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Aviation Security Act

Introduced: September 21, 2001 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 49 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 21, 2002
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-1110.
Nov 19, 2001
Became Public Law No: 107-71.
Nov 19, 2001
Signed by President.
Nov 17, 2001
Presented to President.
Nov 16, 2001
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Nov 16, 2001
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report.
Nov 16, 2001
Mr. Young (AK) brought up conference report H. Rept. 107-296 by previously agreed to special order. (consideration: CR H8262-8282, H8300-8315)
Nov 16, 2001
ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Young of Alaska asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider the conference report to accompany the bill, S. 1447, to improve aviation security, that the conference report be considered as read; and that all points of order against the conference report and against its consideration be waived. Agreed to without objection.
Nov 16, 2001
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 16, 2001
Senate agreed to conference report by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S11974-11985)
Nov 16, 2001
Conference report considered in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 16, 2001
Conference report H. Rept. 107-296 filed. (text of conference report: CR H8262-8275)
Nov 16, 2001
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 107-296 filed.(text of conference report: CR H8262-8275)
Nov 16, 2001
Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement and official papers held at the desk in Senate.
Nov 16, 2001
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 290 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to S. 1447.
Nov 16, 2001
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S11974-11985)
Nov 16, 2001
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 410 - 9 (Roll no. 448).
Nov 16, 2001
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 15, 2001
Conferees agreed to file conference report. (consideration: CR S11915)
Nov 15, 2001
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.(consideration: CR S11915)
Nov 13, 2001
Conference held.
Nov 13, 2001
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Nov 7, 2001
Conference held.
Nov 7, 2001
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Nov 7, 2001
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 7, 2001
Senate disagreed to House amendment, agreed to request for conference, and appointed conferees. Hollings, Inouye, Rockefeller, Kerry, Breaux, Dorgan, Wyden, McCain, Stevens, Burns, Lott, Hutchison and Snowe. (consideration: CR S11510)
Nov 6, 2001
POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the motion to instruct, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the motion and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Moran (VA) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Nov 6, 2001
The Speaker appointed conferees for consideration of the Senate bill and the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Young (AK), Petri, Duncan, Mica, Ehlers, Oberstar, Lipinski, and DeFazio.
Nov 6, 2001
On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by recorded vote: 397 - 0 (Roll no. 428).
Nov 6, 2001
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Oberstar motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion require the managers on the part of the House to make every effort to resolve all differences between the two Houses as soon as possible, and no later than Friday, November 9, 2001.
Nov 6, 2001
Mr. Oberstar moved that the House instruct conferees.
Nov 6, 2001
On motion that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection.
Nov 6, 2001
Mr. Young (AK) moved that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference.
Nov 6, 2001
A similar measure H.R. 3150 was laid on the table without objection.
Nov 6, 2001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 6, 2001
On passage Passed without objection.
Nov 6, 2001
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
Nov 6, 2001
The House struck all after the enacting clause and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of a similar measure H.R. 3150. Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7764-7771)
Nov 6, 2001
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7754-7764, H7781-7782)
Nov 6, 2001
Mr. Young (AK) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Oct 16, 2001
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 16, 2001
Held at the desk.
Oct 16, 2001
Received in the House.
Oct 11, 2001
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10487-10530, S10533-10537)
Oct 11, 2001
Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number: 295. (text: CR 10/15/2001 S10707-10717)
Oct 11, 2001
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number: 295.(text: CR 10/15/2001 S10707-10717)
Oct 10, 2001
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 10, 2001
Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Oct 10, 2001
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S10403-10404, S10417-10420, S10432-10446)
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 16, 2001 House · vote #448 On Agreeing to the Conference Report Passed 410–9 See who voted →
Nov 6, 2001 House · vote #428 On Motion to Instruct Conferees Passed 397–0 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 51

