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Chemical Facility Security Program Extended Until 2025.

This law extends the federal oversight program for chemical facilities that handle dangerous substances. This program allows the U.S. government to continue enforcing strict anti-terrorism standards at these locations. This ensures the maintenance of a higher level of public safety and reduces the risk of catastrophic incidents related to attacks on these facilities until the end of 2025.
Key points
The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program authorization is extended for two years, until the end of 2025.
Maintaining federal security standards aims to protect citizens from potential terrorist attacks or accidents at sites storing hazardous chemicals.
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Print number: 118_S_2499
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2023-07-26