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Bill· SS. 1462 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2001
National Emergency Transportation Coordination Act of 2001 - Amends Federal transportation law to establish within the Department of Transportation the Federal Emergency Transportation Administration. Sets forth the responsibilities of the Administration, including to: (1) coordinate domestic transportation during a national emergency (including aviation, rail, maritime, and other surface transportation); (2) coordinate and provide notice to other U.S. agencies and appropriate State and local governments, including departments and agencies for transportation, law enforcement, and border control, about threats to transportation during a national emergency; and (3) establish uniform national standards and practices for transportation during a national emergency. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe regulations detailing circumstances constituting a national emergency for purposes of this Act.
Bill· SS. 1461 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2001
Airline Passenger Safety Enhancement Act of 2001 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to: (1) study how the performance of security functions at U.S. airports should be organized and carried out, in cooperation with air carriers and airport administrators, to secure the safety of passengers and workers in all areas of airports and in the aircraft boarded at such airports; and (2) develop a plan for ensuring security at U.S. airports. Amends Federal aviation law to require the screening of passengers and property that will be carried in an aircraft cabin to be performed by FAA employees or other U.S. employees. (Currently, screening is carried out by employees or agents of an air carrier, interstate air carrier, or foreign air carrier). Requires the Administrator to direct U.S. airport operators to make immediate arrangements for armed, uniformed law enforcement personnel to be stationed at passenger and property screening points at airports to monitor the performance of such screening and to be stationed at airport employee security checkpoints there. Requires U.S. employees under the direction of the FAA to perform all functions relating to security of passengers and airport personnel at U.S. airports. Imposes a fee of not more than $1 per domestic flight segment for such security operations. Directs the Administrator to develop a plan to provide small- to medium-size airports with technical support to enhance security operations, including financial assistance to defray their costs.
Bill· SS. 1463 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2001
Airline Safety Act of 2001 - Declares that no Federal agency may prohibit a pilot, co-pilot, or navigator of a commercial aircraft, or any law enforcement personnel specifically detailed for the protection of such aircraft who is not prohibited by law from possessing a firearm, from carrying a firearm for the aircraft's protection. Requires commercial aircraft that operates in the United States to possess a door or doors secure from forcible entry, and separating the crew cabin from the aircraft's passenger cabin.
Bill· HRH.R. 2951 (107th)open
United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2001
Aviation Security Act - Amends Federal transportation law to establish within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) a Deputy Administrator for Aviation Security who shall be responsible for aviation-related security at all U.S. airports and air navigation facilities involved in interstate or intrastate air transportation by civil aircraft. Establishes the Aviation Security Coordination Council, which shall, among other things, coordinate intelligence, security, and criminal enforcement activities affecting the safety and security of aviation at all U.S. airports and air navigation facilities involved in interstate or intrastate air transportation by public aircraft. Sets forth requirements to: (1) prohibit access to the flight deck (cockpit) of commercial aircraft by any person other than a flight deck crew member; (2) require the strengthening of the cockpit door and locks to prevent entry into such area by non-flight deck crew members (including requiring commuter aircraft that do not have doors to get doors to prevent public access to the cockpit area); (3) provide for random deployment of Federal marshals on domestic commercial air passenger flights and all international flights on U.S. carriers into or out of the United States (including requirements for background and fitness checks and training); (4) federalize airport security operations by deploying law enforcement personnel at each airport (including armed personnel at airport security screening locations of the 100 largest airports); (5) train flight crews in anti-hijacking procedures; (6) make the FAA responsible for screening of air passengers and property boarding each aircraft; (7) establish a program to hire and train airport security screening personnel; (8) require criminal background checks of heavy plane flight training applicants; and (9) collect a $1 per-one-way revenue passenger user (security) fee from commercial air carriers.
Bill· HRH.R. 2950 (107th)open
United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2001
Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century - Amends Federal rail transportation law to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to designate bonds if: (1) the bonds are issued by a State, or one or more of the States that have entered into an interstate compact under the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997, or by such compact; (2) such bonds are for financing projects to provide a major portion of the infrastructure required to complete a railroad passenger transportation corridor for high-speed intercity rail passenger service, or for projects for the Alaska Railroad; (3) for a railroad passenger transportation corridor design that includes the use of freight railroad rights-of-way, a written agreement exists between the applicant and the freight railroad regarding such use and other conditions are met; (4) the corridor design eliminates all existing railroad grade crossings and requires no additional railroad grade crossings to be created; and (5) the applicant agrees to comply with certain labor standards with respect to such project. Excludes the interest on such bonds from an individual's gross income. Makes corridor development activities (including the acquisition of locomotives, rolling stock, track, and signal equipment) eligible for Federal assistance. Amends specified Federal law to change from discretionary to mandatory the Secretary's authority to provide direct loans and loan guarantees for rail rehabilitation and improvement projects to State and local governments, interstate compacts, government sponsored authorities and corporations, railroads, and joint ventures that include at least one railroad.
Bill· HRH.R. 2958 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2001
Passenger Airline Safety and Security Act - Declares that no Federal agency may prohibit a pilot, co-pilot, or navigator of a commercial aircraft, or any law enforcement personnel specifically detailed for the protection of such aircraft who is not prohibited by law from possessing a firearm, from carrying a firearm for the protection of the aircraft. Requires any commercial aircraft that operates in the United States to possess a door, doors, or hardened bulkhead separating the crew cabin from the passenger cabin of such aircraft.
