Safe Explosives Act

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Introduced

14 February 2002

Last action

13 June 2002 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 416.

Summary

Safe Explosives Act - Rewrites Federal criminal code provisions regarding the purchase of explosives to create a new "limited permit" category. Prohibits a holder of a limited permit from: (1) transporting, shipping, causing to be transported, or receiving in interstate or foreign commerce explosive materials; or (2) receiving explosive materials from a licensee or permittee whose premises are located within the holder's State of residence on more than six separate occasions. Requires license, user permit, and limited permit applicants to include the names of and identifying information regarding all employees who will possess explosive materials, including fingerprints and a photograph. Makes each limited permit valid for no longer than one year. Prohibits certain categories of individuals from being approved for licenses or permits. Requires an applicant for a limited permit to certify in writing that he or she will not receive explosive materials on more than six separate occasions during the period for which the limited permit is valid. Prohibits: (1) the distribution of explosive materials to persons committed to a mental institution; and (2) the distribution to, or possession of explosive materials by, certain categories of individuals. Requires: (1) licensed manufacturers, licensed importers, and those who manufacture or import explosive materials or ammonium nitrate to furnish samples and relevant information when required by the Secretary; and (2) a holder of a limited permit to report explosive materials thefts within 24 hours after discovery. Sets penalties for the destruction of property of institutions receiving Federal financial assistance.

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Timeline

14 February 2002
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S862-864)
Source: IntroReferral
14 February 2002
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S862)
Source: IntroReferral
14 February 2002
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
13 June 2002
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 416.
Source: Calendars
13 June 2002
Reported
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Source: Committee
13 June 2002
Reported
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1956
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