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Bill108th CongressFiled Mar 30, 2004Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 4056

Commercial Aviation MANPADS Defense Act of 2004

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jul 22, 2004)

Commercial Aviation MANPADS Defense Act of 2004 - (Sec. 3) Directs the President to pursue, on an urgent basis, further strong international diplomatic and cooperative efforts (including bilateral and multilateral treaties) in the appropriate forum to limit the availability, transfer, and proliferation of man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) worldwide. Urges the President to continue to pursue similar efforts to assure the destruction of excess, obsolete, and illicit stocks of MANPADS worldwide.

Urges the President to enter into agreements with the governments of foreign countries that, at a minimum, would prohibit: (1) the entry into force of a MANPADS manufacturing license agreement and MANPADS co-production agreement (other than a manufacturing license or co-production agreement with a country party to such an agreement); (2) the export of a MANPADS, including any component, part, accessory, or attachment thereof, without an individual validated license, except pursuant to transfers between governments; and (3) the re-export or retransfer of a MANPADS (or any component, part, accessory, or attachment) to a third person, organization, or government unless the written consent of the government that approved the original export or transfer is first obtained.

Directs the President to report to the appropriate congressional committees on the status of such diplomatic efforts and of efforts by the appropriate U.S. agencies to comply with the recommendations of the General Accounting Office report GAO-04-519, entitled "Non-proliferation: Further Improvements Needed in U.S. Efforts to Counter Threats from MANPADS."

(Sec. 4) Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as soon as practicable, but not later than, the completion date of Phase II of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) counter-MANPADS development and demonstration program, to establish a process for conducting airworthiness and safety certification of missile defense systems used to defend commercial aircraft against MANPADS. Directs the FAA, not later than 90 days after the first airworthiness and safety certification for a missile defense system for commercial aircraft is issued by the Administrator, and annually thereafter until December 31, 2008, to report to specified congressional committees on each airworthiness and safety certification issued for such defense system for a commercial aircraft.

(Sec. 5) Urges the President to pursue strong programs to reduce the number of MANPADS worldwide. Directs the President to report to the appropriate congressional committees on the status of such programs.

Authorizes appropriations.

(Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to report to specified congressional committees on DHS plans to secure airports and the aircraft arriving and departing from airports against MANPADS attacks.

What just happenedSep 7, 2004

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7](R-FL)Sponsor
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  1. Sep 7, 2004IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Jul 22, 2004FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 411). (text: CR 7/21/2004 H6503-6504)

  3. Jul 22, 2004FloorH38310

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

  4. Jul 22, 2004Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 411).(text: CR 7/21/2004 H6503-6504)

  5. Jul 22, 2004FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (CR H6613)

  6. Jul 21, 2004FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Jul 21, 2004FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4056.

  8. Jul 21, 2004FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6503-6508)

  9. Jul 21, 2004FloorH30300

    Mr. Mica moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Jun 23, 2004CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 330.

  11. Jun 23, 2004DischargeH12300

    Committee on International Relations discharged.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  12. Jun 23, 2004Committee5500

    Committee on International Relations discharged.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  13. Jun 23, 2004IntroReferralH11210

    House Committee on International Relations Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than June 23, 2004.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  14. Jun 23, 2004CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 108-565, Part I.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  15. Jun 23, 2004Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 108-565, Part I.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  16. May 12, 2004CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  17. May 12, 2004CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  18. Apr 29, 2004CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Aviation Subcommittee
  19. Apr 29, 2004CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Aviation Subcommittee
  20. Mar 31, 2004CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Aviation Subcommittee
  21. Mar 30, 2004IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  22. Mar 30, 2004IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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.

  23. Mar 30, 2004IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  24. Mar 30, 2004IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  25. Mar 30, 2004IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJul 22, 200436

Commercial Aviation MANPADS Defense Act of 2004 - (Sec. 3) Directs the President to pursue, on an urgent basis, further strong international diplomatic and cooperative efforts (including bilateral and multilateral treaties) in the appropriate forum to limit the availability, transfer, and proliferation of man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) worldwide. Urges the President to continue to pursue similar efforts to assure the destruction of excess, obsolete, and illicit stocks of MANPADS worldwide.

