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Bill· HRH.R. 8181 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to provide effective program to prevent aircraft piracy, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 29 May 1973

Title I: Anti Hijacking Act - Expands the definition of the term "special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States" when used in the Federal Aviation Act to include the following aircraft while in flight: (1) any aircraft outside the United States that has "an offense", as defined in the convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, committed aboard, if the aircraft lands in the United States with the alleged offender still aboard; and (2) other aircraft leased without crew to a lessee who has his principal place of business in the United States, or his permanent residence in the United States. Provides that whoever aboard an aircraft in flight outside the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States commits "an offense", as defined in the convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, and is afterward found in the United States shall be punished by death if convicted or by imprisonment for not less than 20 years if the accused surrendered himself to the captain of the aircraft. Provides that whenever the President determines that a foreign nation is acting in a manner inconsistent with the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, or is used as a base of operations for terrorist groups, he may, without notice or hearing and for as long as he determines necessary to assure the security of aircraft against unlawful seizure, suspend the right of any air transportation and any persons to operate aircraft in foreign air commerce to and from that foreign nation and the right of any foreign air carrier to engage in foreign air transportation, and any foreign person to operate aircraft in foreign air commerce between the United States and any foreign nation which maintains air service between itself and that foreign nation. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to suspend the operating authority of foreign air carriers when he finds that a foreign nation does not effectively maintain and administer security measures relating to transportation of persons or property or mail in foreign air transportation that are equal to or above the minimum standards which are established pursuant to the Convention on International Civil Aviation or, prior to a date when such standards are adopted and enter into force pursuant to such convention, the specifications and practices set out in appendix A to Resolution A 17-10 of the Seventeenth Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization. Title II: Air Transportation Security Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe reasonable regulations requiring that all passengers and property intended to be carried in the aircraft cabin be screened by weapon-detecting devices operated by the air carrier's employees. Requires the Administrator to acquire and furnish for the use by air carriers sufficient devices necessary for the purposes of this Act. Requires the Administrator to submit semiannual reports to Congress on the effectiveness of the screening program. Requires the Administrator to provide regulations for the establishment and maintenance of air transportation security forces to insure safety from criminal violence and air piracy of persons traveling in air transportation. Establishes powers and responsibilities for such security forces. Authorizes the Administrator to require air carriers to refuse transportation to persons or property where there is a refusal to consent to search. Set forth criminal penalties for the carrying aboard an aircraft of weapons. Authorizes appropriations of $35,000,000 for fiscal year 1973 and each succeeding fiscal year to maintain the air transportation security force provided for in this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 8203 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize reduced rate transportation for certain additional persons on a space-available basis.

United States · United States Congress · 29 May 1973

Provides, under the Federal Aviation Act, for reduced rate transportation on a space available basis for youth (between 12 and 22), elderly people (aged 65 and older), and military personnel who are members of the United States armed services traveling at their own expense, in uniform and while on official leave, furlough, or pass. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1373(b))

Bill· HRH.R. 8204 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize reduced rate transportation for certain additional persons on a space-available basis.

United States · United States Congress · 29 May 1973

Provides, under the Federal Aviation Act, for reduced rate transportation on a space available basis for youth (between 12 and 22), elderly people (aged 65 and older), and military personnel who are members of the United States armed services traveling at their own expense, in uniform and while on official leave, furlough, or pass. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1373(b))

Bill· HRH.R. 8184 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend section 403(b) of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to permit the continuation of family fares; to authorize reduced-rate transportation for handicapped persons and their attendants; and to authorize reduced-rate transportation for elderly people and young people on a space-available basis.

United States · United States Congress · 29 May 1973

Permits the continuation of family fares under the Federal Aviation Act. Authorizes reduced-rate transportation for handicapped persons and their attendants. Authorizes reduced-rate transportation for elderly people and young people on a space-available basis.

Bill· SS. 1873 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend sections 403 and 1002 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended, relating to tariff changes and suspensions.

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1973

Requires 45 days notice before any change may be made in the tariff of air carriers by the Civil Aeronautics Board. Requires the Board to make public its decision on whether to suspend a tariff at least 15 days before its effective date in the case of tariffs for interstate or overseas air transportation.

Bill· HRH.R. 7788 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize reduced rate transportation for certain additional persons on a space-available basis.

