Cargo Flight Deck Security Act of 2023
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jun 7, 2023
Last action Jun 8, 2023
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Total actions
3
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Committee
2
Jun 8, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jun 7, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 7, 2023
House · Introduced
Introduced in House
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jesús G. "Chuy" García
DDemocratic
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
Co
John Garamendi
DDemocratic
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