H.R. 3432 (107th): Seaport Security Enhancement Act

Introduced:
Dec 06, 2001 (107th Congress, 2001–2002)
Sponsor:
Rep. John Cooksey [R-LA5]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on December 6, 2001, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Dec 06, 2001
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (3R) (show)
Committees

House Transportation and Infrastructure

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Full Title

To require that the Coast Guard Sea Marshal program be carried out in the 20 ports in the United States considered by the Secretary of Transportation to be the most vulnerable to attack by use of a commercial vessel as a terrorist instrument, to authorize additional personnel and funds for such program, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Dec 06, 2001.
2 pages

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12/6/2001--Introduced.
Seaport Security Enhancement Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to carry out the Coast Guard Sea Marshal program in the 20 ports in the United States considered by the Secretary to be the most vulnerable to attack by use of a commercial vessel as a terrorist instrument.
Increases the authorized end-of-year strength for active duty personnel of the Coast Guard as of September 30, 2002, by 1,000 and authorizes to be appropriated to the Secretary such additional funds as are necessary for activities of such additional personnel.

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