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S.2554: Arming Pilots Against Terrorism and Cabin Defense Act of 2002
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 23, 2002
- Latest Major Action May 23, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (7 Democrats, 21 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Arming Pilots Against Terrorism and Cabin Defense Act of 2002 - Amends federal law to direct the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security to establish a program to: (1) deputize volunteer qualified pilots of commercial cargo or passenger aircraft as Federal flight deck officers; and (2) provide training, supervision, and equipment for such officers.Authorizes flight deck officers to carry firearms and to use force, including lethal...
(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 Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| May 23, 2002 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bob Smith (R-N.H.) |