HR 3800 · 112th Congress 2011–2013, ended

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2012

Introduced Jan 23, 2012 Originated House Became Public Law 112-91 Sponsor John L. Mica R-FL

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Latest action · Jan 31, 2012 Became Public Law No: 112-91.

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. IntroducedJan 23, 2012
  2. Passed HouseJan 24, 2012
  3. Passed SenateJan 26, 2012
  4. To the PresidentJan 30, 2012
  5. Became lawJan 31, 2012Public Law 112-91

Summary

(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 2012 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through February 17, 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. 4) Extends through February 17, 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 (DOT) to make new AIP grants.

(Sec. 5) Extends through February 17, 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 February 17, 2012, to make agreements to provide small community air service assistance to underserved airports.

Directs the Secretary to extend through February 17, 2012, the termination date of insurance coverage for domestic or foreign-flag aircraft. Grants the Secretary discretionary authority to further extend such coverage through May 17, 2012. Extends through May 17, 2012, the authority of the Secretary to limit air carrier liability for claims arising out of acts of terrorism.

Extends through February 17, 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 February 17, 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. 6) Authorizes appropriations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the period from October 1, 2011, through February 17, 2012, for: (1) FAA operations; (2) air navigation facilities and equipment; and (3) civil aviation research, engineering, and development.

(Sec. 9) Authorizes appropriations out of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for the period from October 1, 2011, through February 17, 2012, for the essential air service (EAS) program.

Cosponsors 6

Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jan 23, 2012.

SeatCosponsorSigned on
R-MIDave CampOriginalJan 23, 2012
D-ILJerry F. CostelloOriginalJan 23, 2012
D-GAJohn LewisOriginalJan 23, 2012
D-WVNick J. Rahall IIOriginalJan 23, 2012
D-MISander M. LevinOriginalJan 23, 2012
R-WIThomas E. PetriOriginalJan 23, 2012

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 Jan 23, 2012
Aviation Subcommittee
Referred Jan 24, 2012
HouseWays and Means Committee
Referred Jan 23, 2012

Actions 13

Everything that happened, newest first.

  1. Jan 31, 2012Signed by President.
  2. Jan 31, 2012Became Public Law No: 112-91.
  3. Jan 30, 2012Presented to President.
  4. Jan 26, 2012Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S136)
  5. Jan 26, 2012Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  6. Jan 24, 2012Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  7. Jan 24, 2012Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  8. Jan 24, 2012Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H135-137)
  9. Jan 24, 2012DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3800.
  10. Jan 24, 2012Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H135)
  11. Jan 24, 2012Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  12. Jan 23, 2012Introduced in House
  13. Jan 23, 2012Referred 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.

In the Congressional Record 3

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 S136Harry Reid D-NVJan 26, 2012
ExtensionsDebate and remarks E77Timothy V. Johnson R-ILJan 25, 2012
HouseDebate and remarks H135–H137Text printed H135Blake Farenthold R-TX, Eleanor Holmes Norton D-DC, Jerry F. Costello D-IL, John L. Mica R-FL, Thomas E. Petri R-WIJan 24, 2012

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 H114.

CRS reports 7

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

Cite it 7

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

Related bills 1

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

BillTitleRelationshipLatest action
HR 2887Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011Related billSep 16, 2011

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 authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes.
Short Titles as Introduced
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2012
Short Titles as Passed House
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2012
Short Titles as Passed Senate
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2012
Short Titles as Enacted
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2012

Subjects

Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Transportation and Public Works.

Text 4

Each version as it was printed, newest first.

  1. —Enrolled Bill
  2. Jan 26, 2012Received in Senate
  3. Jan 24, 2012Engrossed in House
  4. Jan 23, 2012Introduced in House

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