HR 4068
112th Congress
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To require the Under Secretary for Science and Technology in the Department of Homeland Security to contract with an independent laboratory to study the health effects of backscatter x-ray machines used at airline checkpoints operated by the Transportation Security Administration and provide improved notice to airline passengers.
Introduced: February 16, 2012
Introduced by:
Rogers, Mike D.
Republican
· Alabama
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 28, 2012
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.
Feb 16, 2012
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Feb 16, 2012
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Directs the Under Secretary for Science and Technology in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to arrange for an independent study of the effects on human health caused by the use of backscatter x-ray machines at airline checkpoints operated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Directs the TSA Administrator to ensure that large, readable signs or equivalent electronic displays are placed at the front of airline passenger check points where backscatter advanced imaging technology machines are used for screening to inform airline passengers that they may request undergoing alternative screening procedures.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1