United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 4833 (109th)
Americans Securing American Ports (ASAP) Act
Introduced
1 March 2006
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.
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Summary
Americans Securing American Ports (ASAP) Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to require that only U.S. persons may: (1) control security operations at any U.S. seaport; or (2) enter into any agreement to conduct such operations. Prohibits any individual from carrying out such operations unless the Secretary has conducted a background check of, and approved, the individual. Subjects violators of this Act to penalties imposed for violations of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 1 March 2006
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Introduced in House · EN · 1 March 2006
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 1 March 2006
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-bill/4833
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