3.0.0 2887 2023-09-06T22:27:32Z 2023-09-06T22:27:32Z House H HR 2011-09-12 112 From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. MICA:H.R. 2887.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 H6097]]]> hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee House Standing hspw12 Highways and Transit Subcommittee Referred to 2011-09-13T17:10:00Z hspw05 Aviation Subcommittee Referred to 2011-09-13T17:09:51Z Referred to 2011-09-12T16:02:35Z hswm00 Ways and Means Committee House Standing Referred to 2011-09-12T16:02:40Z Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2012 112 3800 HR 2012-01-31 Became Public Law No: 112-91. Related bill CRS Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 112 4239 HR 2012-03-29 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by voice vote. 13:29:00 Related bill CRS Text similarities House Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 112 4276 HR 2012-04-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs. Related bill CRS Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 112 4281 HR 2012-03-30 Became Public Law No: 112-102. 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 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 112 1525 S 2011-09-08 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 159. Related bill CRS 2011-09-16 Became Public Law No: 112-30. President E40000 2 House floor actions 2011-09-16 Became Public Law No: 112-30. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2011-09-16 Signed by President. President E30000 2 House floor actions 2011-09-16 Signed by President. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2011-09-16 Presented to President. Floor E20000 2 House floor actions 2011-09-16 Presented to President. President 28000 9 Library of Congress 2011-09-16 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2011-09-15 Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 6. Record Vote Number: 138. Floor 138 https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1121/vote_112_1_00138.xml Senate 112 2011-09-15T22:23:16Z 1 2011-09-15 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 6. Record Vote Number: 138. Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 138 https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1121/vote_112_1_00138.xml Senate 112 2011-09-15T22:23:16Z 1 2011-09-15 Senate Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5666-5669) Floor 2011-09-14 Senate Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 167. Calendars 2011-09-13 Senate Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. Calendars 2011-09-13 13:16:36 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2011-09-13 13:16:31 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6106-6111) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 2011-09-13 13:16:31 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6106-6111) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 2011-09-13 hspw12 Highways and Transit Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. Committee 2011-09-13 hspw05 Aviation Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. Committee 2011-09-13 12:29:15 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2887. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2011-09-13 12:29:14 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6106-6119) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2011-09-13 12:29:03 Mr. Mica moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2011-09-12 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 2011-09-12 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 2011-09-12 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2011-09-12 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 2011-09-12 True P000265 Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6] TOM PETRI R WI 6 2011-09-12 True D000533 Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2] JOHN DUNCAN R TN J. 2 2011-09-12 True R000011 Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] NICK RAHALL D WV J. 3 2011-09-12 True L000263 Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12] SANDER LEVIN D MI M. 12 2011-09-13 False L000287 Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] JOHN LEWIS D GA 5 2011-09-13 False Public Law 112-30 Transportation and Public Works Air quality Alaska Alternative and renewable resources Aviation and airports California Child safety and welfare Civil actions and liability Denali Commission Department of Transportation Disability and paralysis Drug, alcohol, tobacco use Executive agency funding and structure Government trust funds Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Hunting and fishing Indian lands and resources rights Marine and inland water transportation Motor carriers Motor fuels Nevada Outdoor recreation Public transit Public-private cooperation Railroads Research administration and funding Research and development Roads and highways Rural conditions and development Sales and excise taxes Terrorism Transportation programs funding Transportation safety and security Urban and suburban affairs and development User charges and fees Virginia Water quality Wetlands Transportation and Public Works 00 2011-09-12 Introduced in House 2012-03-27T15:01:53Z Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II - Continues through March 31, 2012, and authorizes appropriations through that date for, specified federal-aid highway programs under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA), and the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century. Includes among extended funds those for: (1) the surface transportation research, development, and deployment program; (2) training and education; (3) the Bureau of Transportation Statistics; (4) university transportation research; and (5) intelligent transportation systems (ITS) research.

Subjects funding for such programs generally to the same manner of distribution, administration, limitation, and availability for obligation, however, at one-half of the total amount, as funds authorized to be appropriated for such programs and activities out of the Highway Trust Fund for FY2011.

Subjects contract authority, however, between October 1, 2011, and March 31, 2012, for such programs to a specified pro rata limitation on obligations included in any Act making appropriations for FY2012 or a portion of that fiscal year. Waives this obligation limitation, though, for emergency relief and for the equity bonus program.

