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- H.R.1400
H.R.1400: Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced March 17, 2005
- Latest Major Action Dec. 22, 2005
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (2 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prohibits interfering with, or attempting to interfere with, the ability of the flight crew of an aircraft in flight to see, or otherwise to impair the safe operation of an aircraft in flight, by illuminating the aircraft with a laser pointer or similar device. Makes exceptions for such illumination by: (1) an individual conducting research and development or flight test operations for an aircraft manufacturer or the Federal Aviation...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-250.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 137.
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Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1400.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate, read twice.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| March 17, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Ric Keller (R-Fla.) |