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- H.R.989
H.R.989: Restricted Explosives Control Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced March 6, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 11, 1997
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (18 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Restricted Explosives Control Act of 1997 - Prohibits the distribution or receipt of restricted explosives without a Federal permit. Defines "restricted explosives" to mean high explosives, blasting agents, detonators, and more than 50 pounds of black powder. Requires applications for such permits to include the applicant's photograph and fingerprints, which shall be taken and transmitted to the Secretary of the Treasury by the chief law...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
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| March 6, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Jack Quinn (R-N.Y.) |