Aviation Security Improvement Act

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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• Referred in House (text)

  Referred in House · EN · 19 November 2002

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• Referred in House (PDF)

  Referred in House · EN · 19 November 2002

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• Engrossed in Senate (text)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 18 November 2002

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• Engrossed in Senate (PDF)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 18 November 2002

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 18 November 2002

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 30 September 2002

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 30 September 2002

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 30 September 2002

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 17 September 2002

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 17 September 2002

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 17 September 2002

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