H.R. 2291 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To grant immunity from civil liability to any person who voluntarily notifies appropriate security personnel of suspicious activity believed to threaten transportation safety or security or takes reasonable action to mitigate such activity.
H.R. 2291 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on May 14, 2007, sponsored by Stevan Pearce with 22 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 14, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 22
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Grants immunity from civil liability to persons who: (1) in good faith report threats to or acts of terrorism against transportation systems or passengers; and (2) take reasonable action to mitigate such actions.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Stevan Pearce (R-NM). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 21 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 14, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (May 14, 2007)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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