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Securing Air Travel Act

USA117th CongressHR-6856| House 
| Updated: 12/14/2022
Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Securing Air Travel Act This bill addresses penalties for, and other matters pertaining to, carrying firearms beyond airport security checkpoints or on aircraft. Specifically, the bill establishes minimum civil monetary penalties for repeat or egregious violations of prohibitions against carrying unauthorized firearms at airports or on aircraft. It also makes individuals who violate the prohibitions ineligible for programs that expedite security screenings at airports. Additionally, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) must display signage and carry out a campaign to inform travelers of the prohibitions and of the penalties for violating them. The bill also requires the TSA and the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress about the bill's implementation and related issues.

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Timeline
Feb 28, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 28, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Mar 2, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 2, 2022
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged.
Mar 2, 2022
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 12.
Dec 14, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 461.
Dec 14, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-641.
  • February 28, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • February 28, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • March 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.


  • March 2, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 2, 2022
    Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged.


  • March 2, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 12.


  • December 14, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 461.


  • December 14, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-641.

Transportation and Public Works

Aviation and airportsTransportation safety and security

Securing Air Travel Act

USA117th CongressHR-6856| House 
| Updated: 12/14/2022
Securing Air Travel Act This bill addresses penalties for, and other matters pertaining to, carrying firearms beyond airport security checkpoints or on aircraft. Specifically, the bill establishes minimum civil monetary penalties for repeat or egregious violations of prohibitions against carrying unauthorized firearms at airports or on aircraft. It also makes individuals who violate the prohibitions ineligible for programs that expedite security screenings at airports. Additionally, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) must display signage and carry out a campaign to inform travelers of the prohibitions and of the penalties for violating them. The bill also requires the TSA and the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress about the bill's implementation and related issues.

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Timeline
Feb 28, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 28, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Mar 2, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 2, 2022
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged.
Mar 2, 2022
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 12.
Dec 14, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 461.
Dec 14, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-641.
  • February 28, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • February 28, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • March 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.


  • March 2, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 2, 2022
    Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged.


  • March 2, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 12.


  • December 14, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 461.


  • December 14, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-641.
Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

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