S 2546 · 107th Congress 2001–2003, ended

Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act

Introduced May 22, 2002 Originated Senate Sponsor Strom Thurmond R-SC

Fact sheet

Latest action · Jun 4, 2002 Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation by unanimous consent.

Progress

Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.

  1. IntroducedMay 22, 2002
  2. Passed SenateNot reached
  3. Passed HouseNot reached
  4. To the PresidentNot reached
  5. Became lawNot reached

Summary

Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act - Amends Federal law to direct the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security to establish a program to: (1) deputize qualified volunteer pilots of passenger aircraft as Federal flight deck officers; and (2) provide training, supervision, and equipment for such officers.

Directs the Under Secretary to authorize flight deck officers to carry firearms and to use force, including lethal force, when they judge the security of an aircraft is at risk. Shields air carriers from liability for damages in Federal or State court arising out of the actions or omissions of a flight deck officer defending a plane from criminal violence or air piracy. Shields flight deck officers from liability except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Cosponsors

Members who signed on, in the order they did.

No cosponsors are on file for this measure.

Actions 5

Everything that happened, newest first.

  1. Jun 4, 2002Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation by unanimous consent.
  2. Jun 4, 2002Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  3. May 22, 2002Introduced in Senate
  4. May 22, 2002Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4716)
  5. May 22, 2002Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4716)

Related bills 4

Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.

BillTitleRelationshipLatest action
S 2554Arming Pilots Against Terrorism and Cabin Defense Act of 2002Related billMay 23, 2002
HR 4635Arming Pilots Against Terrorism ActIdentical billJul 15, 2002
HR 5005Homeland Security Act of 2002Related billNov 25, 2002
HR 5710Homeland Security Information Sharing ActRelated billNov 14, 2002

Subjects

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