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Industry Fears Risks After Senate Fails To Extend CFATS Before Deadline


July 28, 2023 at 03:06 PM
Chemical industry groups are warning that thousands of facilities could face increased risk of terrorist attacks after the Senate adjourned for its summer recess without approving pending House legislation reauthorizing the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) chemical facility security program for two years before its authority expired July 27.

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