[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 196 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]


        H.Con.Res.196
                                     Agreed to December 22, 2005        

                       One Hundred Ninth Congress

                                 of the

                        United States of America


                          AT THE FIRST SESSION

          Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
            the fourth day of January, two thousand and five


                          Concurrent Resolution

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.
  Attest:

                                 Clerk of the House of Representatives.

  Attest:

                                               Secretary of the Senate.