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S. 2940: Secure Airport Terminal Act of 2010

Sponsor: Lautenberg (D - NJ)

Official Title: To increase the use of security cameras at airport security screening checkpoints and exits, to impose increased penalties on individuals who circumvent security screening at airports, and for other purposes.

Status:
1/20/2010: Introduced in Senate
1/20/2010: Referred to Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee

Commentary:
Section 46314(a) of title 49 of the U.S. Code prohibits entering an aircraft or airport security area in violation of the federal statutes governing the screening of airport passengers and baggage, the protection of passengers and property on aircraft against acts of criminal violence or aircraft piracy, and the security of foreign air carrier programs. This bill would increase the maximum term of imprisonment that can be imposed for violating § 46314(a) from one year to 10 years

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