S. 1463 — Armed Airline Pilots bill

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Airline Safety Act of 2001 - Declares that no Federal agency may prohibit a pilot, co-pilot, or navigator of a commercial aircraft, or any law enforcement personnel specifically detailed for the protection of such aircraft who is not prohibited by law from possessing a firearm, from carrying a firearm for the aircraft's protection.

Requires commercial aircraft that operates in the United States to possess a door or doors secure from forcible entry, and separating the crew cabin from the aircraft's passenger cabin.

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2001-09-25
Introduced in Senate
2001-09-25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9810-9811)

Armed Airline Pilots bill

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