Ammonium Nitrate Security Act

H.R. 1389, the Ammonium Nitrate Security Act, would reclassify ammonium nitrate—a common agricultural fertilizer—as an explosive under federal law. This change would require anyone who manufactures, imports, or sells the compound to obtain a federal license and follow specific storage regulations set by the Attorney General. For everyday citizens and businesses, this means stricter oversight of the sale and handling of the chemical to prevent its misuse, while providing fee exemptions for those obtaining licenses specifically for ammonium nitrate.