3.0.0 2553 2023-09-06T22:27:26Z 2023-09-06T22:27:26Z House H HR 2011-07-15 112 From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. MICA:H.R. 2553.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution,specifically Clause 1, Clause 3, and Clause 18.[Page H5126]]]> hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee House Standing hspw05 Aviation Subcommittee Referred to 2011-07-18T14:18:38Z Referred to 2011-07-15T14:01:10Z hswm00 Ways and Means Committee House Standing Referred to 2011-07-15T14:01:15Z Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Reauthorization Act of 2011 112 1034 HR 2011-03-29 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 22. Related bill CRS Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011 112 1079 HR 2011-03-31 Became Public Law No: 112-7. Related bill CRS Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part II 112 1893 HR 2011-05-31 Became Public Law No: 112-16. Related bill CRS Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part III 112 2279 HR 2011-06-29 Became Public Law No: 112-21. Related bill CRS Text similarities House Aviation Jobs and Safety Act of 2011 112 2644 HR 2011-07-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. Related bill CRS Airport and Airway Trust Fund Reauthorization Act of 2011 112 340 S 2011-02-14 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 10. Related bill CRS Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV 112 1387 S 2011-07-21 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4775-4776) Related bill CRS Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2553) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the airport improvement program, and for other purposes. 112 357 HRES 2011-07-20 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 178 (Roll no. 609). (text: CR H5251) 13:36:44 Procedurally-related House 2011-08-05 Became Public Law No: 112-27. President E40000 2 House floor actions 2011-08-05 Became Public Law No: 112-27. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2011-08-05 Signed by President. President E30000 2 House floor actions 2011-08-05 Signed by President. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2011-08-05 Presented to President. Floor E20000 2 House floor actions 2011-08-05 Presented to President. President 28000 9 Library of Congress 2011-08-05 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2011-08-05 Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5297) Floor 2011-08-05 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5297) Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2011-07-22 Senate Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 109. Calendars 2011-07-21 Senate Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. Calendars 2011-07-20 Senate Received in the Senate. IntroReferral 2011-07-20 15:22:19 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2011-07-20 15:22:17 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 - 177 (Roll no. 611). (text: CR H5257) Floor H37100 2 House floor actions 611 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2011/roll611.xml House 112 2011-07-20T19:22:17Z 1 2011-07-20 15:22:17 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 - 177 (Roll no. 611).(text: CR H5257) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 611 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2011/roll611.xml House 112 2011-07-20T19:22:17Z 1 2011-07-20 15:12:16 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 187 - 233 (Roll no. 610). Floor H36110 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 610 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2011/roll610.xml House 112 2011-07-20T19:12:16Z 1 2011-07-20 14:41:00 DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rahall motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit air carriers from charging a fee for four or fewer items of baggage checked by a member of the Armed Forces who is traveling in scheduled air transportation on official military duty. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2011-07-20 14:40:22 Mr. Rahall moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation. (consideration: CR H5264-5265; text: CR H5264) Floor H36100 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2011-07-20 14:39:39 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H5264) Floor H35000 2 House floor actions 2011-07-20 13:39:19 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2553. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2011-07-20 13:38:05 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2553 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2011-07-20 13:38:00 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 357. (consideration: CR H5257-5266) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2011-07-20 13:36:44 Rule H. Res. 357 passed House. Floor H1L220 2 House floor actions 2011-07-19 20:37:36 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 357 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2553 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Floor H1L210 2 House floor actions 2011-07-18 hspw05 Aviation Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. Committee 2011-07-15 Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hswm00 Ways and Means Committee 2011-07-15 Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2011-07-15 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2011-07-15 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress M000689 Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7] JOHN MICA R FL L. 7 N C000071 Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4] DAVE CAMP R MI 4 2011-07-15 True P000265 Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6] TOM PETRI R WI 6 2011-07-15 True Public Law 112-27 Taxation Aviation and airports Government trust funds Motor fuels Rural conditions and development Sales and excise taxes Transportation programs funding Taxation 00 2011-07-15 Introduced in House 2011-07-18T20:20:33Z Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through September 16, 2011, increased excise taxes on aviation fuels, the excise tax on air transportation of persons and property, and the expenditure authority for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.

Increases the authorization of appropriations for the period beginning on October 1, 2010, and ending on September 16, 2011, for airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning projects (known as airport improvement projects [AIPs]). Extends through September 16, 2011, the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to make new AIP grants.

Extends until September 17, 2011: (1) the pilot program for passenger facility fee authorizations at non-hub airports, and (2) disclosure requirements for large and medium hub airports applying for AIP grants.

Directs the Secretary to extend through September 16, 2011, the termination date of insurance coverage for domestic or foreign-flag aircraft. Grants the Secretary discretionary authority to further extend such coverage through December 31, 2011. Extends through December 31, 2011, the authority of the Secretary to limit air carrier liability for claims arising out of acts of terrorism.

Extends through September 16, 2011: (1) grant eligibility for airports located in the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau; (2) grants to state and local governments for land use compatibility AIPs; and (3) authority for approving an application of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority for an airport development grant or for permission to impose a passenger facility fee.

Amends the Vision 100 - Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act to extend through September 16, 2011: (1) the temporary increase to 95% of the federal government's share of certain AIP costs, and (2) funding for airport development at Midway Island Airport.

Revises essential air service (EAS) program eligibility requirements to limit such service to airports (except those in Alaska) that: (1) are located at least 90 miles from the nearest medium or large hub airport, and (2) had an average subisdy per passenger of less than $1,000. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to waive such requirements for a particular location if its geographic characteristics result in undue difficulty in accessing the nearest medium or large hub airport.

