Emergency Aviation Security Act of 2001

H.R. 2906, the Emergency Aviation Security Act of 2001, was introduced shortly after the September 11 attacks to enhance safety on commercial flights. The bill would have required the Federal Aviation Administration to station undercover sky marshals on random domestic and international flights, while mandating that airlines provide these marshals with seating regardless of flight capacity. To fund this program, the legislation authorized a fee of up to $1.00 per flight segment for passengers. Additionally, the bill sought to limit onboard alcohol consumption by prohibiting airlines from serving more than two alcoholic beverages to any individual during a single flight segment.