Bill· HRH.R. 2957 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2001
Secure Aviation Employment and Training Enhancement Act of 2001 - Amend Federal aviation law to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to implement a criminal background check program for individuals enrolled or to be enrolled in civilian schools giving instruction in flying or repairing, altering, and maintaining aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and appliances. Sets forth program requirements, including: (1) establishment of a standard application form for all civilian schools giving such instruction; (2) maintenance of a database of all processed applications; (3) completion of a standard application by each applicant and a criminal background check; and (4) if a check reveals evidence of criminal, espionage, or terrorist activity or any other evidence that the Administrator determines to be a security threat, establishment of procedures to ensure the applicant does not receive training at such school. Requires the Administrator to establish reasonable fees (not to exceed $100 per individual) to pay expenses incurred in carrying out this Act. Requires the Director of the Office of Homeland Security to conduct a review of the current air carrier employee criminal background check procedures.
Bill· HRH.R. 2948 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2001
Deployment of Federal Air Marshals Act of 2001 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to: (1) provide for random deployment of Federal air marshals on domestic air passenger flights and on all international flights; (2) provide background and fitness checks for, and appropriate training, supervision, and equipment of, such air marshals; and (3) require air carriers to provide seating for a Federal air marshal on any air passenger flight without regard to the availability of seats on such flight.
Bill· SS. 1456 (107th)open
United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2001
Critical Infrastructure Information Security Act of 2001 - Prohibits critical infrastructure information that is voluntarily submitted to specified Federal agencies for analysis, warning, interdependency study, recovery, reconstitution, or other informational purpose, when accompanied by the express statement specified under this Act, from: (1) being made available under the Freedom of Information Act; (2) being used directly by the agency, any other Federal, State, or local authority, or third party in a civil action, without the written consent of the person or entity submitting such information, unless such information is submitted in bad faith; and (3) being used for a purpose other than this Act's purpose or disclosed by a officer or U.S. employee, without such written consent, except pursuant to official duties under this Act. Requires the establishment of uniform procedures for the receipt, care, and storage of such information by Federal agencies. Sets forth provisions for the notification about and dissemination and analysis of significant and credible information about the security of protected systems or critical infrastructure received by specified Federal agencies from private persons and entities. Directs the President to designate an element in the executive branch to conduct and report to information sharing and analysis organizations on strategic analyses of potential threats to critical infrastructure. Exempts from the antitrust laws, with an exception, conduct of such organizations, including making agreements solely for: (1) gathering and analyzing critical infrastructure information to better understand security problems related to critical infrastructure and protected systems; (2) communicating or disclosing such information to prevent, detect, mitigate, or recover from problems related to such infrastructure or systems; or (3) voluntarily disseminating such information to entity members, other such organizations, the Government, or any entities that may be of assistance in carrying out the purposes specified above.
Bill· SS. 1458 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2001
Volunteers for Safe Skies Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to carry out a program to permit qualified law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians to provide emergency services on commercial air flights during emergencies.
Bill· HRH.R. 2945 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2001
Ancillary Airline Industry Relief Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to a travel agency, car rental company, or other business in the ancillary airline industry to provide compensation for losses incurred by them as a result of the terrorist attacks on the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001. Sets forth certain grant eligibility requirements.
Law· SS. 1447 (107th)open
United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2001
Aviation Security Act - Amends Federal transportation law to establish within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) a Deputy Administrator for Aviation Security who shall be responsible for aviation-related security at all U.S. airports and air navigation facilities involved in interstate or intrastate air transportation by civil aircraft. Establishes the Aviation Security Coordination Council, which shall, among other things, coordinate intelligence, security, and criminal enforcement activities affecting the safety and security of aviation at all U.S. airports and air navigation facilities involved in interstate or intrastate air transportation by public aircraft. Sets forth requirements to: (1) prohibit access to the flight deck (cockpit) of commercial aircraft by any person other than a flight deck crew member; (2) require the strengthening of the cockpit door and locks to prevent entry into such area by non-flight deck crew members (including requiring commuter aircraft that do not have doors to get doors to prevent public access to the cockpit area); (3) provide for random deployment of Federal marshals on domestic commercial air passenger flights and all international flights on U.S. carriers into or out of the United States (including requirements for background and fitness checks and training); (4) federalize airport security operations by deploying law enforcement personnel at each airport (including armed personnel at airport security screening locations of the 100 largest airports); (5) train flight crews in anti-hijacking procedures; (6) make the FAA responsible for screening of air passengers and property boarding each aircraft; (7) establish a program to hire and train airport security screening personnel; (8) require criminal background checks of heavy plane flight training applicants; and (9) collect a $1 per-one-way revenue passenger user (security) fee from commercial air carriers.