Extends the allocation of certain transportation program funds to: (1) states for specific programs, including the Interstate and National Highway System program, the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement program, the highway safety improvement program, the Surface Transportation program, and the Highway Bridge program; and (2) the territories and Puerto Rico. Prohibits use of program funds for a high-speed MAGLEV system between Las Vegas, Nevada, and Anaheim, California.

Authorizes the appropriation of $196,427,625 from the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for administrative expenses of the federal-aid highway program for the period from October 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012.

Amends SAFETEA-LU to extend for the same period the authorization of appropriations for specified National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety programs (including NHTSA administrative expenses) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) programs.

Authorizes appropriations through FY2012 for: (1) drug-impaired driving enforcement; and (2) older driver safety and law enforcement training.

Extends, from October 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012, the funding for hazardous materials (hazmat) research projects.

Amends the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to continue for the same period of time the authorized distribution of funds under such Act for coastal wetlands, recreational boating safety, projects under the Clean Vessel Act of 19921, boating infrastructure projects, and the National Outreach and Communications Program.

Extends from October 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012, the allocation of capital investment grant funds for federal transit programs, including the metropolitan planning program and the state planning and research program.

Extends the special rule authority of the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to award urbanized area formula grants to finance the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation in an urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000.

Allocates, from October 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012, certain amounts for formula and bus grants and capital investment grants for: (1) certain new fixed guideway capital projects; (2) new fixed guideway ferry systems and extension projects in Alaska and Hawaii; (3) payments to the Denali Commission for docks, waterfront development projects, and related transportation infrastructure; (4) ferry boats or ferry terminal facilities; (5) a set-aside for the national fuel cell bus technology development program; (6) projects in nonurbanized areas; (7) intermodal terminal projects; and (8) bus testing.

Extends the apportionment of nonurbanized area formula grants for public transportation on Indian reservations.

Extends through FY2012 the apportionment of capital investment grant funds for certain fixed guideway modernization projects.

Extends, from October 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012, the authorization appropriations from the HTF Mass Transit Account for: (1) formula and bus grant projects, (2) capital investment grants, (3) transit research, and (4) administration expenses.

Extends for the same period of time certain SAFETEA-LU programs, including: (1) the contracted paratransit pilot program, (2) the public-private partnership pilot program, (3) project authorizations for final design and construction and preliminary engineering of specified fixed guideway projects, and (4) the elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities pilot program.

Extends certain allocations for national research and technology programs.

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through March 31, 2012, authority for expenditures from the: (1) HTF Highway and Mass Transit accounts, (2) Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, and (3) Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.

Extends through March 31, 2012, excise taxes on: (1) fuel used by certain buses, (2) certain alcohol fuels, (3) gasoline (other than aviation gasoline) and diesel fuel or kerosene, (4) certain heavy trucks and trailers, and (5) tires. Extends the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund tax.

Extends through FY2012 the excise tax on certain heavy vehicles.

Extends through March 31, 2012, the exemptions from excise taxes on: (1) certain sales, and (2) motor vehicles used by a state and local government.

Extends the transfer of certain highway excise taxes to the HTF.

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part V - Extends through January 31, 2012, 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.

Extends through January 31, 2012: (1) the authorization of appropriations for airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning projects (known as airport improvement projects [AIPs]), and (2) the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to make new AIP grants.

Extends until February 1, 2012: (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.

Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary through January 31, 2012, to make agreements to provide small community air service assistance to underserved airports.

Directs the Secretary to extend through January 31, 2012, the termination date of insurance coverage for domestic or foreign-flag aircraft. Grants the Secretary discretionary authority to further extend such coverage through April 30, 2012. Extends through April 30, 2012, the authority of the Secretary to limit air carrier liability for claims arising out of acts of terrorism.

Extends through January 31, 2012: (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 January 31, 2012: (1) the temporary increase to 95% of the federal government's share of certain AIP costs, (2) funding for airport development at Midway Island Airport, and (3) the effective period of final orders of the Secretary regarding the eligibility of small communities for essential air service subsidies.

Authorizes appropriations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for FY2011 and for the period from October 1, 2011, through January 31, 2012, for: (1) FAA operations, (2) air navigation facilities and equipment, and (3) civil aviation research, engineering, and development.

Authorizes appropriations out of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for FY2011 and for the period from October 1, 2011, through January 31, 2012, for the essential air service program.

