II 109th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3927 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 21, 2006 Mrs. Boxer introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To require the placement of blast-resistant cargo containers on all commercial passenger aircraft.

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Blast-Resistant containers

(a)

Requirement

Section 41704 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Each aircraft used to provide air transportation for individuals and their baggage or other cargo shall be equipped with not less than 1 hardened, blast-resistant cargo container.. (b)

Distribution to air carriers

Not later than 90 days after the completion of the Hardened Container Pilot Program, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall distribute sufficient blast-resistant cargo containers to air carriers to meet the requirement under section 41704 of title 49, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a).