]]> 81 2011-07-20 Passed House without amendment 2011-07-27T16:20:02Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV - (Sec. 2) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through September 16, 2011, increased excise taxes on aviation fuels, the excise tax on air transportation of persons and property, and the expenditure authority for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.

(Sec. 4) Increases the authorization of appropriations for the period beginning on October 1, 2010, and ending on September 16, 2011, for airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning projects (known as airport improvement projects [AIPs]). Extends through September 16, 2011, the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to make new AIP grants.

(Sec. 5) Extends until September 17, 2011: (1) the pilot program for passenger facility fee authorizations at non-hub airports, and (2) disclosure requirements for large and medium hub airports applying for AIP grants.

Directs the Secretary to extend through September 16, 2011, the termination date of insurance coverage for domestic or foreign-flag aircraft. Grants the Secretary discretionary authority to further extend such coverage through December 31, 2011. Extends through December 31, 2011, the authority of the Secretary to limit air carrier liability for claims arising out of acts of terrorism.

Extends through September 16, 2011: (1) grant eligibility for airports located in the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau; (2) grants to state and local governments for land use compatibility AIPs; and (3) authority for approving an application of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority for an airport development grant or for permission to impose a passenger facility fee.

Amends the Vision 100 - Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act to extend through September 16, 2011: (1) the temporary increase to 95% of the federal government's share of certain AIP costs, and (2) funding for airport development at Midway Island Airport.

(Sec. 6) Revises essential air service (EAS) program eligibility requirements to limit such service to airports (except those in Alaska) that: (1) are located at least 90 miles from the nearest medium or large hub airport, and (2) had an average subisdy per passenger of less than $1,000. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to waive such requirements for a particular location if its geographic characteristics result in undue difficulty in accessing the nearest medium or large hub airport.

]]> 82 2011-08-05 Passed Senate without amendment 2011-08-09T17:40:04Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV - (Sec. 2) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through September 16, 2011, increased excise taxes on aviation fuels, the excise tax on air transportation of persons and property, and the expenditure authority for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.

(Sec. 4) Increases the authorization of appropriations for the period beginning on October 1, 2010, and ending on September 16, 2011, for airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning projects (known as airport improvement projects [AIPs]). Extends through September 16, 2011, the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to make new AIP grants.

(Sec. 5) Extends until September 17, 2011: (1) the pilot program for passenger facility fee authorizations at non-hub airports, and (2) disclosure requirements for large and medium hub airports applying for AIP grants.

Directs the Secretary to extend through September 16, 2011, the termination date of insurance coverage for domestic or foreign-flag aircraft. Grants the Secretary discretionary authority to further extend such coverage through December 31, 2011. Extends through December 31, 2011, the authority of the Secretary to limit air carrier liability for claims arising out of acts of terrorism.

Extends through September 16, 2011: (1) grant eligibility for airports located in the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau; (2) grants to state and local governments for land use compatibility AIPs; and (3) authority for approving an application of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority for an airport development grant or for permission to impose a passenger facility fee.

Amends the Vision 100 - Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act to extend through September 16, 2011: (1) the temporary increase to 95% of the federal government's share of certain AIP costs, and (2) funding for airport development at Midway Island Airport.

(Sec. 6) Revises essential air service (EAS) program eligibility requirements to limit such service to airports (except those in Alaska) that: (1) are located at least 90 miles from the nearest medium or large hub airport, and (2) had an average subisdy per passenger of less than $1,000. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to waive such requirements for a particular location if its geographic characteristics result in undue difficulty in accessing the nearest medium or large hub airport.

]]> 49 2011-08-05 Public Law 2011-08-09T17:40:12Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV - (Sec. 2) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through September 16, 2011, increased excise taxes on aviation fuels, the excise tax on air transportation of persons and property, and the expenditure authority for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.

(Sec. 4) Increases the authorization of appropriations for the period beginning on October 1, 2010, and ending on September 16, 2011, for airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning projects (known as airport improvement projects [AIPs]). Extends through September 16, 2011, the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to make new AIP grants.

(Sec. 5) Extends until September 17, 2011: (1) the pilot program for passenger facility fee authorizations at non-hub airports, and (2) disclosure requirements for large and medium hub airports applying for AIP grants.

Directs the Secretary to extend through September 16, 2011, the termination date of insurance coverage for domestic or foreign-flag aircraft. Grants the Secretary discretionary authority to further extend such coverage through December 31, 2011. Extends through December 31, 2011, the authority of the Secretary to limit air carrier liability for claims arising out of acts of terrorism.

Extends through September 16, 2011: (1) grant eligibility for airports located in the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau; (2) grants to state and local governments for land use compatibility AIPs; and (3) authority for approving an application of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority for an airport development grant or for permission to impose a passenger facility fee.

Amends the Vision 100 - Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act to extend through September 16, 2011: (1) the temporary increase to 95% of the federal government's share of certain AIP costs, and (2) funding for airport development at Midway Island Airport.

(Sec. 6) Revises essential air service (EAS) program eligibility requirements to limit such service to airports (except those in Alaska) that: (1) are located at least 90 miles from the nearest medium or large hub airport, and (2) had an average subisdy per passenger of less than $1,000. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to waive such requirements for a particular location if its geographic characteristics result in undue difficulty in accessing the nearest medium or large hub airport.

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