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S. 2949 (107th)

Aviation Security Improvement Act

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Introduced

17 September 2002

Last action

22 November 2002 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

Sponsors

Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]

Subjects

Transport, Aviation

Source updated

7 April 2025

Transport · Aviation

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Summary

Aviation Security Improvement Act - Amends Federal aviation law to require the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to make specified reports to Congress if TSA is unable to deploy explosive detection systems at all airports by December 31, 2002. Requires the screening of cargo that is to be transported in passenger aircraft operated by domestic and foreign air carriers in interstate and intrastate air transportation (currently, only those transported by all-cargo aircraft). Sets forth certain measures to increase the safety and security of air cargo, including the establishment of systems that: (1) provide for the regular inspection of shipping facilities for cargo shipment; (2) provide an industry-wide data base of known shippers of cargo; (3) provide a training program for air cargo handlers to ensure that cargo is properly handled and safe-guarded from security breaches; and (4) require air carriers operating all-cargo aircraft to have an approved security plan for their operations. Directs the Under Secretary to develop protocols to provide guidance for detection of false or fraudulent passenger identification. Authorizes the Under Secretary to establish and carry out a program to require the installation and use at airports of appropriate identification verification technologies to assist in the screening of air passengers. Sets forth both civil and criminal penalties for persons who intentionally circumvent airport security systems and procedures. Provides for the extension for a specified period of time of aviation war risk insurance policies to domestic and foreign air carriers, including a provision to amend such policies to provide coverage for losses or injuries to hull, passengers, and crew, in addition to coverage for injury to third parties. Requires a report to Congress regarding the use of blast-resistant cargo container technology.

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Timeline

  1. 17 September 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 September 2002

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 September 2002

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 30 September 2002

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 623.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 30 September 2002

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Hollings with amendments. With written report No. 107-293.

    Source: Committee

  6. 30 September 2002

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Hollings with amendments. With written report No. 107-293.

    Source: Committee

  7. 18 November 2002

    Reported

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S11296-11306; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S11296-11300)

    Source: Floor

  8. 18 November 2002

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11300-11304)

    Source: Floor

  9. 19 November 2002

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 19 November 2002

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 19 November 2002

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 19 November 2002

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  13. 22 November 2002

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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