S. 1954 (112th): Risk-Based Security Screening for Members of the Armed Forces Act

Introduced:
Dec 07, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Kay Hutchison [R-TX]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

H.R. 1801 (same title)
Signed by the President — Jan 03, 2012

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Status

This bill was introduced on December 7, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Dec 07, 2011
Referred to Committee Dec 07, 2011
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (1R, 1D) (show)
Committees

Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation

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Full Title

A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for expedited security screenings for members of the Armed Forces.

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Last updated Dec 07, 2011.
3 pages

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12/7/2011--Introduced.
Risk-Based Security Screening for Members of the Armed Forces Act - Directs the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration [TSA]) to develop and implement a plan for expedited security screening services for a uniformed Armed Forces member and, to the extent possible, accompanying family, if the member presents documentation indicating official orders for air transportation departing from a primary airport.

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