H.R. 3801 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012
H.R. 3801 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jan 23, 2012, sponsored by Gabrielle Giffords with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 23, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 112-93
What it does
Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012 - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to aviation smuggling to extend its coverage of aircraft to: (1) any contrivance invented, used, or designed to navigate, or fly in, the air; and (2) ultralight vehicles. Subjects attempts or conspiracies to commit aviation smuggling to specified criminal penalties.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 23, 2012
- Passed the HouseJan 25, 2012
- Passed the SenateJan 26, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentJan 30, 2012
- Became lawFeb 10, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-93. (Feb 10, 2012)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jan 25, 2012 · Passed408–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention ActHouse · Jan 25, 2012
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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