Number: RL31958
Title: Chemical Facility Security: A Comparison of S. 157 and S. 994
Authors: Linda-Jo Schierow, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: The 108th Congress is considering legislation to reduce chemical facilities vulnerability to acts of terrorism. Two bills, S. 994 and S. 157, have been introduced into the Senate. Both would require chemical facilities to conduct vulnerability assessments and develop and implement site security plans, but the approaches of the bills differ with respect to the chemicals and facilities covered, planning requirements, and mechanisms for federal and facility accountability. This report provides an overview of the two bills, followed by the issue analysis. A table summarizes selected provisions of the two bills in a side-by-side format.
Pages: 16
Date: Updated June 11, 2003