HR 3101
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Aviation Security Technology Enhancement Act
Introduced: October 11, 2001
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Oct 29, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
Oct 29, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.
Oct 12, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Oct 11, 2001
Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 11, 2001
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Aviation Security Technology Enhancement Act - Directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop certain standards and measures for aviation security technologies. Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to carry out a pilot program to test and evaluate new and emerging technologies designed to: (1) control access of air carrier employees, airport employees, and other personnel to closed and secure airport areas; (2) enhance identification and authentication systems for air passenger check-in, baggage control, and access to an aircraft; and (3) identify suspected terrorists through the use of biometrics or other means. Directs the Administrator to carry out a program to establish a biometric database with images of suspected terrorists and incorporate its use into the air passenger screening system of the FAA.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.