Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009
Latest action · Feb 12, 2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedFeb 11, 2009
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009 - Expresses the sense of Congress that government agencies should work with representatives of the secondary metal recycling industry to combat the theft and sale of stolen secondary metal. Defines "secondary metal" as: (1) wire or cable commonly used by communications and electrical utilities; and (2) copper, aluminum, or other metal (including when combined with other materials) that is valuable for recycling or reuse as raw metal.
Makes it unlawful to sell certain secondary metal unless the seller documents ownership and maintains written or electronic records of each secondary metal purchase. Includes within the prohibition: (1) secondary metal that is marked with the name, logo, or initials of a railroad, a utility company, or a state or local government; (2) highway or street poles, fixtures, rails, or signs; (3) unused or undamaged building construction or utility material; (4) historical markers or grave markers; and (5) large bulk containers for beer. Prohibits cash purchases of secondary metal in excess of $75 or small multiple cash purchases within a 48-hour period. Requires purchasers of secondary metal in excess of $75 to pay by check.
Empowers the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general to enforce this Act. Imposes a civil penalty for violations.
Declares that this Act does not preempt any state or local law regulating the sale or purchase of secondary metal.
Cosponsors 8
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 11, 2009 to Jun 24, 2010, with 2 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-MN | Erik Paulsen | Original | Feb 11, 2009 |
| R-NE | Lee Terry | Original | Feb 11, 2009 |
| R-NJ | Christopher H. Smith | Feb 25, 2009 | |
| D-AZ | Ed Pastor | Mar 3, 2009 | |
| R-MN | John Kline | Mar 5, 2009 | |
| D-NJ | Robert E. Andrews | Dec 16, 2009 | |
| D-PA | Tim Holden | Dec 16, 2009 | |
| D-WA | Jay Inslee | Jun 24, 2010 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Feb 12, 2009Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
- Feb 11, 2009Introduced in House
- Feb 11, 2009Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 418 | Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009 | Identical bill | Feb 11, 2009 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Feb 11, 2009Introduced in House
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