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1973

Provides, under the Federal Aviation Act, for reduced rate transportation on a space available basis for youth (between 12 and 22), elderly people (aged 65 and older), handicapped persons, and military personnel who are members of the United States Armed Services traveling at their own expense, in uniform and while on official leave, furlough, or pass. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1373(b))

Bill· SS. 1739 (93rd)open

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to provide a definition for inclusive tour charters.

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1973

Defines the term "Inclusive tour charter trip" to mean a charter trip which combines air transportation, pursuant to a contract between an air carrier or foreign air carrier and a person authorized by the Civil Aeronautics Board to sell inclusive tours, and land arrangements at one or more points of destination, sold to members of the public at a price which is not less than just and reasonable fare for charter air transportation plus a compensatory charge for land arrangements, and subject to such other requirements not inconsistent herewith as the Board shall by regulation prescribe. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1301)

Bill· SS. 1719 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 and the Interstate Commerce Act to authorize reduced-fare transportation on a space-available basis for persons who are sixty-five years of age or older.

United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1973

Authorizes under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 and the Interstate Commerce Act reduced-fare transportation on airplanes, railroads, and motor buses on a space available basis for persons who are sixty-five years of age or older.

Bill· SS. 1705 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 and the Interstate Commerce Act in order to authorize reduced-rate transportation for handicapped persons and for persons who are 65 years of age or older or 21 years of age or younger.

United States · United States Congress · 3 May 1973

Authorizes reduced rate transportation for handicapped persons and for persons who are sixty-five years of age or older or twenty-one years of age or younger under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 and the Interstate Commerce Act.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 370 (93rd)passed

Resolution for the consideration of H.R. 6388. A bill to amend the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970 to increase the U.S. share of allowable project costs under such act; to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit certain State taxation of persons in air commerce.

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1973

Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 6388) to amend the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970 to increase the United States share of allowable project costs under such Act; to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit certain State taxation of persons in air commerce; and for other purposes. States that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five- minute rule. Stipulates that, at the conclusion of the consideration of the bill for amendment, the Committee shall rise and support the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit. States that, after passage of H.R. 6388, the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce shall be discharged from the futher consideration of the bill S. 38, and it shall then be in order the House to move to strike out all after the enacting clause of the said Senate bill and insert in lieu thereof the provisions contained in H.R. 6388 as passed by the House.

Bill· HRH.R. 7349 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize reduced rate transportation for certain additional persons on a space-available basis.

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1973

Provides, under the Federal Aviation Act, for reduced rate transportation on a space available basis for youth (between 12 and 22), elderly people (aged 65 and older), and military personnel who are members of the United States armed services traveling at their own expense, in uniform and while on official leave, furlough, or pass. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1373(b))

Bill· HRH.R. 6824 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 in order to provide for more effective control of aircraft noise.

United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1973

Provides that after January 1, 1976, all subsonic transport category aircraft operating within the jurisdiction of the United States shall reduce their takeoff approach and sideline noise by amounts specified in this Act. Authorizes the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to contract for the research and development of sound reduction devices utilizing representative aircraft models and to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of this Act by a prototype flight test. Authorizes to be appropriated $35,000,000 to carry out this purpose. Allows the Administrator to guarantee in whole or in part the repayment of any loan or other form of financing made to an air carrier for the purpose of modifying airplanes to meet the requirements of this Act. Restricts the total amount guaranteed to $1,000,000,000. Provides that no guarantee shall be made: (1) unless the Administrator finds that without such guaranty, in the amount thereof, the carrier would be unable to obtain necessary funds, on reasonable terms, for the purposes for which the financing is sought; (2) if in the judgment of the Administrator the financing involved is at a rate of interest which is unreasonably high; (3) if the terms of such financing permit full repayment more than fifteen years after the date thereof; or (4) unless the Administrator finds that the prospective earning power of the applicant carrier, together with the character and value of the security pledged, if any, furnish reasonable assurance of the applicant's ability to repay the financing within the time fixed therefor and reasonable protection to the United States. States that in the event of any default on any such guaranteed financing, the Attorney General shall take such action as may be appropriate to recover the amount of such payments, with interest, from the defaulting carrier, carriers, or other persons liable therefore. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to State and local agencies to aid in paying the cost of administering airport noise monitoring programs. Authorizes appropriations of $20,000,000 to carry out this program.