]]> 81 2011-09-13 Passed House without amendment 2011-10-13T19:15:00Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011 - Title I: Extension of Surface Transportation Programs - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II - Subtitle A: Federal-Aid Highways - (Sec. 111) Continues through March 31, 2012, and authorizes appropriations through that date for, specified federal-aid highway programs under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA), and the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century. Includes among extended funds those for: (1) the surface transportation research, development, and deployment program; (2) training and education; (3) the Bureau of Transportation Statistics; (4) university transportation research; and (5) intelligent transportation systems (ITS) research.

Subjects funding for such programs generally to the same manner of distribution, administration, limitation, and availability for obligation, however, at one-half of the total amount, as funds authorized to be appropriated for such programs and activities out of the Highway Trust Fund for FY2011.

Subjects contract authority, however, between October 1, 2011, and March 31, 2012, for such programs to a specified pro rata limitation on obligations included in any Act making appropriations for FY2012 or a portion of that fiscal year. Waives this obligation limitation, though, for emergency relief and for the equity bonus program.

Extends the allocation of certain transportation program funds to: (1) states for specific programs, including the Interstate and National Highway System program, the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement program, the highway safety improvement program, the Surface Transportation program, and the Highway Bridge program; and (2) the territories and Puerto Rico. Prohibits use of program funds for a high-speed MAGLEV system between Las Vegas, Nevada, and Anaheim, California.

(Sec. 112) Authorizes the appropriation of $196,427,625 from the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for administrative expenses of the federal-aid highway program for the period from October 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012.

Subtitle B: Extension of Highway Safety Programs - (Sec. 121) Amends SAFETEA-LU to extend for the same period of time the authorization of appropriations for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety programs, including: (1) highway safety research and development, (2) the occupant protection incentive grant program, (3) the safety belt performance grant program, (4) state traffic safety information system improvements, (5) the alcohol-impaired driving countermeasures incentive grant program, (6) the National Driver Register, (7) the high visibility enforcement program, (8) motorcyclist safety grant program, (9) the child safety and child booster seat safety incentive grant program, and (10) NHTSA administrative expenses.

Authorizes appropriations through FY2012 for: (1) drug-impaired driving enforcement; and (2) older driver safety and law enforcement training.

(Sec. 122) Extends, from October 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012, the authorization of appropriations for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) programs, including: (1) motor carrier safety grants, (2) FMCSA administrative expenses, (3) commercial driver's license program improvement grants, (4) border enforcement grants, (5) performance and registration information system management grants, (6) commercial vehicle information systems and networks deployment grants, (7) safety data improvement grants, (8) a set-aside for high priority activities that improve commercial motor vehicle safety and compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety regulations, (9) a set-aside for new entrant motor carrier audit grants, (10) FMCSA and NHTSA outreach and education, (11) the commercial motor vehicle operators grant program, (12) the FMCSA Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee, and (13) the working group for development of practices and procedures to enhance federal-state relations.

(Sec. 123) Extends, from October 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012, the funding for hazardous materials (hazmat) research projects.

Amends the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to continue for the same period the authorized distribution of funds under such Act for coastal wetlands, recreational boating safety, projects under the Clean Vessel Act of 19921, boating infrastructure projects, and the National Outreach and Communications Program.

Subtitle C: Public Transportation Programs - (Sec. 131) Extends, from October 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012, the allocation of capital investment grant funds for federal transit programs, including the metropolitan planning program and the state planning and research program.

(Sec. 132) Extends the special rule authority of the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to award urbanized area formula grants to finance the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation in an urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000.

(Sec. 133) Allocates, from October 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012, certain amounts for formula and bus grants and capital investment grants for: (1) certain new fixed guideway capital projects; (2) new fixed guideway ferry systems and extension projects in Alaska and Hawaii; (3) payments to the Denali Commission for docks, waterfront development projects, and related transportation infrastructure; (4) ferry boats or ferry terminal facilities; (5) a set-aside for the national fuel cell bus technology development program; (6) projects in nonurbanized areas; (7) intermodal terminal projects; and (8) bus testing.

(Sec. 134) Extends the apportionment of nonurbanized area formula grants for public transportation on Indian reservations.

(Sec. 135) Extends through FY2012 the apportionment of capital investment grant funds for certain fixed guideway modernization projects.

(Sec. 136) Extends, from October 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012, the authorization appropriations from the HTF Mass Transit Account for: (1) formula and bus grant projects, including allocations for specified projects; (2) capital investment grants; (3) transit research, including allocations for transit cooperative research programs, the National Transit Institute, the university centers program, transportation projects to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the National Technical Assistance Center for senior transportation, and national research programs; and (4) administration expenses.

