WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 1333, The Civil Air Patrol Homeland Security Support Act of 2007

Comment by Oliver N. (November 13, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

This may never pass by exiting President Bush as he is trying to keep the US economy from falling deeper into recession and even if he did chances are newly elected President Barack Hussein Obama may dismantle the Dept. of Homeland Security, since the news media is saying he may overturn some of Bush's policies when he takes office next year Jan.2009....

Comment by Mr.Smith (October 26, 2008, 01:00:00)

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

I guess HR1333 is not very important to a lot of people as its still stuck in Capitol Hill for almost 2yrs.The government is bailing out failed banks and institutions that have failed the ordinary people of America and have passed immediate emergency funding in just 2 weeks( poor tax payers will eventually pay for all of it) to help bail out greedy bankers, yet it will not quickly pass a simple bill that cost practically nothing to use patriotic volunteers to protect the USA, no wonder why we are in this man made created global financial mess....

Comment by Bob D Kirby (October 2, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

there are som real IDIOTs making comments here. They are true ARMCHAIR Generals. CAP has a distinguished 70 years history of serving America. Over 800 air medals in WW2. And over 50 CAP members killed in the line of Duty simce 1942....

Comment by Bob Tarantino (September 30, 2008, 01:00:00)

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Why is it taking this long to get this important bill HR1333 to pass ? At this slow rate the next president of the United States either McCain or Obama will have to sign this bill into law. Is Congress forgetting that every day we wait is another day some more criminal aliens or foreign enemies entering our weakly enforced borders ?...

Comment by Sam Roberts (September 25, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

"Start arming the Civil Air Patrol.." Are you insane? CAP flies some of the oldest airplanes with some ofthe most mediocre maintenance, generally flown by some of the oldest and most mediocre pilots around....

Revision by webmaster (August 28, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1333 would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the Secretary of the Air Force to use Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions.

Detailed Summary

Directs the Comptroller General of the United States to study and report to specified congressional committees on the functions and capabilities of the Civil Air Patrol to support the homeland security missions of state, local, and tribal governments and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Requires the Comptroller General to review the process by which the Civil Air Patrol may provide assistance to the Secretary of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and states to support homeland security missions, including by providing aerial reconnaissance or communications capabilities for border security or by providing capabilities for collective response to an act of terrorism, natural disaster, or other man-made event.

Directs the Comptroller General's report to include assessments of: (1) of the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of using Civil Air Patrol assets; and (2) whether current mechanisms for requesting support from the Civil Air Patrol are sufficient.

Requires the Secretary to analyze the study and report to the committees any recommendations for action that could affect DHS's organization and administration.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/19/2008: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Comment by Bill Lee (August 22, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Congress needs to pass this bill right away and President Bush needs to sign it now before he leaves office in 4 months ! Why is it taking so long to protect our borders and US citizens when we have the Civil Air Patrol ready to go and protect the USA yesterday.The government complains about not enough money and resources and yet the Civil Air Patrol is ready but stuck with the slow moving bureaucracy of Washington DC, while illegals and international criminals including terrorists are slipping into the US thru Mexico.Start arming the Civil Air Patrol now as 70% are already ex military and current law enforcement officers....

Comment by Bob (June 27, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

CAP? Maybe back in 1941, but in 2008 it's a farce to think CAP could protect peanuts from a hungry squirrel, let alone our nation. As an air asset, CAP is fine, provided it's during the weekends when our flying is at peak, and providing aircrews aren't busy playing with the GPS, Radios, or generally blabbering....

Comment by Capt. J Pizzo, CAP (June 24, 2008, 01:00:00)

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

We're ready to roll. Give us a mission and we'll get it done. Contact your senator and urge them to support this bill. We've got 56,000 trained volunteers and the largest fleet of single engine aircraft in the world. It's costs the government $100 an hour to fly our planes. Compare that to the Helos used by BP and Law Enforcement. Give us the ball!...

Comment by Doug (June 24, 2008, 01:00:00)

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Earl Ma: I really dont think we have to worry about SAM's. Come on. Maybe small arms fire, but I don't know a single CAP member who would not fly anyway. These are some brave volunteers, many former Military/Police. There's no need to arm them. CAP is the eyes. Law Enforcement can take it from there. Did you know CAP already flies counter drug missions all over the US? Never heard of any "Vigilantes" there, either. Take a deep breath....

