Cargo Flight Deck Security Act of 2023

Summary

Cargo Flight Deck Security Act of 2023 This bill requires certain all-cargo aircraft to be equipped with intrusion-resistant cockpit doors that remain locked while the aircraft is in flight, as directed by the aircraft's pilot in command. The bill covers new aircraft that have a cockpit door, are manufactured after January 1, 2027, and are used for delivery in all-cargo air transportation with a maximum certificated payload capacity that exceeds 6,500 pounds. The requirement takes effect on January 1, 2027, regardless of whether the Federal Aviation Administration has issued regulations to implement such a requirement.

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Timeline

1. 7 June 2023

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 June 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 June 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 8 June 2023

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 7 June 2023 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 7 June 2023

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 7 June 2023

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 7 June 2023

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Sponsors

• Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• · hspw00 · Standing

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