Bill· SS. 1450 (107th)open
United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2001
Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act - Directs the President to take certain actions to compensate air carriers for losses incurred by them as a result of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, including to: (1) issue Federal credit instruments (including subsidy amounts for such instruments) to such air carriers; and (2) compensate them for direct losses incurred as a result of any Federal ground stop order issued by the Government and any incremental losses incurred as a direct result of such attacks. Establishes an Air Transportation Stabilization Board to issue such Federal credit instruments. Urges the Secretary of Transportation to take appropriate action to ensure the continuation of scheduled air service to all communities, including essential air service to small communities. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide insurance and reinsurance against loss or damage arising out of any risk from the operation of an American aircraft or foreign-flag aircraft while in the United States (domestically) (effectively eliminating the Government from insuring or reinsuring such aircraft in international air transportation). Sets forth certain insurance requirements, including limiting air carrier liability for losses incurred as a result of acts of terrorism. Extends the period of time that an air carrier must make certain airline-related excise tax deposits under the Internal Revenue Code. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to exclude from an air carrier's gross income compensation received under this Act. September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 - Establishes a compensation program for any individual who was injured or killed as a result of the terrorist-related aircraft crashes of September 11, 2001. Sets forth certain program requirements. Affirms the President's decision to spend $3 billion on airline safety and security.
Bill· SS. 1444 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2001
Federal Air Marshals and Safe Sky Act of 2001 - Amends Federal law to require the Attorney General to establish a Federal Air Marshals program consisting of Federal Air Marshals (including those participating in the Federal Aviation Administration's Federal Air Marshals Program) and Deputy Federal Air Marshals to provide maximum security at airports and on board commercial aircraft by enforcing Federal laws related to acts of terrorism, hijacking, or aircraft piracy and laws relating to violent, abusive, or disruptive behavior by passengers in air transportation. Requires the Attorney General to provide appropriate training and supervision of all air marshals, as well as appropriate background and fitness examination of eligible candidates as part of their certification. Requires the cost of such program to be shared by the airlines, State and local governments, and the Federal Government.
Bill· SS. 1455 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2001
Amends Federal aviation law to prohibit a person from providing training in the operation of any jet-propelled aircraft to any alien within the United States unless the Attorney General certifies to such person that a background investigation of such alien has been completed. Requires the Attorney General, upon the joint request of the person and the alien, to carry out such a background investigation and issue such a certificate. Sets forth administrative sanctions for violations of the requirements of this Act.
Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 73 (107th)open
United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2001
Expresses sorrow for the deaths and injuries suffered by first responders who participated in evacuating and rescuing the innocent people after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, and sympathy to their families and loved ones. Honors and commends such first responders. Encourages: (1) the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to pay respect to the first responder community for their service in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks and their continuing efforts to save lives; and (2) all levels of government to continue to work together to effectively coordinate emergency preparedness by providing the infrastructure, funding, and interagency communication and cooperation necessary to ensure that if an attack occurs, first responders will be as prepared as possible to respond effectively.
Bill· HRH.R. 2932 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2001
Safe Skies Act of 2001 - Amends Federal aviation law to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure that each individual who is enrolled or to be enrolled in a civilian school for instruction in flying single-engine or multi-engine aircraft or helicopter, or who has commenced flight training (other than ground training) from an authorized flight instructor of such aircraft or helicopter, has had a background review conducted by the Administrator and paid for by such individual. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Administrator, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency should ensure that such reviews be completed not more than 28 days after the effective date of this Act, or in the case of an individual to be enrolled for instruction after such effective date, 28 days after the date of application for such enrollment.
Bill· HRH.R. 2927 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2001
Prohibits an air carrier that receives Federal relief funds as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, from using such funds to increase the total amount of compensation received by a top executive of the carrier in calendar year 2000.
Law· HRH.R. 2926 (107th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2001
Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act - Directs the President to take certain actions to compensate air carriers for losses incurred by them as a result of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, including to: (1) issue Federal credit instruments (including subsidy amounts for such instruments) to such air carriers; and (2) compensate them for direct losses incurred as a result of any Federal ground stop order issued by the Government and any incremental losses incurred as a direct result of such attacks. Establishes an Air Transportation Stabilization Board to issue such Federal credit instruments. Urges the Secretary of Transportation to take appropriate action to ensure the continuation of scheduled air service to all communities, including essential air service to small communities. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide insurance and reinsurance against loss or damage arising out of any risk from the operation of an American aircraft or foreign-flag aircraft while in the United States (domestically) (effectively eliminating the Government from insuring or reinsuring such aircraft in international air transportation). Sets forth certain insurance requirements, including limiting air carrier liability for losses incurred as a result of acts of terrorism. Extends the period of time that an air carrier must make certain airline-related excise tax deposits under the Internal Revenue Code. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to exclude from an air carrier's gross income compensation received under this Act. September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 - Establishes a compensation program for any individual who was injured or killed as a result of the terrorist-related aircraft crashes of September 11, 2001. Sets forth certain program requirements. Affirms the President's decision to spend $3 billion on airline safety and security.
Bill· HRH.R. 2922 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2001
Bulk Cash Smuggling Act of 2001 - Amends Federal law governing monetary transactions to establish as a bulk cash smuggling offense the knowing concealment and attempted transport (or transfer) across U.S. borders, with intent to evade specified currency reporting requirements, of currency and monetary instruments in excess of $10,000. Sets forth imprisonment and civil forfeiture penalties. Amends the Federal criminal code to subject to Federal criminal penalties currency couriers who conceal more than $10,000 in currency and transport, or conspire to transport, such currency in interstate commerce knowing that it was either derived from unlawful activity, or intended to promote unlawful activity.
Bill· HRH.R. 2920 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2001
Bulk Cash Smuggling Act of 2001 - Amends Federal law governing monetary transactions to establish as a bulk cash smuggling offense the knowing concealment and attempted transport (or transfer) across U.S. borders, with intent to evade specified currency reporting requirements, of currency and monetary instruments in excess of $10,000. Sets forth imprisonment and civil forfeiture penalties.
