H.R. 1400 (109th): Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act of 2005

Introduced:
Mar 17, 2005 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor:
Rep. Ric Keller [R-FL8]
Status:
Died (Passed Senate with Changes)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 1615 (110th) on Mar 21, 2007.

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Status

This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and though it was passed by both chambers on December 22, 2005 it was passed in non-identical forms and the differences were never resolved.

Progress
Introduced Mar 17, 2005
Reported by Committee Sep 29, 2005
Passed House Dec 08, 2005
Passed Senate with Changes Dec 22, 2005
Cosponsors
6 cosponsors (4R, 2D) (show)
Committees

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Dec 22, 2005.
4 pages

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12/22/2005--Passed Senate amended. Prohibits interfering with, or attempting to interfere with, the ability of the flight crew of an aircraft in flight to see, or otherwise to impair the safe operation of an aircraft in flight, by illuminating the aircraft with a laser pointer or similar device. Makes exceptions for such illumination by: (1) an individual conducting research and development or flight test operations for an aircraft manufacturer or the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); (2) Department of Defense elements conducting research, development, operations, testing, or training; and (3) an individual sending an emergency distress signal.

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  • 49 U.S.C. Chapter 465