H.R. 3456 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Port Anti-Terrorism and Security Act of 2003
H.R. 3456 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Nov 6, 2003, sponsored by Chris Bell.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 6, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Port Anti-Terrorism and Security Act of 2003 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit damaging or destroying a vessel or maritime facility. Provides enhanced penalties where the vessel carried high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel. Prohibits placing in U.S. waters devices or substances likely to destroy or damage ships.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 6, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Dec 10, 2003)
More bills from Chris Bell in the 108th Congress
Other Transportation and Public Works bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 3087: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003
- S. 579: National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2003
- H.R. 2115: Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act
- H.R. 3850: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004
- H.R. 4219: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part II
- H.R. 4635: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part III
- H.R. 4916: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part IV
- H.R. 2443: Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004
- H.R. 4226: Cape Town Treaty Implementation Act of 2004
- H.R. 5183: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part V
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
More
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