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- H.R.1562
H.R.1562: Chemical Facility Security Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced April 12, 2005
- Latest Major Action April 22, 2005
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Chemical Facility Security Act of 2005 - Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate certain combinations of chemical sources and substances of concern as high-priority categories based on the severity of the threat of a terrorist release, taking into account specified factors. Requires the Secretary to promulgate regulations requiring owners or operators of chemical sources to conduct vulnerability assessments and develop and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Homeland Security
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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| April 12, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Vito J. Fossella (R-N.Y.) |