(Sec. 137) Extends for the same period of time certain SAFETEA-LU programs, including: (1) the contracted paratransit pilot program, (2) the public-private partnership pilot program, (3) project authorizations for final design and construction and preliminary engineering of specified fixed guideway projects, and (4) the elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities pilot program.

Extends certain allocations for national research and technology programs.

Subtitle D: Highway Trust Fund Extension - (Sec. 141) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through March 31, 2012, authority for expenditures from: (1) the HTF Highway and Mass Transit accounts, (2) the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, and (3) the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.

(Sec. 142) Extends through March 31, 2012, excise taxes on: (1) fuel used by certain buses, (2) certain alcohol fuels, (3) gasoline (other than aviation gasoline) and diesel fuel or kerosene, (4) certain heavy trucks and trailers, and (5) tires. Extends the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund tax.

Extends through FY2012 the excise tax on certain heavy vehicles.

Extends through FY2012 the requirement to credit or refund paid floor stocks taxes for unsold tires and taxable fuel.

Extends through March 31, 2012, the exemptions from excise taxes on: (1) certain sales, and (2) motor vehicles used by a state and local government.

Extends the transfer of certain highway excise taxes to the HTF.

Requires the Secretary of Treasury to transfer from the HTF to the Land and Water Conservation Fund amounts equivalent to motorboat fuel taxes collected before April 1, 2012.

Title II: Extension of Air Transportation Programs - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part V - (Sec. 202) Extends through January 31, 2012, 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. 204) Extends through January 31, 2012: (1) the authorization of appropriations for airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning projects (known as airport improvement projects [AIPs]), and (2) the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to make new AIP grants.

(Sec. 205) Extends until February 1, 2012: (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.

Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary through January 31, 2012, to make agreements to provide small community air service assistance to underserved airports.

Directs the Secretary to extend through January 31, 2012, the termination date of insurance coverage for domestic or foreign-flag aircraft. Grants the Secretary discretionary authority to further extend such coverage through April 30, 2012. Extends through April 30, 2012, the authority of the Secretary to limit air carrier liability for claims arising out of acts of terrorism.

Extends through January 31, 2012: (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 January 31, 2012: (1) the temporary increase to 95% of the federal government's share of certain AIP costs, (2) funding for airport development at Midway Island Airport, and (3) the effective period of final orders of the Secretary regarding the eligibility of small communities for essential air service subsidies.

(Sec. 206) Authorizes appropriations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for FY2011 and for the period from October 1, 2011, through January 31, 2012, for: (1) FAA operations, (2) air navigation facilities and equipment, and (3) civil aviation research, engineering, and development.

(Sec. 209) Authorizes appropriations out of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for FY2011 and for the period from October 1, 2011, through January 31, 2012, for the essential air service program.

]]> 82 2011-09-15 Passed Senate without amendment 2011-10-13T19:16:12Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011 - Title I: Extension of Surface Transportation Programs - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II - Subtitle A: Federal-Aid Highways - (Sec. 111) Continues through March 31, 2012, and authorizes appropriations through that date for, specified federal-aid highway programs under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA), and the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century. Includes among extended funds those for: (1) the surface transportation research, development, and deployment program; (2) training and education; (3) the Bureau of Transportation Statistics; (4) university transportation research; and (5) intelligent transportation systems (ITS) research.

Subjects funding for such programs generally to the same manner of distribution, administration, limitation, and availability for obligation, however, at one-half of the total amount, as funds authorized to be appropriated for such programs and activities out of the Highway Trust Fund for FY2011.

Subjects contract authority, however, between October 1, 2011, and March 31, 2012, for such programs to a specified pro rata limitation on obligations included in any Act making appropriations for FY2012 or a portion of that fiscal year. Waives this obligation limitation, though, for emergency relief and for the equity bonus program.

Extends the allocation of certain transportation program funds to: (1) states for specific programs, including the Interstate and National Highway System program, the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement program, the highway safety improvement program, the Surface Transportation program, and the Highway Bridge program; and (2) the territories and Puerto Rico. Prohibits use of program funds for a high-speed MAGLEV system between Las Vegas, Nevada, and Anaheim, California.

(Sec. 112) Authorizes the appropriation of $196,427,625 from the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for administrative expenses of the federal-aid highway program for the period from October 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012.