Comment by JC (June 24, 2008, 01:00:00)

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

CAP is a well trained volunteer organization that would be a great asset to our security at a sale price. You could never beat the dollars per hour they provide to this country. All members are dedicated patriotic people who offer their services and skills to help fellow americans....

Comment by CJ (June 24, 2008, 01:00:00)

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

This sounds like a wonderfully efficient use of these unpaid volunteers. It's great that our government is recognizing that civilian organizations such as this cab play an integral role in our nation's security....

Comment by Dave (June 20, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

I am glad to see the US Congress is seeing the inncreadable ability of the CAP and what they are capable of. If you added up the years of experiance in SAR and HS work it would be a monumental amount of talent not to take advantage of...

Comment by Jose Ortega (June 20, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The situation in Mexico is very, very, grave. Drawing doen the troops on the border is not a good thing at this time. If the CAP is used as AN AIR ASSET ONLY, then this makes a lot of sense. Arming them makes NO sense. It would be best if they carried BP Officers on each flight....

Comment by Earl Ma (June 20, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

What are they going to do the 1st time the Zetas fire a SAM at their Cessna? When someone sabotages their engine? When some idiot buzzes a bunch of illegals and acts like a vigilante? This isn't "WWII" and these guys aren't hunting U-Boats, let 'em stick with SAR and let REAL police do this work!...

Comment by Jill Porter (June 20, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The Drug Dealers aren't STUPID, shooting down a CAP Cessna would only get them more grief than they could handle! Sure, put the planes under guard and carry a Cop on each flight - the CAP flies, the Cop polices and the taxpayers come out ahead! It's cheaper than the drain Illegals place on our society, TRUST ME - I work in a Hospital Emergency Room!!...

Comment by Richard Tibadeaux (June 20, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

I'm 87, and in WWII I was a Coast Guard Reservist. We patrolled in Corpus Christi and other places near the border and had no problems. The CAP and CGAUX are about all that is left of American's serving just because it is the right thing to do. 'Dust 'em off, give them the mission and stand back, they'll get it done....

Comment by John (June 20, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

I have worked with the CAP both as a police officer and as an Emergency Management Director. They are dedicated, professional, and an incredible asset in both the air AND on the ground. They would be PERFECT to help in the air on the border, and in Comm or as "eyeballs" in a secure environment (Camera watching). This bill makes sense, unlike a lot of "Homeland Security" Ratholes we have right now....

Revision by webmaster (June 20, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Detailed Summary

Civil Air Patrol Homeland Security Support Act of 2007 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security (the Secretary) to enter into agreements with the Secretary of Defense to use Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions. Authorizes the Secretary to consider the use of such personnel and resources to provide: (1) aerial reconnaissance or communications capabilities to the Border Patrol to protect against illegal entry and trafficking; and (2) capabilities to respond to an act of terrorism, natural disaster, or other man-made event by assisting in damage assessment and situational awareness, search and rescue operations, evacuations, and transporting time-sensitive materials.

Directs the Secretary to consider the Civil Air Patrol as an available resource for purposes of national preparedness and response planning activities.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/19/2008: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Comment by John Morgan (June 19, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

CAP is the best use of tax payer funds to help support homeland security issues. The CAP has its roots in this critical function. The 55,000 volunteer professionals of CAP stand ready to serve....

Status as of June 19, 2008

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

6/19/2008: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Revision by webmaster (June 18, 2008, 01:00:00)

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Detailed Summary

Directs the Secretary to consider the Civil Air Patrol as an available resource for purposes of national preparedness and response planning activities.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/18/2008: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

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Status as of June 18, 2008

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

6/18/2008: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Comment by 1st Lt John M. Potter, CAP (June 17, 2008, 01:00:00)

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

This is a great thing. Too often people underestimate the capabilities and resources of the Civil Air Patrol....

Revision by webmaster (June 13, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Detailed Summary

Directs the Secretary to consider the Civil Air Patrol as an available resource for purposes of national preparedness and response planning activities.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/12/2008: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 451.

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