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H.R. 3101 (107th)

Aviation Security Technology Enhancement Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

11 October 2001

Last action

29 October 2001 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.

Sponsors

Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-2], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Carson, Brad [D-OK-2], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]

Subjects

Transport, Aviation

Source updated

19 August 2025

Transport · Aviation

Summary

Aviation Security Technology Enhancement Act - Directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop certain standards and measures for aviation security technologies. Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to carry out a pilot program to test and evaluate new and emerging technologies designed to: (1) control access of air carrier employees, airport employees, and other personnel to closed and secure airport areas; (2) enhance identification and authentication systems for air passenger check-in, baggage control, and access to an aircraft; and (3) identify suspected terrorists through the use of biometrics or other means. Directs the Administrator to carry out a program to establish a biometric database with images of suspected terrorists and incorporate its use into the air passenger screening system of the FAA.

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Timeline

  1. 11 October 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 October 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 October 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 October 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 12 October 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Source: Committee

  6. 29 October 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.

    Source: Committee

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