United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 386 — Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act of 2011

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the aiming of the beam of a laser pointer at an aircraft or in its flight path. Imposes a fine and/or prison term of up to five years.Exempts from such prohibition: (1) individuals conducting research and development or flight test operations for an aircraft manufacturer or the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); (2) Department of Defense (DOD) or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel conducting research, development, operations, testing or training; or (3) an individual using a laser emergency signaling device to send a distress signal.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1370)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 386.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1370-1371)

  6. Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  7. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 4.

  8. Committee on The Budget discharged.

  9. Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-11, Part I.

  10. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.

  11. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  12. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  13. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

  14. Referred to House Budget

  15. Referred to House Judiciary

  16. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 386 do?
Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the aiming of the beam of a laser pointer at an aircraft or in its flight path. Imposes a fine and/or prison term of up to five years.Exempts from such prohibition: (1) individuals conducting research and development or flight test operations for an aircraft manufacturer or the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); (2) Department of Defense (DOD) or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel conducting research, development, operations, testing or training; or (3) an individual using a laser emergency signaling device to send a distress signal.
Who sponsors HR 386?
HR 386 is sponsored by Daniel Lungren (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 386?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 386?
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