Anti-Crime Act of 1984

Summary

Aircraft Sabotage Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a Federal offense to willfully: (1) set fire, damage, destroy or interfere with the operation of any aircraft; (2) place a destructive device or substance in or in proximity to any aircraft in order to make it unusable or hazardous to work; (3) damage any air navigation facility; (4) damage, destroy, or disable any appliance, structure, ramp, landing area or property used in connection with the operation or maintenance of any such aircraft; (5) incapacitate or use violence against any individual on such aircraft; (6) communicate false information endangering the safety of such aircraft; or (7) attempt to accomplish any of the above. Provides for a fine of not more than $100,000 or imprisonment for not more than 20 years or both. Establishes a separate offense with regard to using violence against any individual on board or destroying or damaging an aircraft registered in a country other than the United States. Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to revise the definition of "special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States." Makes it a Federal criminal act to impart or convey threats dealing with the destruction of aircraft, motor vehicles, trains or vessels. Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to provide civil and criminal penalties for conveying false information in regard to aircraft piracy, crimes on aircraft and interference with flight crew members. Prohibits any person, except authorized law enforcement officers or government employees from carrying a concealed or dangerous weapon in flight. Increases the criminal fines for certain aircraft violations.

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Timeline

1. 21 May 1984

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 21 May 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 21 May 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 4 June 1984

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Aviation.

   Source: Committee

5. 22 June 1984

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

   Source: Committee

6. 26 September 1984

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

   Source: Committee

7. 26 September 1984

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 26 September 1984

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 2 October 1984

   Vote

   Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 406 - 16 (Record Vote No: 434).

   Source: Floor

10. 2 October 1984

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 406 - 16 (Record Vote No: 434).

    Source: Floor

11. 2 October 1984

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

12. 3 October 1984

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

13. 11 October 1984

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1349.

    Source: Calendars

14. 12 October 1984

    Committee

    See H.J.Res.648.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Documents

2 official files

• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 2 October 1984

  Open at official source

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 21 May 1984

  Open at official source

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Sponsors

• Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Sawyer, Harold S. [R-MI-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing
• · hspw00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → A joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1985, and for other purposes.
• related to ← Aircraft Sabotage Act