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H.R.2455: Universal Screening of Air Cargo Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced June 12, 2003
- Latest Major Action June 13, 2003
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (23 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Universal Screening of Air Cargo Act - Requires the screening of all cargo that is to be transported in passenger aircraft operated by domestic and foreign air carriers. Requires the Under Secretary of Border and Transportation Security of the Department of Homeland Security to: (1) develop a plan to implement such screening; (2) establish a fee schedule for shippers to cover the costs of screening; (3) monitor and evaluate new cargo screening...
(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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| June 12, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |