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Federal Air Marshal Enhancing Airport Security Act of 2024
9/17/2024, 3:56 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8655
Bill 118 hr 8655, also known as the Federal Air Marshal Enhancing Airport Security Act of 2024, aims to strengthen airport security by enhancing the role of Federal Air Marshals. The bill proposes increasing funding for the Federal Air Marshal Service to ensure that there are enough marshals to cover all flights and to provide additional training and resources for these marshals.
Additionally, the bill calls for the implementation of new technologies and strategies to improve the effectiveness of Federal Air Marshals in preventing and responding to potential threats on flights. This includes the use of advanced screening techniques and communication systems to better coordinate with other law enforcement agencies.
Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the Federal Air Marshal Service and other agencies, such as the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security, to ensure a comprehensive approach to airport security. Overall, the Federal Air Marshal Enhancing Airport Security Act of 2024 seeks to enhance the capabilities of Federal Air Marshals and improve overall airport security to better protect passengers and prevent potential threats to aviation safety.
Additionally, the bill calls for the implementation of new technologies and strategies to improve the effectiveness of Federal Air Marshals in preventing and responding to potential threats on flights. This includes the use of advanced screening techniques and communication systems to better coordinate with other law enforcement agencies.
Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the Federal Air Marshal Service and other agencies, such as the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security, to ensure a comprehensive approach to airport security. Overall, the Federal Air Marshal Enhancing Airport Security Act of 2024 seeks to enhance the capabilities of Federal Air Marshals and improve overall airport security to better protect passengers and prevent potential threats to aviation safety.
Congressional Summary of HR 8655
Federal Air Marshal Enhancing Airport Security Act of 2024
This bill directs the Federal Air Marshal Service to develop a plan to address roles of federal air marshals (beyond inflight security) at certain airports. The plan must address the federal law enforcement role of federal air marshals to ensure airport aviation security. The Transportation Security Administration must brief Congress on the plan.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8655
Bill HR 8655 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 7, 2024. Bill HR 8655 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 7, 2024. Bill HR 8655's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 534. as of August 30, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8655
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8655
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8655
Federal Air Marshal Enhancing Airport Security Act of 2024
Federal Air Marshal Enhancing Airport Security Act of 2024
Federal Air Marshal Enhancing Airport Security Act of 2024
To require the Federal Air Marshal Service to develop a plan to enhance the Federal law enforcement presence at airports, and for other purposes.
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