Bill· HRH.R. 6607 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend sections 101 and 902 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 and chapter 2, title 18, United States Code, to implement the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Civil Aviation, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1973

Sets forth actions with respect to the destruction of aircraft or aircraft facilities which shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000, or imprisonment for not more than twenty years or both. Provides that whoever commits specified offenses against or on board an aircraft registered in a state other than the United States in violation of the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Civil Aviation and is afterward found in this country shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than twenty years or both. Sets forth definitions to be used in this Act.

Bill· SS. 1432 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize free or reduced rate transportation for widows, widowers, and minor children of employees who have died while employed by an air carrier or foreign air carrier after twenty or more years of such employment.

United States · United States Congress · 2 April 1973

Authorizes free or reduced rate transportation under the Federal Aviation Act for widows, widowers, and minor children of employees who have died while employed by an air carrier or foreign air carrier after twenty or more years of such employment.

Bill· SS. 1426 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend sections 101 and 902 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 and chapter 2, title 18, United States Code, to implement the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Civil Aviation.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 1973

Sets forth actions with respect to the destruction of aircraft or aircraft facilities which shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000, or imprisonment for not more than twenty years or both. Provides that whoever commits specified offenses against or on board an aircraft registered in a state other than the United States in violation of the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Civil Aviation and is afterward found in this country shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than twenty years or both. Sets forth definitions to be used in this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 6333 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize free or reduced rate transportation for widows, widowers, and minor children of employees who have died while employed by an air carrier or foreign air carrier after 10 or more years of such employment.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 1973

Authorizes, under the Federal Aviation Act, free or reduced rate transportation for widows, widowers, and minor children of employees who have died while employed by an air carrier or foreign air carrier after ten or more years of such employment.

Bill· SS. 1350 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act, as amended, with respect to the transportation of Government traffic by civil air carriers of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1973

Revises the Federal Aviation Act so as to: (1) establish a policy with respect to the use of United States air carriers for international movement by air of property procured, furnished or financed by the United States; (2) provide that whenever the United States shall procure, contract for, or otherwise obtain for its own account, or shall furnish to or for the account of any foreign nation without provisions for reimbursement, any property, within or without the United States, or shall advance funds or credits or guarantee the convertibility of foreign currencies in connection with the furnishing of such property, the appropriate agency or agencies shall take such steps as may be necessary to assure that such property whenever transported by air between a place in the United States and a place outside thereof or between two places both of which are outside the United States, shall to the fullest extent practicable be transported by air carriers holding proper authorization from the Civil Aeronautics Board to the extent such carriers are available at rates established under the Federal Aviation Act; (3) establish a policy with respect to the use of civil air carriers for international air movements of passengers and property by the Department of Defense; (4) provide that the civil air carriers holding proper authorization from the Civil Aeronautics board shall be used to the fullest extent practicable for all DOD movements of persons or property by air between a place inside the United States and a place outside thereof or between two places both of which are outside the United States, to the extent such carriers are available at rates established under the Federal Aviation Act; (5) provide that as a minimum at least 40 percent of the annual gross tonnage (measured in ton-miles) of all property moved by the Department of Defense by air between a place in the United States and a place outside thereof, or between two places both of which are outside the United States, shall be transported by United States civil air carriers participating in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet program and holding certificates of public convenience and necessity under Section 401 of the Federal Aviation Act to the extent such carriers are available at rates established under such Act; (6) provide that the provisions of this Act will be waived whenever the Congress by concurrent resolution or otherwise, or the President of the United States or the Secretary of Defense, declares that an emergency exists justifying a temporary waiver of the provisions of this section and so notifies the appropriate agencies and certificated air carriers.

Bill· HRH.R. 5967 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize reduced rate transportation for certain additional persons on a space-available basis.

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1973

Provides, under the Federal Aviation Act, for reduced rate transportation on a space available basis for youth (between 12 and 22), elderly people (aged 65 and older), and military personnel who are members of the United States armed services traveling at their own expense, in uniform and while on official leave, furlough, or pass. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1373(b))

Bill· HRH.R. 5909 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 in order to provide criminal penalties for kidnaping by seizing an aircraft and to provide for an air transportation security force.