Bill· HRH.R. 2913 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2001
Aviation Security Improvement Act of 2001 - Amends Federal aviation law to require Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees to carry out the screening of passengers and property that will be carried in a cabin of an aircraft. (Currently, screening is carried out by employees or agents of an air carrier, interstate air carrier, or foreign air carrier). Authorizes the Administrator of the FAA to impose a fee to carry out the requirements of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 2906 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2001
Emergency Aviation Security Act of 2001 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to implement a sky marshal program that: (1) provides for random deployment of sky marshals on domestic commercial air passenger flights and international flights on U.S. carriers into or out of the United States; (2) provides background and fitness checks for, and appropriate training, supervision, and equipment of, sky marshals; and (3) requires commercial air carriers to provide seating for a sky marshal on any selected air passenger flight without regard to the availability of seats on such flight. Authorizes the Administrator to impose a fee of not more than $1.00 per domestic flight segment to carry out such program. Prohibits air carriers providing interstate and intrastate air transportation and domestic air carriers and foreign air carriers providing foreign transportation from serving more than two alcoholic beverages to an individual on a scheduled flight segment. Provides for an alternative alcoholic beverage prohibition if a foreign government objects to the maximum two drink limit.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 241 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2001
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) should consider hiring, for a position with the FAA's Federal Air Marshal program, an air carrier employee whose employment was terminated as a result of the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 233 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2001
Expresses the sorrow of Congress for the death and injuries suffered by first responders as they tried to save innocent people in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. Honors and commends the first responders who participated in evacuating and rescuing the innocent people in the World Trade Center and the Pentagon after the terrorist attacks. Encourages all levels of government to continue to work together to coordinate emergency preparedness effectively by providing the infrastructure, funding, and interagency communication and cooperation necessary to ensure that when another terrorist attack occurs, first responders will be as prepared as possible to respond to the attack effectively.
Bill· HRH.R. 2901 (107th)open
United States · United States Congress · 19 September 2001
United States Cruise Vessel Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue a certificate of documentation with a temporary coastwise endorsement for an eligible foreign-built cruise vessel to operate in domestic itineraries in the transportation of passengers in the coastwise trade between U.S. ports if such vessel meets certain requirements, including that: (1) the operator of the vessel promises that any repairs will be performed in a U.S. shipyard; and (2) such operator, with a specified exception, executes a contract with one or more U.S. shipyards for the construction of two or more cruise vessels with a total combined berth or stateroom capacity equal to at least that of the operator's vessel to which a certificate of documentation has been issued. Terminates the coastwise endorsement for an eligible cruise vessel 24 months after the delivery date for any replacement vessel. Authorizes the operator of an eligible cruise vessel issued a certificate of documentation, or a cruise vessel that has been constructed under contract, to place such vessel under foreign registry. Prohibits eligible cruise vessels operating in domestic itineraries from operating as a ferry, regularly carrying for hire both passengers and vehicles or other cargo, or operating between or among the Hawaiian Islands. Directs the Secretary to give priority to U.S.- built cruise vessels over other eligible foreign-built cruise vessels in a comparable market that have been issued a certificate of documentation, if the Secretary determines that the employment in the coastwise trade of an eligible foreign-built cruise vessel will adversely affect the coastwise trade business of any person operating a vessel not documented under this Act. Makes special provision for vessels carrying passengers for hire into Glacier Bay or other National Park Service areas.
Bill· SS. 1429 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 September 2001
Airport and Seaport Terrorism Prevention Act - Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide grants for seaport security infrastructure improvements for the construction, acquisition, or deployment of surveillance equipment and technology at U.S. seaports. Directs the Secretary to establish a pilot program to track cargo within the United States, including the development and implementation of anti-tampering standards to ensure that cargo containers cannot be opened or tampered with during shipment. Establishes Domestic Port Security Units which shall consist of teams of personnel trained in antiterrorism activities that can be rapidly deployed to any port threatened with terrorist activity. Amends Federal aviation law to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to require airports to maximize the use of: (1) technology and equipment that is designed to detect potential chemical or biological weapons; and (2) nonintrusive and other inspection and detection technology for screening passengers, baggage, or cargo. Establishes within each of the largest 100 airports an airport security committee which shall be responsible for: (1) conducting and reviewing airport vulnerability assessments; (2) disseminating information that will facilitate law enforcement activities; and (3) conducting an exercise periodically to verify the effectiveness of airport security plans. Sets forth requirements calling for implementation of certain measures to improve air passenger safety and airport security, including: (1) use of technology to detect chemical, biological, or other hazardous substances and biometric technologies that identify individuals based on unique characteristics; and (2) airport personnel background checks and training.