Urges the President to enter into agreements with the governments of foreign countries that, at a minimum, would prohibit: (1) the entry into force of a MANPADS manufacturing license agreement and MANPADS co-production agreement (other than a manufacturing license or co-production agreement with a country party to such an agreement); (2) the export of a MANPADS, including any component, part, accessory, or attachment thereof, without an individual validated license, except pursuant to transfers between governments; and (3) the re-export or retransfer of a MANPADS (or any component, part, accessory, or attachment) to a third person, organization, or government unless the written consent of the government that approved the original export or transfer is first obtained.

Directs the President to report to the appropriate congressional committees on the status of such diplomatic efforts and of efforts by the appropriate U.S. agencies to comply with the recommendations of the General Accounting Office report GAO-04-519, entitled "Non-proliferation: Further Improvements Needed in U.S. Efforts to Counter Threats from MANPADS."

(Sec. 4) Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as soon as practicable, but not later than, the completion date of Phase II of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) counter-MANPADS development and demonstration program, to establish a process for conducting airworthiness and safety certification of missile defense systems used to defend commercial aircraft against MANPADS. Directs the FAA, not later than 90 days after the first airworthiness and safety certification for a missile defense system for commercial aircraft is issued by the Administrator, and annually thereafter until December 31, 2008, to report to specified congressional committees on each airworthiness and safety certification issued for such defense system for a commercial aircraft.

(Sec. 5) Urges the President to pursue strong programs to reduce the number of MANPADS worldwide. Directs the President to report to the appropriate congressional committees on the status of such programs.

Authorizes appropriations.

(Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to report to specified congressional committees on DHS plans to secure airports and the aircraft arriving and departing from airports against MANPADS attacks.

Reported to House amended, Part IJun 23, 200418

Commercial Aviation MANPADS Defense Act of 2004 - (Sec. 3) Urges the President to pursue further strong international diplomatic and cooperative efforts (including bilateral and multilateral treaties) in the appropriate forum to: (1) limit the availability, transfer, and proliferation of man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) worldwide; and (2) assure the destruction of excess, obsolete, and illicit stocks of MANPADS worldwide. Directs the President to report to the appropriate congressional committees on the status of such diplomatic efforts.

(Sec. 4) Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as soon as practicable, but not later than the completion date of Phase II of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) counter-MANPADS development and demonstration program, to establish a process for conducting airworthiness and safety certification of missile defense systems used to defend commercial aircraft against MANPADS. Directs the FAA, not later than 90 days after the first airworthiness and safety certification for a missile defense system for commercial aircraft is issued by the Administrator, and annually thereafter until December 31, 2008, to report to specified congressional committees on each airworthiness and safety certification issued for such defense system for a commercial aircraft.

(Sec. 5) Urges the President to pursue strong programs to reduce the number of MANPADS worldwide. Directs the President to report to the appropriate congressional committees on the status of such programs.

Authorizes appropriations.

(Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to report to specified congressional committees describing the DHS's plans to secure airports and the aircraft arriving and departing from airports against MANPADS attacks.

Introduced in HouseMar 30, 200400

Commercial Aviation MANPADS Defense Act of 2004 - Urges the President to pursue further strong international diplomatic and cooperative efforts (including bilateral and multilateral treaties) in the appropriate forum to: (1) limit the availability, transfer, and proliferation of man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) worldwide; and (2) assure the destruction of excess, obsolete, and illicit stocks of MANPADS worldwide.

Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish a process for conducting airworthiness and safety certification of missile defense systems used to defend commercial aircraft against MANPADS.

Urges the President to pursue strong programs to reduce the number of MANPADS worldwide.

Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to report to specified congressional committees describing the Department of Homeland Security's plans to secure airports and the aircraft arriving and departing from airports against MANPADS attacks.