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1973

Provides criminal penalties for kidnapping by seizing an aircraft of terms of years or life, if the death penalty is not imposed. Establishes an air transportation and security force. Outlines its responsibilities, including: (1) to detain and search any person to determine whether such person is carrying dangerous weapons, explosives or other destructive substances; (2) to search and inspect any property at any airport which is intended to be placed upon any aircraft; (3) to arrest any person for reasonable cause; (4) to carry firearms. Provides for the training of State and local law enforcement personnel, and the utilization of the air transportation security force to carry out purpose of this Act. Vests overall responsibility for this Act exclusively in the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.

Bill· HRH.R. 5846 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize reduced rate transportation for certain additional persons on a space-available basis.

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1973

Provides, under the Federal Aviation Act, for reduced rate transportation on a space available basis for youth (between 12 and 22), elderly people (aged 65 and older), and military personnel who are members of the United States armed services traveling at their own expense, in uniform and while on official leave, furlough, or pass. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1373(b))

Bill· HRH.R. 5713 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize reduced rate transportation for certain additional persons on a space available basis.

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1973

Provides, under the Federal Aviation Act, for reduced rate transportation on a space available basis for youth (between 12 and 22), elderly people (aged 65 and older), and military personnel who are members of the United States armed services traveling at their own expense, in uniform and while on official leave, furlough, or pass. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1373(b))

Bill· HRH.R. 5714 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize reduced rate transportation for certain additional persons on a space-available basis.

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1973

Provides, under the Federal Aviation Act, for reduced rate transportation on a space available basis for youth (between 12 and 22), elderly people (aged 65 and older), and military personnel who are members of the United States armed services traveling at their own expense, in uniform and while on official leave, furlough, or pass. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1373(b))

Bill· HRH.R. 5085 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, with respect to the transportation of Government traffic by civil air carriers of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1973

Revises the Federal Aviation Act so as to establish a policy with respect to the use of United States air carriers for international movement by air of property procured, furnished or financed by the United States. Provide that the civil air carriers holding proper authorization from the Civil Aeronautics Board shall be used to the fullest extent practicable for all Department of Defense movements of persons or property by air between a place inside the United States and a place outside thereof or between two places both of which are outside the United States, to the extent such carriers are available at rates established under the Federal Aviation Act. Requires that as a minimum at least 50 percent of the annual gross tonnage (measured in ton-miles) of all property moved by the Department of Defense by air between a place in the United States and a place outside thereof, or between two places both of which are outside the United States, shall be transported by United States civil air carriers participating in the Civil Research Air Fleet program and holding certificates of public convenience and necessity under Section 401 of the Federal Aviation Act to the extent such carriers are available at rates established under such Act. States that the provisions of this Act will be waived whenever the Congress by concurrent resolution or otherwise, or the President of the United States or the Secretary of Defense, declares that an emergency exists justifying a temporary waiver of the provisions of this section and so notifies the appropriate agencies and certificated air carriers. Provides that every department or agency having responsibility under this Act shall administer its program under regulations issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.

Bill· HRH.R. 5066 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, to provide a more effective program to prevent aircraft piracy, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1973

Title I: Anti Hijacking Act - Expands the definition of the term "special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States" when used in the Federal Aviation Act to include the following aircraft while in flight: (1) any aircraft outside the United States that has "an offense", as defined in the convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, committed aboard, if the aircraft lands in the United States with the alleged offender still aboard; and (2) other aircraft leased without crew to a lessee who has his principal place of business in the United States, or his permanent residence in the United States. Provides that whoever aboard an aircraft in flight outside the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States commits "an offense", as defined in the convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, and is afterward found in the United States shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than 20 years or for more than life. Provides that whenever the President determines that a foreign nation is acting in a manner inconsistent with the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, or is used as a base of operations for terrorist groups, he may, without notice or hearing and for as long as he determines necessary to assure the security of aircraft against unlawful seizure, suspend the right of any air transportation and any persons to operate aircraft in foreign air commerce to and from that foreign nation and the right of any foreign air carrier to engage in foreign air transportation, and any foreign person to operate aircraft in foreign air commerce between the United States and any foreign nation which maintains air service between itself and that foreign nation. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to suspend the operating authority of foreign air carriers when he finds that a foreign nation does not effectively maintain and administer security measures relating to transportation of persons or property or mail in foreign air transportation that are equal to or above the minimum standards which are established pursuant to the Convention on International Civil Aviation or, prior to a date when such standards are adopted and enter into force pursuant to such convention, the specifications and practices set out in appendix A to Resolution A 17-10 of the Seventeenth Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization. Title II: Air Transportation Security Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe reasonable regulations requiring that all passengers and property intended to be carried in the aircraft cabin be screened by weapon-detecting devices operated by the air carrier's employees. Requires the Administrator to acquire and furnish for the use by air carriers sufficient devices necessary for the purposes of this Act. Authorizes the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to establish and maintain a coordinated national police effort to curb acts of aircraft priracy and destruction of aircraft or aircraft facilities. Requires reports to the Congress by the Administrator and the Director concerning activities under this title. Gives the Administrator the power to authorize air carriers to refuse transportation to persons or property where there is a refusal to consent to search. Set forth criminal penalties for the carrying aboard an aircraft of weapons. Authorizes appropriations of $35,000,000 for fiscal year 1973 and each succeeding fiscal year to maintain the air transportation security force provided for in this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 5017 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, in order to provide criminal penalties for kidnaping by seizing an aircraft, and to provide for an air transportation security force.

