H.R. 2946 · 113th Congress

Risk-Based Cockpit Security Act of 2013

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2013-08-01
Latest action
2013-09-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.

Summary

Risk-Based Cockpit Security Act of 2013 - Directs the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to make an assessment that: (1) identifies any risk posed to commercial aviation security if a flight deck door is opened on a commercial aircraft in flight, (2) identifies methods to mitigate such risk, and (3) recommends security standards for mitigation methods that involve installing a physical secondary cockpit barrier on commercial aircraft.