Bill· HRH.R. 2898 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 September 2001
Federal Airports Security Enhancement Act - Amends Federal aviation law to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish at each airport a Security Committee which shall make recommendations for minimum security counter-measures. Requires the Administrator, on the basis of such recommendations, to prescribe appropriate changes to improve the performance of existing airport security procedures. Requires the screening of passengers and property that will be carried in a cabin of an aircraft to be carried out by Federal Protective Service employees or agents. (Currently, screening is carried out by employees or agents of an air carrier, interstate air carrier, or foreign air carrier). Authorizes the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA) to appoint police officers and special agents (currently, special policemen and nonuniformed special policemen) for the policing of all Federal buildings (including buildings under the control of the GSA). Sets forth certain additional powers of such officers and agents, including the authority to carry firearms and to police areas adjacent to Federal property. Establishes the Federal Protective Service as a separate operating service of the GSA. Calls for at least 1,000 full-time equivalent Service police officers to be assigned to areas outside of airport operations. Requires the Commissioner of the Service to prescribe minimum employment and training standards to be applied in the contracting of security personnel for the policing of buildings and areas controlled by the United States and GSA. Authorizes GSA to recover airport security costs from the FAA.
Bill· HRH.R. 2891 (107th)open
United States · United States Congress · 14 September 2001
Authorizes the President to take certain limited actions to compensate U.S. certificated air carriers for losses sustained by them as a result of the attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, including to: (1) suspend, delay, or modify quarterly payments or other Federal financial obligations of such carriers to the United States; (2) extend credit or guarantees or issue loans to the air carriers; and (3) compensate for direct losses sustained by the carriers as a result of such attacks.
Bill· HRH.R. 2895 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 September 2001
Aviation Security Enhancement Act of 2001 - Amends Federal aviation law to require the screening of passengers and property that will be carried in a cabin of an aircraft to be carried out by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees. (Currently, screening is carried out by employees or agents of an air carrier, interstate air carrier, or foreign air carrier). Directs the Administrator of the FAA to expand its Federal Air Marshal program to increase the number of air marshals on domestic and international flights of U.S. air carriers. Directs the Administrator of the FAA to modify certain Federal aviation regulations to require each Air Carrier Certificate holder to include in its carry-on baggage program a requirement that, with specified exceptions related to children or disabled persons, each air passenger be limited to one piece of carry-on baggage that meets specified size dimensions. Authorizes the Administrator of the FAA to impose a fee of not more than $3.00 per domestic flight segment to carry out the requirements contained in this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 2896 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 September 2001
Anti-Terrorism Act of 2001 - Declares that no Federal agency shall prohibit a pilot, copilot, or navigator of an aircraft, or any law enforcement personnel specifically detailed for the protection of such aircraft, from carrying a firearm.
Bill· SS. 1421 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 September 2001
Emergency Aviation Security Act of 2001 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to implement a sky marshal program that: (1) provides for random deployment of sky marshals on domestic commercial air passenger flights and international flights on American carriers into or out of the United States; (2) provides background and fitness checks for, and appropriate training, supervision, and equipment of, sky marshals; and (3) requires commercial air carriers to provide seating for a sky marshal on any selected air passenger flight without regard to the availability of seats on such flight. Authorizes the Administrator to impose a fee of not more than $1.00 per domestic flight segment to carry out such program.
Bill· HRH.R. 2881 (107th)open
United States · United States Congress · 12 September 2001
National Defense Emergency Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 2002 to the Secretary of Defense for Department of Defense (DOD): (1) infrastructure sustainment and restoration; and (2) acquisition of spare and repair parts. Treats such authorization as an additional authorization for DOD for FY 2002. States that amounts appropriated pursuant to such authorization: (1) may be designated as an emergency requirement for purposes of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act); and (2) shall be available only if an official budget request for the entire amount, that includes such emergency designation, is transmitted by the President to Congress. Authorizes the Secretary to transfer amounts appropriated pursuant to such authorization among the various service branches and defense-wide activities as specified.
Law· HRH.R. 2869 (107th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 10 September 2001
Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act - Small Business Liability Protection Act - Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) to provide (with exceptions) that persons shall be liable for response costs at a National Priorities List (NPL) facility as non-owners or operators only if the total of material containing a hazardous substance that the business arranged for disposal, transport, or treatment of, or accepted for transport, was greater than specified amounts. Exempts a person from liability for response costs (with exceptions) at a NPL facility for municipal solid waste (MSW) as a non-owner or operator if the person is an owner, operator, or lessee of residential property from which all of the person's MSW was generated, or a certain small business or small charitable tax-exempt organization that generated all its MSW, with respect to the facility concerned. Makes nongovernmental entities that commence a contribution action liable to the defendant for all reasonable legal costs if the defendant is not liable based on the above-described exemptions. Revises conditions for de minimis settlements. Brownfields Revitalization and Environmental Restoration Act of 2001 - Provides grants for inventorying, characterizing, assessing, remediating, and conducting planning related to brownfield sites. Defines a "brownfield site," with exceptions, as real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which is complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance or pollutant. Includes certain petroleum- or controlled substance-contaminated sites and mine-scarred land. Exempts from liability under CERCLA certain owners of real property contiguous to property on which there has been a hazardous substance release or threatened release that is not owned by such persons. Absolves from liability for response actions bona fide prospective purchasers to the extent liability at a facility for a release or threat thereof is based solely on ownership or operation of a facility. Gives a lien to the United States for unrecovered response costs in any case for which the owner is not liable by reason of this section and the facility's fair market value has increased above that which existed before the action was taken. Deems a person, with respect to defenses to liability of an owner of after-acquired property, to have undertaken appropriate inquiry into the property's previous ownership and uses if the person demonstrates that inquiries were undertaken in accordance with specified requirements. Authorizes the Administrator to award grants to States or Indian tribes for response programs comprised of elements including survey and inventory of brownfield sites, public participation opportunities, oversight and enforcement authorities, and certification mechanisms. Restricts authority to take enforcement actions under CERCLA in cases of hazardous substance releases addressed by a State response plan. Authorizes the President to bring enforcement actions in certain instances where there is migration of contamination across State lines or onto Federal property, or there is an imminent and substantial endangerment to public health or welfare or the environment and additional response actions are likely to be necessary. Makes restrictions on the President's authority to take such actions applicable only at sites in States that maintain and publicize a record of sites at which response actions have been completed in the previous year and are planned to be addressed under the State response program in the upcoming year. Applies enforcement action requirements only to response actions conducted after February 15, 2001. Provides conditions for deferral by the President of final listing of an eligible NPL response site.