United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1973

Provides criminal penalties of up to life imprisonment or death, if the jury so recommends, for kidnapping and harming a person by means of taking unlawful control of an aircraft. Establishes an air transportation and security force at airports throughout the United States. Empowers this force to: (1) detain and search any person going aboard an aircraft; (2) search or inspect any property; (3) arrest any person on reasonable cause; and (4) carry firearms. Allows the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to provide training for State and local law enforcement personnel, and to utilize the air transportation security force to furnish assistance to an airport operator.

Bill· HRH.R. 4970 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend sections 101 and 902 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended to implement the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft and to amend title XI of such act to authorize the President to suspend air service to any foreign nation which he determines is encouraging aircraft hijacking by acting in a manner inconsistent with the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft and to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to revoke the operating authority of foreign air carriers under certain circumstances.

United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1973

See summary of: H.R. 870

Bill· HRH.R. 4935 (93rd)referred

A bill to terminate the airlines mutual aid agreement.

United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1973

Terminates the Airlines Mutual Aid Agreement approved by the Civil Aeronautics Board in docket 9977. (Adds 49 U.S.C. 1382(c))

Bill· HRH.R. 4944 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend sections 101 and 902 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended to implement the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft and to amend title XI of such act to authorize the President to suspend air service to any foreign nation which he determines is encouraging aircraft hijacking by acting in a manner inconsistent with the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft and to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to revoke the operating authority of foreign air carriers under various circumstances, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1973

Title I: Airline Passenger Right to Travel Act - Provides for the implementation of the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. Authorizes the President to suspend air service to any foreign nation which he determines is encouraging aircraft hijacking by acting in a manner inconsistent with the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, or which he determines is used as a base of operations or training or as a sanctuary for terrorist organizations using the illegal seizure of aircraft as an instrument of policy. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to revoke, with the approval of the Secretary of State, the operating authority of foreign air carriers who fail to meet the minimum standards set by the Convention to effectively maintain the security measures relating to the transportation of persons in foreign air transportation covered by the Convention. Title II: Air Transportation Security Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe regulations requiring that all passengers and property intended to be carried in the aircraft cabin be screened by weapon-detecting devices operated by the air carrier's employees. Requires the Administrator to acquire and furnish for the use by air carriers sufficient devices necessary for the purpose of this Act. Requires the Administrator to establish and maintain an air transportation security force of sufficient size to provide a law enforcement presence and capability at airports in the United States adequate to insure safety from criminal violence and air piracy of persons traveling in air transportation. Sets forth criminal penalties for carrying a weapon aboard an aircraft. Sets forth penalties for the willful and malicious imparting or conveying of false information concerning an attempt to carry out any prohibited act contained in the provisions of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 4764 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to provide a more effective program to prevent aircraft piracy, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973

