Airport Security Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 28, 2017)
Airport Security Act of 2017
This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a program to prohibit all but specified authorized individuals from possessing a firearm at a covered airport, including any individual who enters the airport, or exits public transportation at it, for air travel, meeting another individual, picking up cargo, or employment.
The TSA shall require airport operators to:
- display conspicuous notices summarizing the program at each airport entrance, and
- require law enforcement personnel to monitor the airport to prevent violations and escort air travelers who are authorized to carry a firearm.
The bill prescribes criminal penalties for nonauthorized individuals who knowingly possess a firearm at a covered airport.
What just happenedApr 12, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 28, 2017
- Apr 12, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Apr 4, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.
Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee - Mar 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100-A
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- Mar 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Homeland Security Committee - Mar 28, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 28, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House