A bill to provide for enhanced security with respect to aircraft.

Bill Number

S 1515

Introduced

Oct 9, 2001

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1 ...

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Air cargo Aircraft Aircraft pilots Airline employees Airline passenger traffic Airports Aliens Armed Forces and National Security Aviation safety Charter airlines Commerce Commercial aircraft Congress Congressional oversight Congressional reporting requirements Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal aliens Criminal justice information EBB Terrorism Flight crews Government Operations and Politics Identification of criminals Immigration International Affairs Labor and Employment Lease and rental services Searches and seizures Security measures Terrorism Transportation and Public Works

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Summary

Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to implement programs to provide security screening for all aircraft operations conducted with respect to any larger aircraft (with a maximum certified takeoff weight of more than 12,500 pounds) and any smaller aircraft (12,500 pounds or under) that are not operating under security procedures prescribed by the Administrator. Authorizes a waiver of such requirement to aircraft that can be operated safely without such a program.

Prohibits a person or entity from selling, leasing, or chartering an aircraft to an alien, or any other individual specified by the Secretary of Transportation, within the United States unless the Attorney General certifies completion of a background investigation of the alien (or other individual) that meets specified requirements.

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Oct 9, 2001

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10391-10392)
Oct 9, 2001

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10391)
Oct 9, 2001

Introduced in Senate

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