HR 3171 · 107th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Federal Pilot Officer Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-10-25· Sponsored by Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.(2001-10-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Pilot Officer Act of 2001 - Declares that no Federal agency shall prohibit a pilot, copilot, or flight engineer of a commercial aircraft, or any qualified law enforcement personnel specifically detailed for the protection of such aircraft, from carrying a firearm. Directs the Attorney General to establish a program to select, certify, train, and supervise qualified volunteer pilots, copilots, and flight engineers who shall be deputized as Federal pilot officers responsible for defending the lives of individuals in the cockpit of a commercial aircraft.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

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1 Republican