S. 1586 — A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the carrying of firearms by employees of licensees, and for other purposes.

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Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to permit the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to authorize employees of its contractors, licensees, or certificate holders to: (1) carry firearms during the course of official duties and while engaged in the protection of relevant facilities; and (2) arrest without warrant for any felony or for any offense against the United States committed in their presence.

Establishes a fine or imprisonment for sabotage of any production, utilization, waste storage, waste treatment, waste disposal, uranium enrichment, or nuclear fuel fabrication facility subject to NRC licensing or certification during its construction.

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2001-10-30
Introduced in Senate
2001-10-30
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2001-11-05
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
2001-11-05
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
2001-11-05
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
2002-06-05
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-999.

A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the carrying of firearms by employees of licensees, and for other purposes.

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