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H.R. 5297Became Law

Civil Aeronautics Board Sunset Act of 1984

(Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 98-1025)

Civil Aeronautics Board Sunset Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to terminate certain functions of the Civil Aeronautics Board and transfer others to the Department of Transportation.

Transfers to the Department the authority of the Board concerning: (1) consolidation, merger, and acquisition of control; (2) interlocking relationships; (3) pooling and other agreements; and (4) antitrust exemptions. (Currently, such authority is scheduled for transfer to the Department of Justice effective January 1, 1985). Terminates such authority of the Department of Transportation on January 1, 1989.

Terminates the authority of the Board with respect to the air carriage of mail, tariffs of air carriers, and rates of service on January 1, 1985.

Terminates the authority of the Board with respect to stock ownership disclosures, loans and financial aid approvals, special operating authorizations, and certain rate-making provisions on January 1, 1985.

Transfers to the U.S. Postal Service the Board's authority to set rates for domestic mail, except with respect to the carriage of mail within Alaska. Transfers such authority with respect to Alaska to the Department of Transportation.

Deems all authority of the Board not otherwise terminated or transferred on or before January 1, 1985, to be transferred to the Department of Transportation.

Transfers the authority of the Department of Transportation to set rates for the carriage of mail within Alaska to the Postal Service on January 1, 1989. Directs the Postal Service to exercise such authority through negotiations or competitive bidding.

Transfers to the Secretary of Transportation all functions, powers, and duties of the Board under specified provisions of law.

Requires the Secretary to collect and disseminate certain information on passengers traveling in interstate and overseas air transportation. Prohibits the Secretary from requiring air carriers to submit such information on a flight-by-flight basis.

Requires the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees by July 1, 1987, with respect to consolidation transactions, interlocking relationships, and agreements that have been exempted under the antitrust laws and recommend whether such authority should be retained or repealed.

Requires both the Secretary and the Postmaster General to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees by July 1, 1987, on their respective authorities to establish rates for the air transportation of mail, including recommendations with respect to such authority in Alaska.

Authorizes air carriers to incorporate by reference in any ticket or other written instrument any of the terms of the contract of carriage in air transportation.

Makes miscellaneous amendments to conform to provisions of this Act.

Transfers to the appropriate agencies the personnel, assets, liabilities, and records connected with any function transferred by this Act.

Requires the Board or the Secretary (as the case may be) to consult with the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board prior to issuing or amending any order, rule, regulation, or procedure that will have a significant impact on the accessibility of commercial airports or air transportation for handicapped persons.

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to study the feasibility of constructing a rail rapid transit line between the West Falls Church, Virginia, station of the Washington, D. C., metrorail system and Dulles International Airport in Virginia.

Declares that until January 1, 1987, essential air service at specified cities in Alaska shall be operated with the size aircraft provided for in a certain Board order, unless otherwise specified under an agreement between the Department of Transportation and Alaska. Limits the amount of compensation which may be paid for such essential air transportation for FY 1985 and 1986, and for the period beginning October 1, 1986, and ending December 31, 1986. Directs the Secretary to study the feasibility of providing such transportation with smaller capacity aircraft, the level of compensation required for such transportation, and the impact of such aircraft on the air transportation system in Alaska. Requires a report to Congress on such study by January 1, 1986.

Prohibits a specified Board order from taking effect before December 31, 1984.

Became Public Law No: 98-443.

Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13](D-CA)Sponsor
6 cosponsors4 D2 R
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  1. PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 98-443.

  2. BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 98-443.

  3. PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to conference report by Voice Vote.

  9. ResolvingDifferences23000

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Voice Vote.

  10. ResolvingDifferencesH42510

    House Agreed to Conference Report by Voice Vote.

  11. ResolvingDifferences21000

    Conference report agreed to in House: House Agreed to Conference Report by Voice Vote.

  12. ResolvingDifferencesH25200

    Conference Report 98-1025 Filed in House.

  13. ResolvingDifferences20900

    Conference report filed: Conference Report 98-1025 Filed in House.

  14. ResolvingDifferences

    Conferees agreed to file conference report.

  15. ResolvingDifferences20800

    Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.

  16. ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    House Agreed to Request for Conference and Speaker Appointed Conferees: Mineta, Anderson, Roe, Snyder, Hammerschmidt.

  17. ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    House Disagreed to Senate Amendments by Unanimous Consent.

