LEGISLATION/H.R. 3909

Cargo Flight Deck Security Act of 2023

118-HR-3909118th CongressIntroduced Jun 7, 2023Transportation and Public Works
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Sponsor

Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4](D-IL-4)
3 cosponsors

Summary

Cargo Flight Deck Security Act of 2023

This bill requires certain all-cargo aircraft to be equipped with intrusion-resistant cockpit doors that remain locked while the aircraft is in flight, as directed by the aircraft's pilot in command.

The bill covers new aircraft that have a cockpit door, are manufactured after January 1, 2027, and are used for delivery in all-cargo air transportation with a maximum certificated payload capacity that exceeds 6,500 pounds.

The requirement takes effect on January 1, 2027, regardless of whether the Federal Aviation Administration has issued regulations to implement such a requirement.

Subjects

Aviation and airportsTransportation safety and security

Actions (4)

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jun 8, 2023House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 7, 2023House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jun 7, 2023Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jun 7, 2023Library of Congress