Featured Issue:

Air Cargo

Rep. Markey authored the mandate requiring all cargo on passenger planes to be screened by August 2010, in the law implementing the 9/11 Commission's recommendations. In light of the recent cargo scare, Rep. Markey continues to press that the requirement be enforced and plans to explore legislation mandating screening for air carriers that transport only cargo.

Quick Links:

• » Timeline of cargo screening regulation and debate
  
• » Statement in response to recent cargo scare
• » Video: Markey discusses cargo screening on the House Floor in July 2007