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S.1586: A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the carrying of firearms by employees of licensees, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Oct. 30, 2001
- Latest Major Action June 5, 2002
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Bill Summary
Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to permit the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to authorize employees of its contractors, licensees, or certificate holders to: (1) carry firearms during the course of official duties and while engaged in the protection of relevant facilities; and (2) arrest without warrant for any felony or for any offense against the United States committed in their presence.Establishes a fine or imprisonment for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-999.
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| Oct. 30, 2001 |
Introduced in the Senate by James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.) |