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S.2546: Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 22, 2002
- Latest Major Action June 4, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act - Amends Federal law to direct the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security to establish a program to: (1) deputize qualified volunteer pilots of passenger aircraft as Federal flight deck officers; and (2) provide training, supervision, and equipment for such officers.Directs the Under Secretary to authorize flight deck officers to carry firearms and to use force, including lethal force, when they...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation by unanimous consent.
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| May 22, 2002 |
Introduced in the Senate by Strom Thurmond (R-S.C.) |