Title I: Anti-Hijacking Act - Expands the definition of the term "special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States" when used in the Federal Aviation Act to include the following aircraft while in flight: (1) any aircraft outside the United States that has an offense, as defined in the convention for the suppression of unlawful seizure of aircraft, committed aboard, if the aircraft lands in the United States with the alleged offender still aboard; and (2) other aircraft leased without crew to a lessee who has his principal place of business in the United States, or his permanent residence in the United States. Provides that whoever commits or attempts to commit aircraft piracy shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than twenty years or for more than life. Provides that whoever aboard an aircraft in flight outside the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States commits an offense, as defined in the convention for the suppression of unlawful seizure of aircraft, and is afterwards found in the United States shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than 20 years or for more than life. Provides that whenever the President determines that a foreign nation is acting in a manner inconsistent with the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, he may, without notice or hearing and for as long as he determines necessary to assure the security of aircraft against unlawful seizure, suspend the right of any air transportation and any persons to operate aircraft in foreign air commerce to and from that foreign nation and the right of any foreign air carrier to engage in foreign air transportation. foreign person to operate aircraft in foreign air commerce between the U.S. and any foreign nation which maintains air service between itself and that foreign nation. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to suspend the operating authority of foreign air carriers when he finds that a foreign nation does not effectively maintain and administer prescribed security measures relating to transportation of persons or property or mail in foreign air transportation. Title II: Air Transportation Security Act - Directs the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to establish and maintain a coordinated national police effort to curb acts of aircraft piracy and destruction of aircraft or aircraft officials, in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration. States that the Director shall establish an air transportation security force, composed of agents of the Bureau and State and local law enforcement personnel. Provides that no person shall be searched unless he has been identified by a weapons detection device as a person who is reasonably likely to be carrying skyjacking paraphernalia and such identification has been made after he has been given an opportunity to remove metallic or similar devices from his person if such initially motivated a weapons detection device, and unless he consents to such search. States that if such person does not consent his flight reservation will be canceled and the cost of his ticket will be refunded. Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Director of the FBI to submit semi-annual reports to Congress on the effectiveness of the programs instituted under this authority.

Bill· HRH.R. 4474 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 in order to establish certain requirements with respect to air traffic controllers.

United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973

Establishes, under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, the following requirements with respect to the performance of air traffic controllers functions: (1) a certified air traffic controller's functions shall be carried out only by a certified air traffic controller, or by a rated air traffic controller under the direct and singular supervision of a certified air traffic controller; (2) rated air traffic controller's functions shall be carried out only by a certified air traffic controller or a rated air traffic controller; (3) a student air traffic controller may perform the functions of air traffic control only if such functions are performed under the direct and singular supervision of a rated air traffic controller or a certified air traffic controller; (4) no air traffic controller shall be required to carry out management of administrative functions with limited exceptions; and (5) the Secretary of Transportation shall designate within 90 days following the enactment of this Act such persons who are certified air traffic controllers, rated air traffic controllers, and student air traffic controllers. Requires every certified or rated air traffic controller to be checked not less than once every six months for proficiency in his duties by a Board of Proficiency Check Controllers. Directs the Secretary to establish one or more Boards of Proficiency Check Controllers made up of certified air traffic controllers who shall serve on the Board not less than six months nor more than eighteen months to carry out the certification and rating requirements of this Act. Directs the Secretary to ration the air traffic control workload through a formula of controller complement and area specialization in proportion to situation of air traffic complexity and geographical proximity. Directs the Secretary to seek a level of balance in air traffic congestion through distribution of air traffic facilities. Encourages an air traffic controller to participate in at least 4 hours per month in flight familiarization training. Requires air traffic controllers to participate in a training program once each year that shall include at least five days of familiarization with another air traffic control facility. Sets forth the rate of basic compensation of certified air traffic controllers. Provides that hours of work in excess of 40 hours shall be paid at overtime rates. Provides that, in any eight-hour work period, no air traffic controller shall be required to perform the regular duties of such a controller for more than six hours. Provides for a schedule of sick leave and retirement for air traffic controllers.

Bill· HRH.R. 4251 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize free or reduced rate transportation for widows, widowers, and minor children of employees who have died while employed by an air carrier or foreign air carrier after 25 or more years of such employment.

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1973

Authorizes free or reduced rate transportation for widows, widowers, and minor children of employees who have died while employed by an air carrier or foreign air carrier after twenty-five or more years of such employment.

Bill· HRH.R. 4210 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to safeguard American citizens from racial and religious discrimination by foreign nations while traveling abroad.

