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H.R. 4177, The Airport Security Enhancement Act of 2007

  • This item is from the 110th Congress (2007-2008) and is no longer current. Comments, voting, and wiki editing have been disabled, and the cost/savings estimate has been frozen.

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H.R. 4177 would amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to designate Federal special security zones at airports.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log inAirport Security Enhancement Act of 2007 - Amends federal transportation law to editauthorize the wikiAssistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to: (1) designate certain airport areas (tarmacs, aircraft, baggage handling areas, baggage loading areas, and besuch other areas as the firstAssistant Secretary determines appropriate) as Federal Special Security Zones; and (2) issue a badge authorizing certain qualified individuals access to such zones. Restricts access to provide a detailed summaryFederal Special Security Zone to individuals who require access because of their employment and who have obtained a badge. Prohibits the bill!)use of a state issued badge to gain access to a Federal Special Security Zone.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 1/31/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.
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