H.R. 6226 · 109th Congress

Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act of 2006

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Ric Keller
Introduced
2006-09-28
Latest action
2006-09-28 · Introduced in House

Summary

Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act of 2006 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the aiming of the beam of a laser pointer at an aircraft or in its flight path. Imposes a fine and/or prison term of up to five years.

Exempts from such prohibition: (1) individuals conducting research and development or flight test operations for an aircraft manufacturer or the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); (2) Department of Defense or Department of Homeland Security personnel conducting research, development, operations, testing or training; or (3) an individual using a laser emergency signaling device to send a distress signal.