  18. NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House Disagreed to Senate Amendments by Unanimous Consent.

  19. ResolvingDifferences

    Senate insists on its amendments, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Packwood; Goldwater; Kassebaum; Hollings; Exon.

  20. Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  21. Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  22. Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

  23. Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1077.

  24. Discharge

    Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  25. Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  26. Committee

    Subcommittee on Aviation. Hearings held.

    Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security Subcommittee
  27. IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  28. FloorH37100

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  29. Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  30. FloorH30000

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

  31. CommitteeH13000

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOT.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  32. CalendarsH12410

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 458.

  33. CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Report No: 98-793.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
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    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Report No: 98-793.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  35. CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  36. CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Aviation Subcommittee
  37. CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Aviation Subcommittee
  38. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Aviation Subcommittee
  39. CommitteeH21000

    Hearings Held by Subcommittee on Aviation Prior to Introduction (May 24; Jun 9, 15, 21, 22, 23; Jul 26, 28; Aug 16; Oct 20; Nov 10, 83 and Jan 31; Feb 1, 29; Mar 1, 13, 14, 84).

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  40. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  41. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Sep 14, 198448
(Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 98-1025)

Civil Aeronautics Board Sunset Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to terminate certain functions of the Civil Aeronautics Board and transfer others to the Department of Transportation.

Transfers to the Department the authority of the Board concerning: (1) consolidation, merger, and acquisition of control; (2) interlocking relationships; (3) pooling and other agreements; and (4) antitrust exemptions. (Currently, such authority is scheduled for transfer to the Department of Justice effective January 1, 1985). Terminates such authority of the Department of Transportation on January 1, 1989.

Terminates the authority of the Board with respect to the air carriage of mail, tariffs of air carriers, and rates of service on January 1, 1985.

Terminates the authority of the Board with respect to stock ownership disclosures, loans and financial aid approvals, special operating authorizations, and certain rate-making provisions on January 1, 1985.

Transfers to the U.S. Postal Service the Board's authority to set rates for domestic mail, except with respect to the carriage of mail within Alaska. Transfers such authority with respect to Alaska to the Department of Transportation.

Deems all authority of the Board not otherwise terminated or transferred on or before January 1, 1985, to be transferred to the Department of Transportation.

Transfers the authority of the Department of Transportation to set rates for the carriage of mail within Alaska to the Postal Service on January 1, 1989. Directs the Postal Service to exercise such authority through negotiations or competitive bidding.

Transfers to the Secretary of Transportation all functions, powers, and duties of the Board under specified provisions of law.

Requires the Secretary to collect and disseminate certain information on passengers traveling in interstate and overseas air transportation. Prohibits the Secretary from requiring air carriers to submit such information on a flight-by-flight basis.

Requires the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees by July 1, 1987, with respect to consolidation transactions, interlocking relationships, and agreements that have been exempted under the antitrust laws and recommend whether such authority should be retained or repealed.

Requires both the Secretary and the Postmaster General to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees by July 1, 1987, on their respective authorities to establish rates for the air transportation of mail, including recommendations with respect to such authority in Alaska.

Authorizes air carriers to incorporate by reference in any ticket or other written instrument any of the terms of the contract of carriage in air transportation.

Makes miscellaneous amendments to conform to provisions of this Act.

Transfers to the appropriate agencies the personnel, assets, liabilities, and records connected with any function transferred by this Act.

Requires the Board or the Secretary (as the case may be) to consult with the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board prior to issuing or amending any order, rule, regulation, or procedure that will have a significant impact on the accessibility of commercial airports or air transportation for handicapped persons.

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to study the feasibility of constructing a rail rapid transit line between the West Falls Church, Virginia, station of the Washington, D. C., metrorail system and Dulles International Airport in Virginia.

Declares that until January 1, 1987, essential air service at specified cities in Alaska shall be operated with the size aircraft provided for in a certain Board order, unless otherwise specified under an agreement between the Department of Transportation and Alaska. Limits the amount of compensation which may be paid for such essential air transportation for FY 1985 and 1986, and for the period beginning October 1, 1986, and ending December 31, 1986. Directs the Secretary to study the feasibility of providing such transportation with smaller capacity aircraft, the level of compensation required for such transportation, and the impact of such aircraft on the air transportation system in Alaska. Requires a report to Congress on such study by January 1, 1986.

Prohibits a specified Board order from taking effect before December 31, 1984.

