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Air Cargo Security Act

Introduced: May 3, 2005 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) 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 4 steps
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Passed Senate
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Became law
May 19, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.
May 3, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
May 3, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E844-845)
May 3, 2005
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Air Cargo Security Act - Requires the inspection of all cargo transported in aircraft operated by domestic and foreign air carriers. Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) develop a plan to implement such inspection; (2) monitor and evaluate new cargo screening technologies; (3) establish a system for the regular inspection of shipping facilities (including foreign facilities) for shipments of air cargo; and (4) establish a training and evaluation program for air cargo handlers.

What's happening now May 19, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jun 7, 2005
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2044: Air Cargo Security Act. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-2044/
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"H.R. 2044: Air Cargo Security Act." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-2044/.
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H.R. 2044, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-2044/.
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