H.R. 4833 · 109th Congress
ASAP bill
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- John Doolittle
- Introduced
- 2006-03-01
- Latest action
- 2006-03-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.
Summary
Americans Securing American Ports (ASAP) Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to require that only U.S. persons may: (1) control security operations at any U.S. seaport; or (2) enter into any agreement to conduct such operations. Prohibits any individual from carrying out such operations unless the Secretary has conducted a background check of, and approved, the individual.
Subjects violators of this Act to penalties imposed for violations of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.