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- H.R.5121
H.R.5121: To further protect the United States aviation system from terrorist attacks.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 22, 2004
- Latest Major Action Sept. 29, 2004
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends Federal transportation law to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration (TSA)) to issue guidance for the use of biometrics or other technology that positively verifies the identity of each airport employee and law enforcement officer who enters a secure area of an airport. (Currently, the Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Prior to Referral.
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Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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Referred to House International Relations
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| Sept. 22, 2004 |
Introduced in the House by Don Young (R-Alaska) |