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H.R. 911 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016

Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015

H.R. 911 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 12, 2015, sponsored by Michael G. Fitzpatrick with 81 co-sponsors.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 12, 2015
Co-sponsors
81
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works

What it does

Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order to require: (1) the installation of secondary barriers, other than the cockpit door, to prevent access to the flight deck of each covered aircraft; (2) such barriers on the aircraft with a cockpit door to remain locked while the aircraft is in flight and the cockpit door separating the flight deck and the pas…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Michael G. Fitzpatrick (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 55 Democrats, 26 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 12, 2015
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. (Feb 13, 2015)

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