[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
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[H. Con. Res. 196 Referred in Senate (RFS)]


109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 196


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           December 12, 2005

   Received and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
                             Transportation

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
   Honoring the pilots of United States commercial air carriers who 
  volunteer to participate in the Federal flight deck officer program.

Whereas after the tragic attacks of September 11, 2001, Congress enacted 
        legislation authorizing volunteer pilots of United States commercial air 
        carriers who participate in the Federal flight deck officer program to 
        use lethal force to defend the flight deck of an aircraft against acts 
        of terrorism;
Whereas a volunteer pilot in the Federal flight deck officer program must 
        undergo rigorous psychological screening and a background investigation, 
        as well as complete an intense training curriculum;
Whereas volunteer pilots in the Federal flight deck officer program provide a 
        significant deterrent against potential acts of violence or terrorism in 
        United States airspace, are an essential layer of security for the 
        Nation's flying public, and are a key factor in restoring confidence in 
        the Nation's air transportation system;
Whereas volunteer pilots in the Federal flight deck officer program devote 
        personal time and finances to maintain a high standard of proficiency in 
        the use of firearms and techniques for addressing emergencies in flight; 
        and
Whereas volunteer pilots in the Federal flight deck officer program, at great 
        personal risk and with no compensation or recognition, are dedicated to 
        the protection of the flight deck, thereby providing an additional layer 
        of protection to the aircraft, passengers, and cargo from acts of 
        terrorism, such as the possible use of the aircraft as a weapon of mass 
        destruction against people on the ground: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),  
That Congress--
            (1) recognizes that volunteer pilots in the Federal flight 
        deck officer program are the consummate quiet professionals and 
        embody what is best in our national character;
            (2) applauds volunteer pilots in the Federal flight deck 
        officer program for taking a stand against those who would seek 
        to harm the United States through acts of terrorism in the air; 
        and
            (3) expresses appreciation to volunteer pilots in the 
        Federal flight deck officer program on behalf of all citizens 
        of the United States for the ongoing contribution of these 
        pilots to the security of the Nation and its air transportation 
        system.

            Passed the House of Representatives December 7, 2005.

            Attest:

                                                 KAREN L. HAAS,

                                                                 Clerk.