Bill· SS. 1407 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 September 2001
Critical Infrastructures Protection Act of 2001- Directs the National Infrastructure Simulation and Analysis Center (NISAC) to provide: (1) support for the activities of the President's Critical Infrastructure Protection and Continuity Board; and (2) modeling, simulation, and analysis of any systems (cyber and/or physical) comprising critical infrastructures to gain an increased understanding of their complexity, to facilitate modification to mitigate threats to such systems, to provide training to members of the Board, and to enhance the stability of critical infrastructures. Requires the Board to provide to the Center information on the critical infrastructure requirements of each Federal agency.
Bill· SS. 1364 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 2001
Telecommunications Fair Competition Enforcement Act of 2001 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 (the Act) to provide shared jurisdiction by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or a State over: (1) a complaint alleging a violation of the Act by a bell operating company (BOC); or (2) an action to enforce compliance by a BOC or its affiliate with an interconnection agreement. Provides for the expedited consideration (within 90 days) of BOC interconnection, interLATA (local access and transport area), and separate affiliate complaints and enforcement actions. Authorizes a party to an interconnection agreement between a telecommunications carrier and a local exchange carrier to submit a dispute to alternative dispute resolution at the FCC or State level. Directs the FCC to issue final rules to ensure the prompt and verifiable implementation of such interconnection agreements. Provides additional forfeitures and damages for violations by telecommunications carriers, local exchange carriers, and BOCs, allowing such forfeitures to be increased threefold for repeat violations. Increases from one to three years the statute of limitations with respect to violations and forfeitures. Authorizes a State commission to apply to the FCC to impose forfeitures for violations. Provides for the separation of retail and wholesale functions of BOCs. Provides a Code of Conduct for the provision of retail service by a BOC. Requires the separation of retail affiliates within two years and the structural separation of business functions of retail affiliates. Requires a BOC to obtain a joint Federal/State audit to determine compliance with the requirements of this Act.
Bill· SS. 1355 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 2001
Children's Firearm Access Prevention Act - Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to: (1) define a "secure gun storage or safety device" to include one that is designed to prevent the firearm from being operated without first removing the device; and (2) prohibit any person from keeping a loaded firearm, or an unloaded firearm and ammunition, within any premise under such person's custody or control if that person knows, or with criminal negligence should know, that a juvenile is capable of gaining access to the firearm without the permission of a parent or legal guardian and fails to take steps to prevent such access. Makes exceptions, such as in cases where: (1) the juvenile was supervised by a person older than 18 years of age and was engaging in hunting, sporting, or another lawful purpose; or (2) the juvenile gained the gun during a time that the juvenile was engaged in an agricultural enterprise. Sets penalties for violations. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to ensure that a copy of the prohibition under this Act appears on the form required to be obtained by a licensed dealer from a prospective transferee of a firearm. Requires each licensed dealer to post the following notice in his or her place of business: "It is unlawful and a violation of the Children's Firearm Access Prevention Act to store, transport, or abandon an uninsured firearm in a place where children are likely to be and can obtain access to the firearm."
Bill· SS. 1316 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2001
Amends Federal transportation law to declare that no provision of Federal law shall limit the liability of a motor carrier for punitive damages authorized under State law for an unfair or deceptive trade practice that consists of any act or omission in connection with the investigation, settlement, adjudication, or other aspect of a claim for loss, damage, injury, or delay of transported property.
Bill· SS. 1345 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2001
Commercial Truck Safety Pilot Program Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a three-year pilot program to improve commercial motor vehicle safety in the State of Maine. Declares that during such period: (1) the State of Maine shall not lose its apportionment of Federal-aid highway funds by reason of noncompliance with Federal vehicle weight limitations applicable to the use of certain combination vehicles weighing over 80,000 pounds on any covered highway (that portion of the highway on the Interstate System within the State of Maine that was not exempt from Federal vehicle weight limitations as of the day before enactment of this Act); and (2) combination vehicles consisting of a three-axle tractor unit hauling a single trailer or semitrailer that exceed 80,000 pounds gross vehicle weight and that were permitted to use non-Interstate System highways in Maine under State vehicle weight laws as of the date of the establishment of the pilot program shall be permitted to use such highway. Provides such waiver of limitations shall become permanent unless the Secretary determines it has resulted in an adverse impact on highway safety.
