Federal Air Marshal Enhancing Airport Security Act of 2024

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Legislation Details

The legislation mandates the Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) to create a plan to enhance federal law enforcement presence at airports.
The plan must be developed within 180 days of the legislation’s enactment.
It should outline the roles of Federal Air Marshals beyond in-flight security, focusing on airport aviation security.
The plan will utilize authorities under section 114(p) of title 49, United States Code.
A briefing on the plan must be provided to relevant congressional committees within 30 days after its development.
The legislation clarifies that it does not alter the responsibilities of airport operators as defined in section 44903 of title 49, United States Code.

The legislation mandates the Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) to create a plan to enhance federal law enforcement presence at airports.
The plan must be developed within 180 days of the legislation’s enactment.
It should outline the roles of Federal Air Marshals beyond in-flight security, focusing on airport aviation security.
The plan will utilize authorities under section 114(p) of title 49, United States Code.
A briefing on the plan must be provided to relevant congressional committees within 30 days after its development.
The legislation clarifies that it does not alter the responsibilities of airport operators as defined in section 44903 of title 49, United States Code.