Restricted Explosives Control Act of 1997
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (11 Mar 1997): Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
What this bill does
This bill, the Restricted Explosives Control Act of 1997, would prohibit the distribution or receipt of certain explosives without a federal permit. It defines "restricted explosives" to include high explosives, blasting agents, detonators, and more than 50 pounds of black powder. To obtain a permit, applicants would need to provide a photograph and fingerprints, which would be taken and sent to the Secretary of the Treasury by their local chief law enforcement officer.
The bill affects individuals and businesses involved in the distribution or receipt of these specific types of explosives. It aims to add a permit requirement and fingerprint and photograph submission to the process for handling restricted explosives.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in March 1997 by Representative Jack Quinn. It was then referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and later to the Subcommittee on Crime. If passed by the House and Senate, it would need to be signed by the President to become law.
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Official 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 enforcement officer of the applicant's place of residence.
Timeline
11 Mar 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 989 do?
- This bill, the Restricted Explosives Control Act of 1997, would prohibit the distribution or receipt of certain explosives without a federal permit. It defines "restricted explosives" to include high explosives, blasting agents, detonators, and more than 50 pounds of black powder. To obtain a permit, applicants would need to provide a photograph and fingerprints, which would be taken and sent to the Secretary of the Treasury by their local chief law enforcement officer. The bill affects individuals and businesses involved in the distribution or receipt of these specific types of explosives. It aims to add a permit requirement and fingerprint and photograph submission to the process for handling restricted explosives. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in March 1997 by Representative Jack Quinn. It was then referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and later to the Subcommittee on Crime. If passed by the House and Senate, it would need to be signed by the President to become law.
- Has H.R. 989 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 989. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 989?
- H.R. 989 was sponsored by Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-30] (R-NY), with 27 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 989?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. (11 Mar 1997).
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