Bill· HRH.R. 2817 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2001
Cybermolesters Enforcement Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide for a five-year mandatory minimum sentence for: (1) transportation of a person under age 18 with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity; and (2) travel with intent to engage in a sexual act with a person under age 18. Authorizes the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications in the investigation of crimes involving: (1) transporting, receiving, distributing, selling, or possessing child pornography; or (2) coercing or enticing an individual to travel to engage in prostitution or any sexual activity for which a person can be charged with a criminal offense, transportation of a minor with the intent that the minor engage in such sexual activity, or travel for the purpose of engaging in a sexual act with a minor that would constitute a felony if that activity took place within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. Includes child pornography within the definition of "contraband" the transport, concealment, or possession of which is prohibited.
Bill· HRH.R. 2811 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2001
Local Participation in Railroad Operations Act - Amends Federal transportation law to prohibit rail carriers from constructing, developing, or expanding railroad maintenance facilities, intermodal rail transfer facilities, railroad sidings, railroad bridges, railroad yards, or other railroad facilities unless the Surface Transportation Board determines that the carrier has: (1) provided affected local communities with notice and an opportunity to be heard with respect to such activities; and (2) conducted an assessment of negative environmental impacts and appropriate mitigation actions pursuant to State or local law. Prohibits a rail carrier from constructing an at-grade crossing over a public road without first obtaining approval from the local governmental entity with jurisdiction over the location of the proposed grade crossing. Prohibits the Board from approving the consolidation, merger, and acquisition of control of a rail carrier by one or more rail carriers unless it has received assurances that the rail carriers have addressed adequately and will continue to address adequately problems identified with respect to the quality of life and safety of persons who live, work, or are for any other reason near railroad tracks. Repeals a section of the Noise Control Act of 1972 regarding railroad noise emission standards upon the issuance of the final regulations under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 2737 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2001
Support for Harbor Investment Program Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the harbor maintenance tax. Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 to authorize appropriations for activities formerly funded with revenues from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, including eligible operations and maintenance costs: (1) of those portions of the Saint Lawrence Seaway operated and maintained by the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation; and (2) assigned to commercial navigation of all harbors and inland harbors within the United States.
Bill· HRH.R. 2741 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2001
Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, with respect to the accelerated cost recovering system for the depreciation deduction for tangible property, to classify as five-year property (with a class life of over four but less than ten years) petroleum refinery compliance property that has been upgraded in compliance with: (1) petroleum product specifications promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency; or (2) refinery site, terminal, and other infrastructure air emissions requirements under the Clean Air Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 2749 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2001
Pipeline Safety Act of 2001 - Amends Federal pipeline safety law to set forth requirements with respect to: (1) the review of gas pipeline and hazardous liquid pipeline personnel qualification programs; and (2) support for research and development (R&D) of innovative alternative technology development as it relates to pipeline safety. Requires each operator to: (1) analyze the risks to each facility located in a high-density population area or environmentally sensitive area; and (2) adopt a written integrity management program to reduce risks at such facilities. Requires operators of a gas pipeline or hazardous liquid pipeline facility to educate the public on the use of a one-call notification system before excavation and other damage prevention activities, the possible hazards associated with unintended facility releases, the physical indications that a pipeline release may have occurred, the steps that should be taken for public safety, and how to report such release. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation, upon accepting a State's pipeline safety program certification, to make an agreement with the State authority to develop a plan in which it has a role in the oversight of interstate pipeline facilities by participating: (1) in special investigations involving interstate pipeline incidents within its borders; (2) in oversight of new construction of interstate pipelines there; and (3) as an interstate agent by carrying out inspection responsibilities for interstate pipelines within its borders to ensure compliance with Federal pipeline safety standards. (Currently, a State has authority over intrastate pipelines and pipeline facilities provided the program certification is made.) Increases civil penalties for violations of specified Federal pipeline safety standards. Establishes both civil and criminal penalties for engaging in an excavation activity and subsequently damaging a pipeline facility without reporting it promptly. Requires pipeline owners and operators to provide information for the National Pipeline Mapping System. Authorizes the Secretary to study how best to preserve environmental resources in conjunction with maintaining pipeline rights-of-way.
Bill· HRH.R. 2746 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2001
Airport Noise Curfew Act of 2001 - Establishes the Airport Noise Curfew Commission, which shall study and make recommendations to Congress regarding the establishment of curfews on nonmilitary aircraft operations over populated areas of the United States during normal sleeping hours.
Bill· SS. 1290 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2001
End Gridlock at Our Nation's Critical Airports Act of 2001 - Amends Federal aviation law to prohibit a State, local government, or political authority of at least two States from enacting or enforcing a law that: (1) requires a certificate of approval before the construction or operation of an airport development project at a covered airport (an airport that each year has at least .25 percent of the total annual boardings in the United States) if the project meets certain standards established by the Secretary of Transportation, whether or not such project is the subject of an approved airport improvement grant; or (2) prohibits, conditions, or otherwise regulates the direct application for, or receipt or expenditure of, an airport improvement grant or other funds by the sponsor of a covered airport for an airport development project at such airport if the project meets such standards.
Bill· HRH.R. 2696 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2001
Auto Safety Assurance Act of 2001 - Amends Federal transportation law to direct the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe an amendment to the Federal Motor Vehicle Standard 206 issued under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 requiring all passenger cars manufactured after December 31, 2003, to be fitted with equipment which automatically locks the vehicle's doors when the vehicle transmission is engaged or the vehicle reaches a specified rate of speed, and vehicle trunk lock mechanisms that permit unlatching from inside the trunk.
