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H.R. 4635 (107th)

Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

1 May 2002

Last action

15 July 2002 · Calendars

Status

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 494.

Sponsors

Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7], Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7], Rep. Schaffer, Bob [R-CO-4], Rep. Johnson, Timothy V. [R-IL-15], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9], Rep. Rehberg, Denny [R-MT-At Large], Rep. Sandlin, Max [D-TX-1], Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7], Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4], Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Rep. Mascara, Frank [D-PA-20], Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17], Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Rep. Kerns, Brian D. [R-IN-7], Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Hilleary, Van [R-TN-4], Rep. Cooksey, John [R-LA-5], Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Kolbe, Jim [R-AZ-8], Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3], Rep. Bryant, Ed [R-TN-7], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7], Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. Cannon, Chris [R-UT-3], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4]

Subjects

Transport

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Summary

Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act - Amends Federal law to direct the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security to establish a program to: (1) deputize qualified volunteer pilots of passenger aircraft as Federal flight deck officers; and (2) provide training, supervision, and equipment for such officers. Directs the Under Secretary to authorize flight deck officers to carry firearms and to use force, including lethal force, when they judge the security of an aircraft is at risk. Shields air carriers from liability for damages in Federal or State court arising out of the actions or omissions of a flight deck officer defending a plane from criminal violence or air piracy. Shields flight deck officers from liability except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.

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Timeline

  1. 1 May 2002

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 May 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 May 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 May 2002

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Source: Committee

  5. 19 June 2002

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  6. 19 June 2002

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 19 June 2002

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 26 June 2002

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  9. 26 June 2002

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 8 July 2002

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Source: Committee

  11. 8 July 2002

    Introduced

    Referred sequentially to the House Committee on the Judiciary for a period ending not later than July 9, 2002 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(k) of rule X.

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 8 July 2002

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 107-555, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  13. 8 July 2002

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 107-555, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  14. 9 July 2002

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 334.

    Source: Calendars

  15. 9 July 2002

    Discharge

    Committee on Judiciary discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  16. 9 July 2002

    Committee

    Committee on Judiciary discharged.

    Source: Committee

  17. 9 July 2002

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 472 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4635 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill (H. Rept. 107-555, Pt.1). Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments.

    Source: Floor

  18. 10 July 2002

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  19. 10 July 2002

    Floor

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 4635.

    Source: Floor

  20. 10 July 2002

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  21. 10 July 2002

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 310 - 113 (Roll no. 292).

    Source: Floor

  22. 10 July 2002

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 310 - 113 (Roll no. 292).

    Source: Floor

  23. 10 July 2002

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  24. 10 July 2002

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4635.

    Source: Floor

  25. 10 July 2002

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4635 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill (H. Rept. 107-555, Pt.1). Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments.

    Source: Floor

  26. 10 July 2002

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Ray LaHood to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  27. 10 July 2002

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 472 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

  28. 10 July 2002

    Reported

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 472. (consideration: CR H4440-4471; text of measure as reported in House: CR H4448-4450)

    Source: Floor

  29. 10 July 2002

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 472 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  30. 11 July 2002

    Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

  31. 15 July 2002

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 494.

    Source: Calendars

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