H.R. 1746 · 115th Congress
Airport Security Act of 2017
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This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a program to prohibit all but specified authorized individuals from possessing a firearm at a covered airport, including any individual who enters the airport, or exits public transportation at it, for air travel, meeting another individual, picking up cargo, or employment.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Mar 28, 2017
Airport Security Act of 2017
This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a program to prohibit all but specified authorized individuals from possessing a firearm at a covered airport, including any individual who enters the airport, or exits public transportation at it, for air travel, meeting another individual, picking up cargo, or employment.
The TSA shall require airport operators to:
- display conspicuous notices summarizing the program at each airport entrance, and
- require law enforcement personnel to monitor the airport to prevent violations and escort air travelers who are authorized to carry a firearm.
The bill prescribes criminal penalties for nonauthorized individuals who knowingly possess a firearm at a covered airport.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Airport Security Act of 2017
Latest action (Apr 12, 2017): Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 28, 2017
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.