Bill· HRH.R. 4 (107th)open
United States · United States Congress · 27 July 2001
Securing America's Future Energy Act of 2001, or the SAFE Act of 2001 - Energy Advancement and Conservation Act of 2001 - Reauthorizes federal energy conservation programs with respect to Federal energy savings performance contracts, automobile fuel economy, nuclear energy, high ozone season reformulated gasoline and gasoline blendstock requirements, methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) contamination from underground storage tanks, oil and gas pipeline routes, the burning of post-consumer carpet in cement kilns as an alternative energy source, and other specified matters. Comprehensive Energy Research and Technology Act of 2001 - Sets goals for energy research, development, and commercial application programs. Alternative Fuel Vehicle Acceleration Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) to establish a competitive grant pilot program for State and local governments and metropolitan transportation authorities to implement an alternative fuel vehicle acquisition program. Clean Green School Bus Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary to establish grant and cooperative agreement programs for alternative fuel, ultra-low sulfur diesel, and fuel cell-powered school buses. Next Generation Lighting Initiative Act - Authorizes the Secretary to establish the Next Generation Lighting Initiative. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Air and Radiation Authorization Act of 2001 - Earmarks funds for the Environmental Protection Agency Office of Air and Radiation. Robert S. Walker and George E. Brown, Jr. Hydrogen Energy Act of 2001 - Amends the Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1990 to direct the Secretary to conduct a hydrogen technology transfer program to increase the global market for hydrogen technologies. Bioenergy Act of 2001 - Authorizes appropriations for bioenergy research and development programs and biofuels energy systems. Department of Energy (DOE) University Nuclear Science and Engineering Act - Directs the Secretary to support or conduct: (1) a program to maintain the nation's human resource investment and infrastructure in nuclear sciences and engineering; (2) an advanced fuel recycling technology research and development program to promote the availability of proliferation-resistant fuel recycling technologies; (3) a Nuclear Energy Research Initiative; and (4) a Nuclear Energy Plant Optimization research and development program. Natural Gas and Other Petroleum Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2001- Directs the Secretary to implement research and development programs pertaining to unconventional and ultra-deepwater natural gas and petroleum exploration and production technologies in areas currently available for Outer Continental Shelf leasing. Fusion Energy Sciences Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary to develop a plan for: (1) U.S. construction of a magnetic fusion burning plasma experiment; and (2) the Fusion Energy Sciences Program. Authorizes appropriations for the "Spallation Neutron Source" (at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee). Energy Tax Policy Act of 2001 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code with respect to specified energy conservation credits and deductions. Clean Coal Power Initiative Act of 2001- Directs the Secretary to implement a prescribed program of cost and performance goals for specified five-year periods entailing research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of clean coal technologies. Energy Security Act - Mandates: (1) Federal agency reports on whether rights-of-way for transportation across Federal lands of energy supplies or transmission of electricity can be authorized for new or additional capacity; and (2) an inventory review of the wind, solar, coal, and geothermal power production potential of Federal lands. Royalty Relief Extension Act of 2001 - Mandates use of a specified bidding system for certain oil and gas lease sales located in the Western and Central Planning Area of the Gulf of Mexico. Federal Oil and Gas Lease Management Improvement Demonstration Program Act of 2001 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prescribe guidelines for: (1) the payment in kind of oil and gas royalties to the United States; and (2) royalty rate reductions for certain oil and gas wells production declines in order to spur marginal well production. Amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to: (1) prescribe royalty reductions; and (2) waive royalty requirements for certain geothermal energy leases. Arctic Coastal Plain Domestic Energy Security Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a competitive oil and gas leasing program for the exploration and production of oil and gas resources of the Arctic Coastal Plain.
Bill· HRH.R. 2654 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2001
Transit Rail Accommodation Improvement and Needs Act for the 21st Century - Amends Federal rail transportation law with respect to a situation where, after negotiation, a mass transportation authority cannot reach agreement with a rail carrier to use its trackage, and have it provide related services, for fixed guideway transportation. Requires the Surface Transportation Board, upon application by the authority or the carrier, and if necessary or useful, to: (1) order the trackage be made available and related services be provided to the mass transportation authority; and (2) prescribe reasonable terms and compensation for use of the trackage and the related services. Authorizes the mass transportation authority, when it cannot reach agreement with the rail carrier, to apply to the Board for an order requiring the carrier to: (1) establish terms for operation of additional trains the authority requests; (2) provide increased or improved maintenance or related capital work on trackage to maintain reliable service at speeds necessary to provide convenient and efficient mass transportation; (3) allow accelerated speeds and related capital work required to permit operation at accelerated speeds; and (4) convey an interest in a railroad right-of-way for the construction and operation of a segregated fixed guideway facility to the authority. Revises rail transportation policy to declare it is U.S. policy to encourage and promote the operation of safe, efficient, and reliable commuter rail passenger service and other fixed guideway transportation systems, including operations where the service will share lines, corridors, or other facilities with freight railroads or with intercity rail passenger service.
Bill· HRH.R. 2665 (107th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2001
Authorizes the use of either the SUPER SERVANT 3 or the SUPER SERVANT 4 (transporter vessels) to transport the USS HOGA (a former naval medium harbor tug) from San Francisco, California, to Port Everglades, Florida, pursuant to a contract between the owner of the transport vessel and the USS Hoga Association: (1) for use as a memorial to veterans of World War II and other wars and conflicts; and (2) for providing seamanship training to vocational high school students.