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To prohibit certain individuals from possessing a firearm in an airport, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1746| House 
| Updated: 4/12/2017
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson

Henry C. "Hank" Johnson

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (10)
Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Airport Security Act of 2017 This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a program to prohibit all but specified authorized individuals from possessing a firearm at a covered airport, including any individual who enters the airport, or exits public transportation at it, for air travel, meeting another individual, picking up cargo, or employment. The TSA shall require airport operators to: display conspicuous notices summarizing the program at each airport entrance, and require law enforcement personnel to monitor the airport to prevent violations and escort air travelers who are authorized to carry a firearm. The bill prescribes criminal penalties for nonauthorized individuals who knowingly possess a firearm at a covered airport.
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Timeline
Mar 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 28, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 4, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.
Apr 12, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • March 28, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • March 28, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • April 4, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.
  • April 12, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Transportation and Public Works

Aviation and airportsFirearms and explosivesTransportation safety and security

To prohibit certain individuals from possessing a firearm in an airport, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1746| House 
| Updated: 4/12/2017
Airport Security Act of 2017 This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a program to prohibit all but specified authorized individuals from possessing a firearm at a covered airport, including any individual who enters the airport, or exits public transportation at it, for air travel, meeting another individual, picking up cargo, or employment. The TSA shall require airport operators to: display conspicuous notices summarizing the program at each airport entrance, and require law enforcement personnel to monitor the airport to prevent violations and escort air travelers who are authorized to carry a firearm. The bill prescribes criminal penalties for nonauthorized individuals who knowingly possess a firearm at a covered airport.
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Timeline
Mar 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 28, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 4, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.
Apr 12, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • March 28, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • March 28, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • April 4, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.
  • April 12, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson

Henry C. "Hank" Johnson

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (10)
Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsFirearms and explosivesTransportation safety and security