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1973

Expresses the findings of Congress that international air transportation agreements are contrary to the public interest when foreign laws or requirements result in discrimination against American citizens on the basis of race, color or religion. Requires that all countries recognize the right of American citizens to travel without encountering such discrimination. Empowers the Civil Aeronautics Board to (1) examine the foreign laws and requirements, (2) receive written complaints, and 3) to hold hearings on such complaints. Provides that if the Board finds discriminatory practices against American citizens, the Board shall, absent overriding considerations, suspend the certificates issued to air carriers to serve the country and suspend the permit issued to the foreign air carrier until such discrimination is eliminated. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1303, 1502)

Bill· HRH.R. 4209 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to safeguard American citizens from racial and religious discrimination by foreign nations while traveling abroad.

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1973

Expresses the findings of Congress that international air transportation agreements are contrary to the public interest when foreign laws or requirements result in discrimination against American citizens on the basis of race, color or religion. Requires that all countries recognize the right of American citizens to travel without encountering such discrimination. Empowers the Civil Aeronautics Board to (1) examine the foreign laws and requirements, (2) receive written complaints, and 3) to hold hearings on such complaints. Provides that if the Board finds discriminatory practices against American citizens, the Board shall, absent overriding considerations, suspend the certificates issued to air carriers to serve the country and suspend the permit issued to the foreign air carrier until such discrimination is eliminated. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1303, 1502)

Bill· HRH.R. 4211 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend section 801 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to provide that the Civil Aeronautics Board shall make the selection of air carriers in international route matters, subject to veto by the President within 90 days after such selection.

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1973

Provides that the Civil Aeronautics Board shall make the selection of air carriers in international route matters, subject to veto by the President within ninety days after such selection. States that, in the case of a presidential veto, the Board shall immediately select another carrier. Requires that in no event shall the President direct the selection of a particular air carrier.

Bill· HRH.R. 4212 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require ticket agents to observe currently effective tariffs for air transportation; to grant the Civil Aeronautics Board access to certain records of ticket agents; and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1973

Provides, under the Federal Aviation Act, that ticket agents observe currently effective tariffs for air transportation. Grants the Civil Aeronautics Board access to specified records of tickets agents. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1373(b), 49 U.S.C. 1377(e))

Bill· HRH.R. 4151 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 in order to require the screening by weapons-detecting devices of all passengers in regularly scheduled air transportation.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1973

Provides that regulations shall be prescribed, under the Federal Aviation Act, requiring that all passengers and carry-on baggage in regularly scheduled air transportation be screened by weapons-detecting devices. Authorizes appropritations for such purpose. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1348)

Bill· HRH.R. 4152 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 in order to authorize free or reduced rate transportation to handicapped persons and persons who are 65 years of age or older, and to amend the Interstate Commerce Act to authorize free or reduced rate transportation for persons who are 65 years of age or older.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1973

Authorizes free or reduced rate transportation on airlines under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to handicapped persons and persons who are sixty-five years of age or older. Authorizes free or reduced rate railroad transportation for persons who are sixty-five years of age or older under the Interstate Commerce Act. (Amends 490 U.S.C. 1373 (b), 22)

Bill· HRH.R. 3978 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend sections 101 and 902 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended to implement the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft and to amend title XI of such act to authorize the President to suspend air service to any foreign nation which he determines is encouraging aircraft hijacking by acting in a manner inconsistent with the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft and to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to revoke the operating authority of foreign air carriers under circumstances, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1973

Title I: Airline Passenger Right to Travel Act - Provides for the implementation of the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. Authorizes the President to suspend air service to any foreign nation which he determines is encouraging aircraft hijacking by acting in a manner inconsistent with the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, or which he determines is used as a base of operations or training or as a sanctuary for terrorist organizations using the illegal seizure of aircraft as an instrument of policy. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to revoke, with the approval of the Secretary of State, the operating authority of foreign air carriers who fail to meet the minimum standards set by the Convention to effectively maintain the security measures relating to the transportation of persons in foreign air transportation covered by the Convention. Title II: Air Transportation Security Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe regulations requiring that all passengers and property intended to be carried in the aircraft cabin be screened by weapon-detecting devices operated by the air carrier's employees. Requires the Administrator to acquire and furnish for the use by air carriers sufficient devices necessary for the purpose of this Act. Requires the Administrator to establish and maintain an air transportation security force of sufficient size to provide a law enforcement presence and capability at airports in the United States adequate to insure safety from criminal violence and air piracy of persons traveling in air transportation. Sets forth criminal penalties for carrying a weapon aboard an aircraft. Sets forth penalties for the willful and malicious imparting or conveying of false information concerning an attempt to carry out any prohibited act contained in the provisons of this Act.

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