US HB2907 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on September 13 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-09-27 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.
Pending: Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Guaranteeing Airport Physical Screening Standards Act - Directs the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration [TSA]) to: (1) issue regulations, directives, or other appropriate measures to implement requirements directing airport perimeter screening of all individuals, goods, property, vehicles, and other equipment before entry into a secured airport area; and (2) set a schedule for requiring airports to update their airport security plans to comply with such perimeter screening requirements. Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to hire the necessary number of passenger and baggage screeners to ensure aviation security.

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Title

Guaranteeing Airport Physical Screening Standards Act

Sponsors

Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY]

History

DateChamberAction
2011-09-27HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.
2011-09-13HouseReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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