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HR 3564 100th Congress House

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to establish penalties for tampering with smoke detection devices.

Introduced: October 28, 1987 Introduced by: Durbin, Richard J. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
Transportation and Public Works AircraftAviationAviation safetyCrime and Law Enforcement
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Fines (Penalties)Fires and Fire FightersPublic safetySmoke detectors
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This bill died when the 100th Congress ended
It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 22, 1987
See H.J.Res.395.
Nov 9, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Aviation.
Nov 9, 1987
Executive Comment Requested from DOT, OMB.
Oct 28, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Oct 28, 1987
Introduced in House
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 Latest action December 22, 1987

See H.J.Res.395.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to establish a fine of not more than $50,000, or imprisonment for up to five years, or both, as criminal penalties for any person who knowingly and without authority tampers with a smoke detection device of an aircraft used for air transportation.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HJRES 395 Related bill A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1988, and for other purposes.
 Committees of jurisdiction 2
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3564: A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to establish penalties for tampering with smoke detection devices.. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-3564/
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"H.R. 3564: A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to establish penalties for tampering with smoke detection devices.." 100th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-3564/.
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H.R. 3564, 100th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-3564/.
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