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H.R.4068: To require the Under Secretary for Science and Technology in the Department of Homeland Security to contract with an independent laboratory to study the health effects of backscatter x-ray machines used at airline checkpoints operated by the Transportatio
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about transportation and public works
- Introduced Feb. 16, 2012
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Directs the Under Secretary for Science and Technology in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to arrange for an independent study of the effects on human health caused by the use of backscatter x-ray machines at airline checkpoints operated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Directs the TSA Administrator to ensure that large, readable signs or equivalent electronic displays are placed at the front of airline passenger...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.
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| Feb. 16, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Mike D. Rogers (R-Ala.) |