Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2011
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S 1485 — Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2011
Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5260)
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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.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2011 - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to aviation smuggling to extend its coverage of aircraft to ultralight vehicles, as defined by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Subjects attempting or conspiring to commit aviation smuggling to specified criminal penalties. Directs the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering of the Department of Defense (DOD) to identify DOD equipment and technology that could also be used by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to detect and track the illicit use of ultralight aircraft near the international border between the United States and Mexico.
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Read S 1485 on the official United States source →Action History
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5260)
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5260, S5260-5261)
Sponsors
- Tom Udall · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Not signed on (546)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S 1485 do?
- Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2011 - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to aviation smuggling to extend its coverage of aircraft to ultralight vehicles, as defined by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Subjects attempting or conspiring to commit aviation smuggling to specified criminal penalties. Directs the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering of the Department of Defense (DOD) to identify DOD equipment and technology that could also be used by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to detect and track the illicit use of ultralight aircraft near the international border between the United States and Mexico.
- Who sponsors S 1485?
- S 1485 is sponsored by Tom Udall (D).
- What is the current status of S 1485?
- 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 S 1485?
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