Subtitle B: Extension of Highway Safety Programs - (Sec. 121) Amends SAFETEA-LU to extend for the same period of time the authorization of appropriations for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety programs, including: (1) highway safety research and development, (2) the occupant protection incentive grant program, (3) the safety belt performance grant program, (4) state traffic safety information system improvements, (5) the alcohol-impaired driving countermeasures incentive grant program, (6) the National Driver Register, (7) the high visibility enforcement program, (8) motorcyclist safety grant program, (9) the child safety and child booster seat safety incentive grant program, and (10) NHTSA administrative expenses.

Authorizes appropriations through FY2012 for: (1) drug-impaired driving enforcement; and (2) older driver safety and law enforcement training.

(Sec. 122) Extends, from October 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012, the authorization of appropriations for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) programs, including: (1) motor carrier safety grants, (2) FMCSA administrative expenses, (3) commercial driver's license program improvement grants, (4) border enforcement grants, (5) performance and registration information system management grants, (6) commercial vehicle information systems and networks deployment grants, (7) safety data improvement grants, (8) a set-aside for high priority activities that improve commercial motor vehicle safety and compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety regulations, (9) a set-aside for new entrant motor carrier audit grants, (10) FMCSA and NHTSA outreach and education, (11) the commercial motor vehicle operators grant program, (12) the FMCSA Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee, and (13) the working group for development of practices and procedures to enhance federal-state relations.

(Sec. 123) Extends, from October 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012, the funding for hazardous materials (hazmat) research projects.

Amends the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to continue for the same period the authorized distribution of funds under such Act for coastal wetlands, recreational boating safety, projects under the Clean Vessel Act of 19921, boating infrastructure projects, and the National Outreach and Communications Program.

Subtitle C: Public Transportation Programs - (Sec. 131) Extends, from October 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012, the allocation of capital investment grant funds for federal transit programs, including the metropolitan planning program and the state planning and research program.

(Sec. 132) Extends the special rule authority of the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to award urbanized area formula grants to finance the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation in an urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000.

(Sec. 133) Allocates, from October 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012, certain amounts for formula and bus grants and capital investment grants for: (1) certain new fixed guideway capital projects; (2) new fixed guideway ferry systems and extension projects in Alaska and Hawaii; (3) payments to the Denali Commission for docks, waterfront development projects, and related transportation infrastructure; (4) ferry boats or ferry terminal facilities; (5) a set-aside for the national fuel cell bus technology development program; (6) projects in nonurbanized areas; (7) intermodal terminal projects; and (8) bus testing.

(Sec. 134) Extends the apportionment of nonurbanized area formula grants for public transportation on Indian reservations.

(Sec. 135) Extends through FY2012 the apportionment of capital investment grant funds for certain fixed guideway modernization projects.

(Sec. 136) Extends, from October 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012, the authorization appropriations from the HTF Mass Transit Account for: (1) formula and bus grant projects, including allocations for specified projects; (2) capital investment grants; (3) transit research, including allocations for transit cooperative research programs, the National Transit Institute, the university centers program, transportation projects to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the National Technical Assistance Center for senior transportation, and national research programs; and (4) administration expenses.

(Sec. 137) Extends for the same period of time certain SAFETEA-LU programs, including: (1) the contracted paratransit pilot program, (2) the public-private partnership pilot program, (3) project authorizations for final design and construction and preliminary engineering of specified fixed guideway projects, and (4) the elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities pilot program.

Extends certain allocations for national research and technology programs.

Subtitle D: Highway Trust Fund Extension - (Sec. 141) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through March 31, 2012, authority for expenditures from: (1) the HTF Highway and Mass Transit accounts, (2) the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, and (3) the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.

(Sec. 142) Extends through March 31, 2012, excise taxes on: (1) fuel used by certain buses, (2) certain alcohol fuels, (3) gasoline (other than aviation gasoline) and diesel fuel or kerosene, (4) certain heavy trucks and trailers, and (5) tires. Extends the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund tax.

Extends through FY2012 the excise tax on certain heavy vehicles.

Extends through FY2012 the requirement to credit or refund paid floor stocks taxes for unsold tires and taxable fuel.

Extends through March 31, 2012, the exemptions from excise taxes on: (1) certain sales, and (2) motor vehicles used by a state and local government.

Extends the transfer of certain highway excise taxes to the HTF.

Requires the Secretary of Treasury to transfer from the HTF to the Land and Water Conservation Fund amounts equivalent to motorboat fuel taxes collected before April 1, 2012.

Title II: Extension of Air Transportation Programs - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part V - (Sec. 202) Extends through January 31, 2012, 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. 204) Extends through January 31, 2012: (1) the authorization of appropriations for airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning projects (known as airport improvement projects [AIPs]), and (2) the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to make new AIP grants.

