H.R. 6606: To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to impose requirements for the improvement of security camera and video surveillance systems at certain airports, and for other purposes.

110th Congress · introduced 2008-07-24 · Transportation and Public Works · Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.

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Where it came from: introduced 2008-07-24 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to impose requirements for the improvement of security camera and video surveillance systems at certain airports, and for other purposes.

Plain summary

Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary), acting through the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration), to require category X or category 1 airport operators to modify their airport security programs to provide for the installation of airport security camera and video surveillance systems. Requires airport operators to submit their modifications to the Secretary for approval. Prohibits the use of images from such cameras and surveillance systems against an airport employee involved in an employment disciplinary matter, except in a criminal investigation or prosecution of criminal acts.

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To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to impose requirements for the improvement of security camera and video surveillance systems at certain airports, and for other purposes.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)

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Sponsor: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] · 0 cosponsors

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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-110hr6606.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/110/hr>

Record fed-us-cong110-hr6606 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong110 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong110