S 2268 · 108th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Cockpit Security Technical Corrections and Improvements Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-04-01· Sponsored by Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY]· Senate

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Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.(2004-04-01)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Cockpit Security Technical Corrections and Improvements Act of 2004 - Amends Federal aviation law to revise requirements for the program for deputizing eligible pilots as Federal law enforcement officers (Federal flight deck officers) to defend against acts of criminal violence or air piracy. Shifts responsibility for the program from the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to the Secretary of Homeland Security. Revises eligibility requirements for pilots to be a Federal flight deck officer, adding mental standards and firearms training. Makes a special exception from ordinary requirements for certain active or reserve members of the armed forces or a Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency. Revises certain Federal flight deck officer training requirements and adds requalification training requirements. Revises requirements for the carrying of firearms by Federal flight deck officers outside of the United States, including designation as Federal air marshals, and the authority to use force to defend an aircraft against terrorism by a Federal flight deck officer. Extends to entities and individuals the prohibitio…

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2 Democrats6 Republicans