(Sec. 205) Extends until February 1, 2012: (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.

Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary through January 31, 2012, to make agreements to provide small community air service assistance to underserved airports.

Directs the Secretary to extend through January 31, 2012, the termination date of insurance coverage for domestic or foreign-flag aircraft. Grants the Secretary discretionary authority to further extend such coverage through April 30, 2012. Extends through April 30, 2012, the authority of the Secretary to limit air carrier liability for claims arising out of acts of terrorism.

Extends through January 31, 2012: (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 January 31, 2012: (1) the temporary increase to 95% of the federal government's share of certain AIP costs, (2) funding for airport development at Midway Island Airport, and (3) the effective period of final orders of the Secretary regarding the eligibility of small communities for essential air service subsidies.

(Sec. 206) Authorizes appropriations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for FY2011 and for the period from October 1, 2011, through January 31, 2012, for: (1) FAA operations, (2) air navigation facilities and equipment, and (3) civil aviation research, engineering, and development.

(Sec. 209) Authorizes appropriations out of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for FY2011 and for the period from October 1, 2011, through January 31, 2012, for the essential air service program.

]]> 49 2011-09-16 Public Law 2011-10-13T19:16:24Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011 - Title I: Extension of Surface Transportation Programs - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II - Subtitle A: Federal-Aid Highways - (Sec. 111) Continues through March 31, 2012, and authorizes appropriations through that date for, specified federal-aid highway programs under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA), and the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century. Includes among extended funds those for: (1) the surface transportation research, development, and deployment program; (2) training and education; (3) the Bureau of Transportation Statistics; (4) university transportation research; and (5) intelligent transportation systems (ITS) research.

Subjects funding for such programs generally to the same manner of distribution, administration, limitation, and availability for obligation, however, at one-half of the total amount, as funds authorized to be appropriated for such programs and activities out of the Highway Trust Fund for FY2011.

Subjects contract authority, however, between October 1, 2011, and March 31, 2012, for such programs to a specified pro rata limitation on obligations included in any Act making appropriations for FY2012 or a portion of that fiscal year. Waives this obligation limitation, though, for emergency relief and for the equity bonus program.

Extends the allocation of certain transportation program funds to: (1) states for specific programs, including the Interstate and National Highway System program, the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement program, the highway safety improvement program, the Surface Transportation program, and the Highway Bridge program; and (2) the territories and Puerto Rico. Prohibits use of program funds for a high-speed MAGLEV system between Las Vegas, Nevada, and Anaheim, California.

(Sec. 112) Authorizes the appropriation of $196,427,625 from the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for administrative expenses of the federal-aid highway program for the period from October 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012.

Subtitle B: Extension of Highway Safety Programs - (Sec. 121) Amends SAFETEA-LU to extend for the same period of time the authorization of appropriations for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety programs, including: (1) highway safety research and development, (2) the occupant protection incentive grant program, (3) the safety belt performance grant program, (4) state traffic safety information system improvements, (5) the alcohol-impaired driving countermeasures incentive grant program, (6) the National Driver Register, (7) the high visibility enforcement program, (8) motorcyclist safety grant program, (9) the child safety and child booster seat safety incentive grant program, and (10) NHTSA administrative expenses.

Authorizes appropriations through FY2012 for: (1) drug-impaired driving enforcement; and (2) older driver safety and law enforcement training.

(Sec. 122) Extends, from October 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012, the authorization of appropriations for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) programs, including: (1) motor carrier safety grants, (2) FMCSA administrative expenses, (3) commercial driver's license program improvement grants, (4) border enforcement grants, (5) performance and registration information system management grants, (6) commercial vehicle information systems and networks deployment grants, (7) safety data improvement grants, (8) a set-aside for high priority activities that improve commercial motor vehicle safety and compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety regulations, (9) a set-aside for new entrant motor carrier audit grants, (10) FMCSA and NHTSA outreach and education, (11) the commercial motor vehicle operators grant program, (12) the FMCSA Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee, and (13) the working group for development of practices and procedures to enhance federal-state relations.

(Sec. 123) Extends, from October 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012, the funding for hazardous materials (hazmat) research projects.

Amends the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to continue for the same period the authorized distribution of funds under such Act for coastal wetlands, recreational boating safety, projects under the Clean Vessel Act of 19921, boating infrastructure projects, and the National Outreach and Communications Program.

