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S. 1544 (107th)

A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to give certain workers who have lost their jobs as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, priority in hiring for aviation-related security positions.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

15 October 2001

Last action

15 October 2001 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10694)

Sponsors

Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]

Subjects

Transport, Aviation

Source updated

14 January 2025

Transport · Aviation

Summary

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations directing the Department of Transportation (DOT), agencies within DOT, and private companies contracted to provide aviation-related security to give first priority in hiring airport and aircraft security employees to individuals who: (1) were employed before September 11, 2001, in a security-related position at an airport, by an air carrier, at a facility near to an airport, in providing transportation to or from an airport, or in other employment directly related to commercial aviation; (2) have been laid off, terminated, released, or otherwise lost their jobs as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; and (3) are qualified for those positions or for training programs needed to qualify for such positions.

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Timeline

  1. 15 October 2001

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10694)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 October 2001

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10694)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 October 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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