Aug 9, 198435
(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Civil Aeronautics Board Sunset Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to terminate and transfer certain functions of the Civil Aeronautics Board to the Department of Transportation.

Terminates the authority of the Board with respect to the air carriage of mail, tariffs of air carriers, and rates of service on January 1, 1985.

Terminates the authority of the Board with respect to stock ownership disclosures, loans and financial aid approvals, special operating authorizations, and certain rate-making provisions on January 1, 1985.

Transfers to the U.S. Postal Service the Board's authority to set rates for domestic mail, except with respect to the carriage of mail within Alaska. Transfers such authority with respect to Alaska to the Department of Transportation.

Deems all authority of the Board not otherwise terminated or transferred on or before January 1, 1985, to be transferred to the Department of Transportation.

Transfers the authority of the Department of Transportation to set rates for the carriage of mail within Alaska to the Postal Service on January 1, 1989. Directs the Postal Service to exercise such authority through negotiations or competitive bidding.

Transfers to the Secretary of Transportation all functions, powers, and duties of the Board under specified provisions of law.

Requires the Secretary to collect and disseminate certain information on passengers traveling in interstate and overseas air transportation. Prohibits the Secretary from requiring air carriers to submit such information on a flight-by-flight basis.

Requires the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees by July 1, 1987, with respect to consolidation transactions, interlocking relationships, and agreements that have been exempted under the antitrust laws and recommend whether such authority should be retained or repealed.

Requires both the Secretary and the Postmaster General to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees by July 1, 1987, on their respective authorities to establish rates for the air transportation of mail, including recommendations with respect to such authority in Alaska.

Authorizes air carriers to incorporate by reference in any ticket or other written instrument any of the terms of the contract of carriage in air transportation.

Makes miscellaneous amendments to conform to provisions of this Act.

Transfers to the appropriate agencies the personnel, assets, liabilities, and records connected with any function transferred by this Act.

Requires the Board or the Secretary (as the case may be) to consult with the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board prior to issuing or amending any order, rule, regulation, or procedure that will have a significant impact on the accessibility of commercial airports or air transportation for handicapped persons.

Authorizes the Civil Aeronautics Board to undertake such studies as necessary to determine the extent to which any aspect of air transportation furthers or hinders the public interest.

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to study the feasibility of constructing a rail rapid transit line between the West Falls Church, Virginia, station of the Washington, D. C., metrorail system and Dulles International Airport in Virginia.

Redefines essential air transportation for Alaska to include that provided for in a certain Board order, unless otherwise specified under an agreement between the Department of Transportation and Alaska.

Jun 5, 198436
(Measure passed House, amended)

Civil Aeronautics Board Sunset Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to terminate and transfer certain functions of the Civil Aeronautics Board to the Department of Transportation.

Transfers to the Department the authority of the Board concerning: (1) consolidation, merger, and acquisition of control; (2) interlocking relationships; (3) pooling and other agreements; and (4) antitrust exemptions. (Currently, such authority is scheduled for transfer to the Department of Justice effective January 1, 1985). Terminates such authority of the Department of Transportation on January 1, 1989.

Terminates the authority of the Board with respect to the air carriage of mail, tariffs of air carriers, and rates of service on January 1, 1985.

Terminates the authority of the Board with respect to stock ownership disclosures, loans and financial aid approvals, special operating authorizations, and certain rate-making provisions on January 1, 1985.

Transfers to the U.S. Postal Service the Board's authority to set rates for domestic mail, except with respect to the carriage of mail within Alaska. Transfers such authority with respect to Alaska to the Department of Transportation.

Deems all authority of the Board not otherwise terminated or transferred on or before January 1, 1985, to be transferred to the Department of Transportation.

Transfers the authority of the Department of Transportation to set rates for the carriage of mail within Alaska to the Postal Service on January 1, 1989. Directs the Postal Service to exercise such authority through negotiations or competitive bidding.

Transfers to the Secretary of Transportation all functions, powers, and duties of the Board under specified provisions of law.

Requires the Secretary to collect and disseminate certain information on passengers traveling in interstate and overseas air transportation. Prohibits the Secretary from requiring air carriers to submit such information on a flight-by-flight basis.

Requires the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees by July 1, 1987, with respect to consolidation transactions, interlocking relationships, and agreements that have been exempted under the antitrust laws and recommend whether such authority should be retained or repealed.

