HR 4833 · 109th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Americans Securing American Ports (ASAP) Act

Introduced 2006-03-01· Sponsored by Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4]· House

Bill Progress

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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 Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.(2006-03-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Americans Securing American Ports (ASAP) Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to require that only U.S. persons may: (1) control security operations at any U.S. seaport; or (2) enter into any agreement to conduct such operations. Prohibits any individual from carrying out such operations unless the Secretary has conducted a background check of, and approved, the individual. Subjects violators of this Act to penalties imposed for violations of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1]VA