H.R. 8655 — Introduced in House

I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8655 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2024Mr. Gimenez (for himself and Mr. Thanedar) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To require the Federal Air Marshal Service to develop a plan to enhance the Federal law enforcement presence at airports, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Air Marshal Enhancing Airport Security Act of 2024. 2. Plan to assign Federal Air Marshals to duties beyond the aircraft and throughout the airport environment (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall direct the Director of the Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) to develop a plan and brief the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate addressing roles, beyond inflight security, of Federal Air Marshals at certain airports. Such plan will address Federal Air Marshals’ Federal law enforcement role to ensure airport aviation security at such airports. (b) Definition In this section, the term law enforcement personnel has the meaning given such term in section 44903 of title 49, United States Code.