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S.1008: Keep Knives Out of Our Skies Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about transportation and public works
- Introduced May 22, 2013
- Latest Major Action May 22, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (7 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Keep Knives Out of Our Skies Act - Prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) from implementing any change to the prohibited items list of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) that would permit passengers to carry small, non-locking knives through passenger screening checkpoints at airports, into sterile areas at airports, or on board passenger aircraft.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 22, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| May 22, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) |