Requires both the Secretary and the Postmaster General to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees by July 1, 1987, on their respective authorities to establish rates for the air transportation of mail, including recommendations with respect to such authority in Alaska.

Authorizes air carriers to incorporate by reference in any ticket or other written instrument any of the terms of the contract of carriage in air transportation.

Makes miscellaneous amendments to conform to provisions of this Act.

Transfers to the appropriate agencies the personnel, assets, liabilities, and records connected with any function transferred by this Act.

May 21, 198417
(Reported to House from the Committee on Public Works and Transportation with amendment, H. Rept. 98-793)

Civil Aeronautics Board Sunset Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to terminate and transfer certain functions of the Civil Aeronautics Board to the Department of Transportation.

Transfers to the Department the authority of the Board concerning: (1) consolidation, merger, and acquisition of control; (2) interlocking relationships; (3) pooling and other agreements; and (4) antitrust exemptions. (Currently, such authority is scheduled for transfer to the Department of Justice effective January 1, 1985). Terminates such authority of the Department of Transportation on January 1, 1989.

Terminates the authority of the Board with respect to the air carriage of mail, tariffs of air carriers, and rates of service on January 1, 1985.

Terminates the authority of the Board with respect to stock ownership disclosures, loans and financial aid approvals, special operating authorizations, and certain rate-making provisions on January 1, 1985.

Transfers to the U.S. Postal Service the Board's authority to set rates for domestic mail, except with respect to the carriage of mail within Alaska. Transfers such authority with respect to Alaska to the Department of Transportation.

Deems all authority of the Board not otherwise terminated or transferred on or before January 1, 1985, to be transferred to the Department of Transportation.

Transfers the authority of the Department of Transportation to set rates for the carriage of mail within Alaska to the Postal Service on January 1, 1989. Directs the Postal Service to exercise such authority through negotiations or competitive bidding.

Transfers to the Secretary of Transportation all functions, powers, and duties of the Board under specified provisions of law.

Requires the Secretary to collect and disseminate certain information on passengers traveling in interstate and overseas air transportation. Prohibits the Secretary from requiring air carriers to submit such information on a flight-by-flight basis.

Requires the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees by July 1, 1987, with respect to consolidation transactions, interlocking relationships, and agreements that have been exempted under the antitrust laws and recommend whether such authority should be retained or repealed.

Requires both the Secretary and the Postmaster General to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees by July 1, 1987, on their respective authorities to establish rates for the air transportation of mail, including recommendations with respect to such authority in Alaska.

Authorizes air carriers to incorporate by reference in any ticket or other written instrument any of the terms of the contract of carriage in air transportation.

Makes miscellaneous amendments to conform to provisions of this Act.

Transfers to the appropriate agencies the personnel, assets, liabilities, and records connected with any function transferred by this Act.

Mar 29, 198400

Civil Aeronautics Board Sunset Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to terminate certain functions of the Civil Aeronautics Board and transfer others to the Department of Transportation.

Transfers to the Department the authority of the Board concerning: (1) consolidation, merger, and acquisition of control; (2) interlocking relationships; (3) pooling and other agreements; and (4) antitrust exemptions. (Currently, such authority is scheduled for transfer to the Department of Justice effective January 1, 1985). Terminates such authority of the Department of Transportation on January 1, 1989.

Terminates the authority of the Board with respect to the air carriage of mail, tariffs of air carriers, and rates of service on January 1, 1985.

Terminates the authority of the Board with respect to stock ownership disclosures, loans and financial aid approvals, special operating authorizations, and certain rate-making provisions on January 1, 1985.

Deems all authority of the Board not otherwise terminated or transferred on or before January 1, 1985, to be transferred to the Department of Transportation.

Transfers to the Secretary of Transportation all functions, powers, and duties of the Board under specified provisions of law.

Requires the Secretary to collect and disseminate certain information on passengers traveling in interstate and overseas air transportation.

Requires the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees by July 1, 1987, with respect to consolidation transactions, interlocking relationships, and agreements that have been exempted under the antitrust laws and recommend whether such authority should be retained or repealed.

Authorizes air carriers to incorporate by reference in any ticket or other written instrument any of the terms of the contract of carriage in air transportation.

Makes miscellaneous amendments to conform to provisions of this Act.

Transfers to the appropriate agencies the personnel, assets, liabilities, and records connected with any function transferred by this Act.