Subtitle C: Public Transportation Programs - (Sec. 131) Extends, from October 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012, the allocation of capital investment grant funds for federal transit programs, including the metropolitan planning program and the state planning and research program.

(Sec. 132) Extends the special rule authority of the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to award urbanized area formula grants to finance the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation in an urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000.

(Sec. 133) Allocates, from October 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012, certain amounts for formula and bus grants and capital investment grants for: (1) certain new fixed guideway capital projects; (2) new fixed guideway ferry systems and extension projects in Alaska and Hawaii; (3) payments to the Denali Commission for docks, waterfront development projects, and related transportation infrastructure; (4) ferry boats or ferry terminal facilities; (5) a set-aside for the national fuel cell bus technology development program; (6) projects in nonurbanized areas; (7) intermodal terminal projects; and (8) bus testing.

(Sec. 134) Extends the apportionment of nonurbanized area formula grants for public transportation on Indian reservations.

(Sec. 135) Extends through FY2012 the apportionment of capital investment grant funds for certain fixed guideway modernization projects.

(Sec. 136) Extends, from October 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012, the authorization appropriations from the HTF Mass Transit Account for: (1) formula and bus grant projects, including allocations for specified projects; (2) capital investment grants; (3) transit research, including allocations for transit cooperative research programs, the National Transit Institute, the university centers program, transportation projects to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the National Technical Assistance Center for senior transportation, and national research programs; and (4) administration expenses.

(Sec. 137) Extends for the same period of time certain SAFETEA-LU programs, including: (1) the contracted paratransit pilot program, (2) the public-private partnership pilot program, (3) project authorizations for final design and construction and preliminary engineering of specified fixed guideway projects, and (4) the elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities pilot program.

Extends certain allocations for national research and technology programs.

Subtitle D: Highway Trust Fund Extension - (Sec. 141) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through March 31, 2012, authority for expenditures from: (1) the HTF Highway and Mass Transit accounts, (2) the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, and (3) the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.

(Sec. 142) Extends through March 31, 2012, excise taxes on: (1) fuel used by certain buses, (2) certain alcohol fuels, (3) gasoline (other than aviation gasoline) and diesel fuel or kerosene, (4) certain heavy trucks and trailers, and (5) tires. Extends the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund tax.

Extends through FY2012 the excise tax on certain heavy vehicles.

Extends through FY2012 the requirement to credit or refund paid floor stocks taxes for unsold tires and taxable fuel.

Extends through March 31, 2012, the exemptions from excise taxes on: (1) certain sales, and (2) motor vehicles used by a state and local government.

Extends the transfer of certain highway excise taxes to the HTF.

Requires the Secretary of Treasury to transfer from the HTF to the Land and Water Conservation Fund amounts equivalent to motorboat fuel taxes collected before April 1, 2012.

Title II: Extension of Air Transportation Programs - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part V - (Sec. 202) Extends through January 31, 2012, 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. 204) Extends through January 31, 2012: (1) the authorization of appropriations for airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning projects (known as airport improvement projects [AIPs]), and (2) the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to make new AIP grants.

(Sec. 205) Extends until February 1, 2012: (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.

Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary through January 31, 2012, to make agreements to provide small community air service assistance to underserved airports.

Directs the Secretary to extend through January 31, 2012, the termination date of insurance coverage for domestic or foreign-flag aircraft. Grants the Secretary discretionary authority to further extend such coverage through April 30, 2012. Extends through April 30, 2012, the authority of the Secretary to limit air carrier liability for claims arising out of acts of terrorism.

Extends through January 31, 2012: (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 January 31, 2012: (1) the temporary increase to 95% of the federal government's share of certain AIP costs, (2) funding for airport development at Midway Island Airport, and (3) the effective period of final orders of the Secretary regarding the eligibility of small communities for essential air service subsidies.

(Sec. 206) Authorizes appropriations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for FY2011 and for the period from October 1, 2011, through January 31, 2012, for: (1) FAA operations, (2) air navigation facilities and equipment, and (3) civil aviation research, engineering, and development.

(Sec. 209) Authorizes appropriations out of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for FY2011 and for the period from October 1, 2011, through January 31, 2012, for the essential air service program.

