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Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015
4/7/2025, 3:40 PM
Summary of Bill HR 720
Bill 114 hr 720, also known as the Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving airport security measures. The bill was named after Gerardo Hernandez, a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer who was tragically killed in a shooting at Los Angeles International Airport in 2013.
The main provisions of the bill included enhancing training for TSA officers, increasing the presence of armed law enforcement officers at airport security checkpoints, and improving communication and coordination between various agencies involved in airport security.
Additionally, the bill called for the implementation of new technologies and procedures to enhance the screening of passengers and luggage, as well as the development of protocols for responding to security incidents at airports. Overall, the Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015 aimed to strengthen security measures at airports across the country in order to better protect travelers and airport personnel from potential threats.
The main provisions of the bill included enhancing training for TSA officers, increasing the presence of armed law enforcement officers at airport security checkpoints, and improving communication and coordination between various agencies involved in airport security.
Additionally, the bill called for the implementation of new technologies and procedures to enhance the screening of passengers and luggage, as well as the development of protocols for responding to security incidents at airports. Overall, the Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015 aimed to strengthen security measures at airports across the country in order to better protect travelers and airport personnel from potential threats.
Current Status of Bill HR 720
Bill HR 720 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2015. Bill HR 720 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2015. Bill HR 720's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 114-50. as of September 24, 2015
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 720
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 720
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 720
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