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- H.R.3896
H.R.3896: Aviation Security Improvement Act of 1996
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced July 25, 1996
- Latest Major Action Aug. 8, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (4 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Aviation Security Improvement Act of 1996 - Amends Federal aviation law to require the operator of each major airport to use dogs or other appropriate animals in screening passengers and cargo for the purpose of detecting plastic explosives and other materials which may be used in aircraft piracy and which cannot be detected by metal detectors. Changes from discretionary to mandatory the Secretary of Transportation's authority to make grants...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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| July 25, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Dan Burton (R-Ind.) |