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

29 agreed to 22 pending / other

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
SAMDT 1,897 — To give retired pilots the same preference as law enforcement officers to be air marshals. Agreed to Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,896 — To provide payment for losses incurred by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and businesses at Ro… Withdrawn Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,895 — To make certain technical corrections. Agreed to Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,894 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for the Attorney General to report on the new responsibilit… Agreed to Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,893 — To require the Assistant Administrator for Civil Aviation Security to have certain detection technologies in … Agreed to Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,892 — To make minor and technical corrections in the managers' amendment. Agreed to Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,891 — To facilitate the voluntary provision of emergency services during commercial air flights. Agreed to Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,890 — To require a report on any air space restrictions put in place as a result of the September 11, 2001, terrori… Agreed to Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,889 — To require the Assistant Administrator for Civil Aviation Security to establish an employment register. Agreed to Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,888 — To require screening of all airport and airport concessionaire employees. Agreed to Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,887 — To apply present law background and fingerprinting requirements to existing, as well as new, airport employee… Agreed to Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,886 — To provide for safety requirements for small community airports. Agreed to Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,881 — To authorize the employment, suspension, and termination of airport passenger security screeners without rega… Agreed to Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,880 Murray, Patty To clarify the user fee funding mechanism. Agreed to Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,879 — To require expanded utilization of current security technologies, establish short-term assessment and deploym… Agreed to Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,878 — To amend the Aviation Security Act to ensure that those responsible for security meet performance standards, … Agreed to Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,877 — To expand the registration requirements with respect to airmen. Agreed to Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,876 — To further enhance research and development regarding aviation security. Agreed to Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,875 — To make the Attorney General responsible for aviation safety and security. Agreed to Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,874 — To further provide for the safety of American aviation and the suppression of terrorism. Agreed to Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,873 — To provide for enhanced security for aircraft. Agreed to Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,868 — To ensure that supplies carried aboard an aircraft are safe and secure. Agreed to Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,867 — To require screening of carry-on and checked baggage and other articles carried aboard an aircraft. Agreed to Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,866 — To establish minimum requirements for the antihijack training curriculum. Agreed to Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,865 — To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to grant waivers for restrictions on air transportation of freig… Agreed to Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,863 — To establish age limitations for airmen. Agreed to Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,861 — To require the National Institute of Justice to evaluate less-than-lethal weaponry and make recommendations t… Agreed to Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,859 — To provide for the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas resources of the Arctic Coastal pl… Withdrawn Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,855 — To provide assistance for employees who are separated from employment as a result of reductions in service by… Withdrawn Oct 11, 2001
SAMDT 1,860 — To authorize national emergency powers of the Deputy Secretary for Transportation Security. Agreed to Oct 10, 2001
SAMDT 1,858 — To permit the Secretary of Transportation to appoint retired law enforcement officers to serve as air marshal… Agreed to Oct 10, 2001
SAMDT 1,857 — To amend title 49, United States Code. Agreed to Oct 10, 2001
SAMDT 1,854 — To improve aviation security. Pending Oct 10, 2001
SAMDT 1,885 — — Pending —
SAMDT 1,884 — — Pending —
SAMDT 1,883 Schumer, Charles E. — Pending —
SAMDT 1,882 Reed, Jack — Pending —
SAMDT 1,872 — — Pending —
SAMDT 1,871 — — Pending —
SAMDT 1,870 — — Pending —
SAMDT 1,869 — — Pending —
SAMDT 1,864 — — Pending —
SAMDT 1,862 — — Pending —
SAMDT 1,856 — — Pending —
SAMDT 1,853 — — Pending —
SAMDT 1,852 — — Pending —
SAMDT 1,851 — — Pending —
SAMDT 1,849 — — Pending —
SAMDT 1,848 — — Pending —
SAMDT 1,847 — — Pending —

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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Aviation Security Act - Amends Federal transportation law to establish within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) a Deputy Administrator for Aviation Security who shall be responsible for aviation-related security at all U.S. airports and air navigation facilities involved in interstate or intrastate air transportation by civil aircraft.

Establishes the Aviation Security Coordination Council, which shall, among other things, coordinate intelligence, security, and criminal enforcement activities affecting the safety and security of aviation at all U.S. airports and air navigation facilities involved in interstate or intrastate air transportation by public aircraft.

Sets forth requirements to: (1) prohibit access to the flight deck (cockpit) of commercial aircraft by any person other than a flight deck crew member; (2) require the strengthening of the cockpit door and locks to prevent entry into such area by non-flight deck crew members (including requiring commuter aircraft that do not have doors to get doors to prevent public access to the cockpit area); (3) provide for random deployment of Federal marshals on domestic commercial air passenger flights and all international flights on U.S. carriers into or out of the United States (including requirements for background and fitness checks and training); (4) federalize airport security operations by deploying law enforcement personnel at each airport (including armed personnel at airport security screening locations of the 100 largest airports); (5) train flight crews in anti-hijacking procedures; (6) make the FAA responsible for screening of air passengers and property boarding each aircraft; (7) establish a program to hire and train airport security screening personnel; (8) require criminal background checks of heavy plane flight training applicants; and (9) collect a $1 per-one-way revenue passenger user (security) fee from commercial air carriers.

What's happening now May 21, 2002

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-1110.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 2951 Related bill Aviation Security Act
  • HR 3150 Procedurally related Airport Security Federalization Act of 2001
  • HRES 290 Procedurally related Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from th…
 Bill text 5 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
D
Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Oct 9, 2001
 D
Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Oct 4, 2001
 D
Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Sep 21, 2001
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