]]> Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011 Display Title Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011 Official Title as Introduced To provide an extension of surface and air transportation programs, and for other purposes. Introduced in House IH Short Titles as Passed Senate Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011 S Senate Short Titles as Enacted Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011 Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part V Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II Short Titles as Passed House for portions of this bill Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part V H House Short Titles as Introduced Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011 Short Titles as Passed Senate for portions of this bill Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part V S Senate Short Titles as Passed Senate for portions of this bill Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II S Senate Short Titles as Enacted for portions of this bill Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part V Short Titles as Enacted for portions of this bill Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II Short Titles as Passed House for portions of this bill Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II H House Short Titles as Passed House Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011 H House 622 112 SAMDT To decrease the authorizations of appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration to fiscal year 2008 levels. 2022-02-08T17:28:17Z 2011-09-15 Amendment SA 622 under the order of 9/15/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 61. Record Vote Number: 137. Record Vote Number: 137 https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1121/vote_112_1_00137.xml SA 622 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/112th-congress/senate-amendment/622 P000603 Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] Rand Paul R KY 2011-09-15T04:00:00Z 2011-09-15T04:00:00Z Senate 112 HR House H 2887 Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011 2023-09-06T22:27:32Z 7 2011-09-15 0 Senate Amendment SA 622 under the order of 9/15/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 61. Record Vote Number: 137. Floor 137 Senate 112 2011-09-15T22:08:58Z 1 https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1121/vote_112_1_00137.xml 2011-09-15 0 Senate Amendment SA 622 proposed by Senator Paul. (consideration: CR S5666-5668; text: CR S5666) To decrease the authorizations of appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration to fiscal year 2008 levels. Floor 2011-09-15 Roll call votes on amendments in Senate: Amendment SA 622 under the order of 9/15/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 61. Record Vote Number: 137. Floor 97000 9 Library of Congress 137 Senate 112 2011-09-15T22:08:58Z 1 https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1121/vote_112_1_00137.xml 2011-09-15 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 622 proposed by Senator Paul.(consideration: CR S5666-5668; text: CR S5666) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2011-09-15 Senate amendment not agreed to: Amendment SA 622 under the order of 9/15/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 61. Record Vote Number: 137. Floor 95000 9 Library of Congress 137 Senate 112 2011-09-15T22:08:58Z 1 https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1121/vote_112_1_00137.xml 2011-09-15 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 621 112 SAMDT To limit the amount authorized to be expended from the Highway Trust Fund in any fiscal year to the amount anticipated to be deposited into the Highway Trust Fund in that fiscal year. 2022-02-08T17:28:17Z 2011-09-15 Amendment SA 621 under the order of 9/15/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 14 - 84. Record Vote Number: 136. Record Vote Number: 136 https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1121/vote_112_1_00136.xml SA 621 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/112th-congress/senate-amendment/621 P000603 Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] Rand Paul R KY 2011-09-15T04:00:00Z 2011-09-15T04:00:00Z Senate 112 HR House H 2887 Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011 2023-09-06T22:27:32Z 7 2011-09-15 0 Senate Amendment SA 621 under the order of 9/15/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 14 - 84. Record Vote Number: 136. Floor 136 Senate 112 2011-09-15T21:50:54Z 1 https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1121/vote_112_1_00136.xml 2011-09-15 0 Senate Amendment SA 621 proposed by Senator Paul. (consideration: CR S5666-5668; text: CR S5666) To limit the amount authorized to be expended from the Highway Trust Fund in any fiscal year to the amount anticipated to be deposited into the Highway Trust Fund in that fiscal year. Floor 2011-09-15 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 621 proposed by Senator Paul.(consideration: CR S5666-5668; text: CR S5666) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2011-09-15 Senate amendment not agreed to: Amendment SA 621 under the order of 9/15/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 14 - 84. Record Vote Number: 136. Floor 95000 9 Library of Congress 136 Senate 112 2011-09-15T21:50:54Z 1 https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1121/vote_112_1_00136.xml 2011-09-15 Roll call votes on amendments in Senate: Amendment SA 621 under the order of 9/15/2011, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 14 - 84. Record Vote Number: 136. Floor 97000 9 Library of Congress 136 Senate 112 2011-09-15T21:50:54Z 1 https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1121/vote_112_1_00136.xml 2011-09-15 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress Enrolled Bill https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr2887enr/xml/BILLS-112hr2887enr.xml Placed on Calendar Senate 2011-09-14T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr2887pcs/xml/BILLS-112hr2887pcs.xml Engrossed in House 2011-09-13T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr2887eh/xml/BILLS-112hr2887eh.xml Introduced in House 2011-09-12T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr2887ih/xml/BILLS-112hr2887ih.xml 2011-09-17T03:59:59Z Public Law 2011-09-16 Became Public Law No: 112-30. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. 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