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S.2497: A bill to prohibit the opening of cockpit doors in flight.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about labor and employment
- Introduced May 9, 2002
- Latest Major Action May 9, 2002
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Bill Summary
Amends Federal aviation law to prohibit the opening of the cockpit door of a passenger aircraft while in flight, unless: (1) the cockpit has double doors monitored by remote camera, the first of which (mantrap door) must be locked before the second can be opened; and (2) the flight crew can prevent unlocking of the door to the flight deck.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| May 9, 2002 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ernest F. Hollings (D-S.C.) |