HR 2279 · 112th Congress 2011–2013, ended

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part III

Introduced Jun 22, 2011 Originated House Became Public Law 112-21 Sponsor John L. Mica R-FL

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Latest action · Jun 29, 2011 Became Public Law No: 112-21.

Progress

Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.

  1. IntroducedJun 22, 2011
  2. Passed HouseJun 24, 2011
  3. Passed SenateJun 27, 2011
  4. To the PresidentJun 28, 2011
  5. Became lawJun 29, 2011Public Law 112-21

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part III - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through July 22, 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 July 22, 2011, for airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning projects (known as airport improvement projects [AIPs]). Allows such funds to be obligated at any time through September 30, 2011, and to remain available until expended. Sets forth a formula for calculating AIP funding apportionments.

Extends through July 22, 2011, the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to make new AIP grants.

Extends until July 23, 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 July 22, 2011, the termination date of insurance coverage for domestic or foreign-flag aircraft. Grants the Secretary discretionary authority to further extend such coverage through October 31, 2011. Extends through October 31, 2011, the authority of the Secretary to limit air carrier liability for claims arising out of acts of terrorism.

Extends through July 22, 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 Junly 22, 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.

Cosponsors 2

Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jun 22, 2011.

SeatCosponsorSigned on
R-MIDave CampOriginalJun 22, 2011
R-WIThomas E. PetriOriginalJun 22, 2011

Committees 2

Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.

ChamberCommitteeWhat it did
HouseTransportation and Infrastructure Committee
Referred Jun 22, 2011Discharged Jun 24, 2011
Aviation Subcommittee
Referred Jun 23, 2011
HouseWays and Means Committee
Referred Jun 22, 2011Discharged Jun 24, 2011

Actions 14

Everything that happened, newest first.

  1. Jun 29, 2011Signed by President.
  2. Jun 29, 2011Became Public Law No: 112-21.
  3. Jun 28, 2011Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  4. Jun 28, 2011Presented to President.
  5. Jun 27, 2011Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4132)
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In the Congressional Record 2

Days the Record’s own index lists this bill, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.

WhereIn the RecordMembersDate
SenateDebate and remarks S4132Harry Reid D-NVJun 27, 2011
HouseDebate and remarks H4533Text printed H4533Jerry F. Costello D-IL, John L. Mica R-FLJun 24, 2011

Research

What has been written about this bill: committee reports, cost estimates, the sponsor’s authority statement, printed hearings and the Congressional Research Service’s work.

Constitutional authority

Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution, specifically Clause 1, Clause 3, and Clause 18.

The sponsor’s statement, as printed in the page H4458.

CRS reports 6

Congressional Research Service work that CRS links to this bill or the law it became, newest first.

Cite it 6

Products on other subjects that cite it, usually among other measures.

Related bills 7

Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.

BillTitleRelationshipLatest action
S 340Airport and Airway Trust Fund Reauthorization Act of 2011Related billFeb 14, 2011
HR 1034Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Reauthorization Act of 2011Related billMar 29, 2011
HR 1079Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011Related billMar 31, 2011
S 1387Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IVRelated billJul 21, 2011
HR 1893Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IIRelated billMay 31, 2011
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Titles 5

Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.

Official Title as Introduced
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.
Short Titles as Introduced
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part III
Short Titles as Passed House
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part III
Short Titles as Passed Senate
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part III
Short Titles as Enacted
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part III

Subjects

Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Taxation.

Text 4

Each version as it was printed, newest first.

  1. —Enrolled Bill
  2. Jun 27, 2011Received in Senate
  3. Jun 24, 2011Engrossed in House
  4. Jun 22, 2011Introduced in House

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