HR 3858 · 93th Congress · Transportation and Public Works
Anti-Hijacking Act
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House Vote4
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EnactedLatest: Measure laid on table in House, S. 39 passed in lieu.(1974-03-13)
Recorded Votes
PassedHouse · 1974-03-13
Yea 361Nay 47
PassedHouse · 1974-03-13
Yea 361Nay 47
Plain Language Summary
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Anti-Hijacking Act - Provides for the implementation of the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. Authorizes the President to suspend air service to any foreign nation which he determines is encouraging aircraft hijacking by acting in a manner inconsistent with the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, or which he determines is used as a base of operations or training, or as a sanctuary for terrorist organizations using the illegal seizure of aircraft as an instrument of policy. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to revoke, with the approval of the Secretary of State, the operating authority of foreign air carriers who fail to meet the minimum standards set by the Convention to effectively maintain the security measures relating to the transportation of persons in foreign air transportation covered by the Convention.…
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