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H.R. 2044 (109th)

Air Cargo Security Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

3 May 2005

Last action

19 May 2005 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.

Sponsors

Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

15 August 2025

Transport

Summary

Air Cargo Security Act - Requires the inspection of all cargo transported in aircraft operated by domestic and foreign air carriers. Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) develop a plan to implement such inspection; (2) monitor and evaluate new cargo screening technologies; (3) establish a system for the regular inspection of shipping facilities (including foreign facilities) for shipments of air cargo; and (4) establish a training and evaluation program for air cargo handlers.

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Timeline

  1. 3 May 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 May 2005

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E844-845)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 May 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 May 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 19 May 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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