H.R. 4598 · 117th Congress
Cargo Flight Deck Security Act of 2021
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Chuy García
- Introduced
- 2021-07-21
- Latest action
- 2021-07-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Summary
Cargo Flight Deck Security Act of 2021
This bill requires all-cargo aircraft to be equipped with intrusion-resistant cockpit doors that remain locked while such aircraft is in flight.
The requirement takes effect on January 1, 2023, regardless of whether the Federal Aviation Administration has issued regulations to implement such requirement.