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Universal Screening of Air Cargo Act

Introduced: June 12, 2003 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 13, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jun 12, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 12, 2003
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Universal Screening of Air Cargo Act - Requires the screening of all cargo that is to be transported in passenger aircraft operated by domestic and foreign air carriers. Requires the Under Secretary of Border and Transportation Security of the Department of Homeland Security to: (1) develop a plan to implement such screening; (2) establish a fee schedule for shippers to cover the costs of screening; (3) monitor and evaluate new cargo screening technologies; (4) establish a system for the regular inspection of shipping facilities for shipments of air cargo; and (5) establish a training and evaluation program for air cargo handlers.

What's happening now June 13, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 6