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S. 2546 (107th)

Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

22 May 2002

Last action

4 June 2002 · Committee

Status

Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation by unanimous consent.

Sponsors

Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

19 August 2025

Transport

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. 22 May 2002

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4716)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 May 2002

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4716)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 May 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 June 2002

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation by unanimous consent.

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 4 June 2002

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  6. 4 June 2002

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Documents

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  • Reference Change Senate (text)

    Reference Change Senate · EN · 4 June 2002

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    Reference Change Senate · EN · 4 June 2002

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    Introduced in Senate · EN · 22 May 2002

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    Introduced in Senate · EN · 22 May 2002

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