S 2546 · 107th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act

Introduced 2002-05-22· Sponsored by Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation by unanimous consent.(2002-06-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act - Amends Federal law to direct the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security to establish a program to: (1) deputize qualified volunteer pilots of passenger aircraft as Federal flight deck officers; and (2) provide training, supervision, and equipment for such officers. Directs the Under Secretary to authorize flight deck officers to carry firearms and to use force, including lethal force, when they judge the security of an aircraft is at risk. Shields air carriers from liability for damages in Federal or State court arising out of the actions or omissions of a flight deck officer defending a plane from criminal violence or air piracy. Shields flight deck officers from liability except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.…

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