I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2477 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 19, 2009 Mr. Dent (for himself, Mr. Daniel E. Lungren of California, and Mr. Souder) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To provide for an extension of the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to regulate the security of chemical facilities.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009.

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Extension of authority of Secretary of Homeland Security to regulate the security of chemical facilities

Section 550(b) of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 (Public Law 109–295; 6 U.S.C. 121 note) is amended by striking three years after the date of enactment of this Act and inserting on October 1, 2012.