Aviation Security Technical Corrections and Improvements Act of 2003

Bill: 108-hr-2144
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
Introduced: 2003-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Air cargo
Airline employees
Airline passenger traffic
Airlines
Airports
Armed Forces and National Security
Aviation safety
Bombings
Charter airlines
Commerce
Compensation (Law)
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Crime and Law Enforcement
Department of Homeland Security
Equipment and supplies
Explosives
Federal employees
Food service
Government Operations and Politics
Identification devices
International Affairs
Labor and Employment
Law
Military transportation
Safety measures
Science, Technology, Communications
Security measures
Technology assessment
Terrorism
Transportation workers
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: 
Aviation Security Technical Corrections and Improvements Act of 2003 - Restates and recodifies provisions of Federal transportation law relating to the administrative and aviation security functions of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) that were transferred from the Department of Transportation to the Directorate of Border and Transportation Security in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Creates an Office of Small Business Ombudsman within the TSA. 
 
Directs the Under Secretary of Border and Transportation Security in DHS to give priority to developing, testing, improving, and deploying technology at passenger screening checkpoints that will detect non-metallic weapons and explosives on passengers or in their carry-on luggage.
 
Prohibits aircraft from flying within a certain distance of sport stadiums unless specified conditions are met.
 
Authorizes the Under Secretary to establish a program to certify explosives detection canine and handler teams.
 
Directs the Under Secretary to: (1) make grants to airport sponsors for airport security improvement projects; and (2) complete a security review and audit of foreign aircraft repair stations. 
 
Directs the Administrator of Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order amending, modifying, suspending, or revoking an air carrier certificate if notified by the Under Secretary that the certificate holder poses, or is suspected of posing, a risk of air piracy or terrorism or a threat to airline or passenger safety.
 
Increases certain civil penalties for violations of aviation security laws.
 
Exempts certain charter airline operations that provide transportation for the armed forces from provisions of this Act and the Aviation and Transportation Security Act .
 
Directs the Under Secretary to: (1) allow non-scheduled air carriers to operate at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport under an approved security plan; (2) conduct a pilot program for cargo security; (3) implement a trusted traveler program; (4) report to Congress on security threats faced by U.S. airports and on blast-resistant cargo container technology; and (5) reimburse air carriers and airports for the cost of certain screening activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-25
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2003-06-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Subcommittee on Aviation Consideration and Markup Held Prior to Introduction and Referral (May 14, 2003).
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Introduced in House