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H.R. 8655 · 118th Congress

Federal Air Marshal Enhancing Airport Security Act of 2024

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 118th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

1 cosponsor · 1 D

1 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

This bill directs the Federal Air Marshal Service to develop a plan to address roles of federal air marshals (beyond inflight security) at certain airports. The plan must address the federal law enforcement role of federal air marshals to ensure airport aviation security. The Transportation Security Administration must brief Congress on the plan.

What it does: CRS summary · Reported to House · Aug 30, 2024

Federal Air Marshal Enhancing Airport Security Act of 2024

This bill directs the Federal Air Marshal Service to develop a plan to address roles of federal air marshals (beyond inflight security) at certain airports. The plan must address the federal law enforcement role of federal air marshals to ensure airport aviation security. The Transportation Security Administration must brief Congress on the plan.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Federal Air Marshal Enhancing Airport Security Act of 2024

Latest action (Aug 30, 2024): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 534.

Policy area: Transportation and Public Works · Origin: House · Introduced: Jun 7, 2024

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.