Airport Security Act of 2017

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Bill Number

HR 1746

Introduced

Mar 28, 2017

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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Topics

Aviation and airports Firearms and explosives Transportation and Public Works Transportation safety and security

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Summary

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.

Actions

Apr 12, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Apr 4, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.
Mar 28, 2017

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, 2017

Introduced in House

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