H.R. 4007 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014
H.R. 4007 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Feb 6, 2014, sponsored by Patrick Meehan with 9 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 6, 2014
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
- Public law
- Public Law 113-254
What it does
Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to: (1) reestablish the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and (2) authorize such Program for four years.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Patrick Meehan (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 6, 2014
- Passed the HouseJul 8, 2014
- Passed the SenateDec 10, 2014
- Sent to the PresidentDec 12, 2014
- Became lawDec 18, 2014
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-254. (Dec 18, 2014)
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
More
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