To amend title 49, United States Code, to require air carriers to remove from a passenger aircraft any baggage that is checked by a passenger who does not board the aircraft, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 3202

Introduced

Oct 31, 2001

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

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Air cargo Airline passenger traffic Airlines Aviation safety Commerce Congress Congressional reporting requirements Crime and Law Enforcement Crime prevention EBB Terrorism International Affairs Security measures Terrorism Transportation and Public Works

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Summary

Amends Federal aviation law to require air carriers to remove from a passenger aircraft any baggage that is checked by a passenger who does not check-in at the appropriate airport gate and board the aircraft. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to report to Congress with respect to a program to provide for the screening of all property (including checked baggage) taken on board a passenger aircraft.

Actions

Nov 1, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Oct 31, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Oct 31, 2001

Introduced in House

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