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H.R. 4721Became Law

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary public law (Mar 30, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on March 17, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016

TITLE I--AIRPORT AND AIRWAY PROGRAMS

(Sec. 101) This bill reauthorizes for the period March 31, 2016, through July 15, 2016, the airport improvement program and specified related authorities, including:

  • the competition disclosure requirement under a development project grant for a large hub airport or a medium hub airport;
  • the eligibility for small airport grants of sponsors of airports in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Republic of Palau;
  • the air traffic control contract program;
  • state and local government compatible land use planning and projects;
  • Department of Transportation authority to appropriate funds to acquire, establish, and improve air navigation facilities;
  • civil aviation research and development;
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations; and
  • essential air service.

(Sec. 102) The Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act is amended to extend through the same period:

  • the authorization for airport development at Midway Island Airport, and
  • the authority of any final order with respect to the eligibility for essential air service compensation.

The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 is amended to extend through:

  • FY2016 the requirement for an Inspector General report on participation in FAA programs by disadvantaged small business concerns,
  • July 15, 2016, the pilot program under which operators of up to four public-use airports may receive grants for activities related to the redevelopment of airport properties, and
  • the same date the advisory committee for aviation consumer protection.

TITLE II--REVENUE PROVISIONS

(Sec. 201) The Internal Revenue Code is amended to extend through July 15, 2017, expenditure authority from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, fuel and ticket taxes, as well as the exemption from ticket taxes for aircraft in fractional ownership aircraft programs.

What just happenedMar 30, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-141.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9](R-PA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Mar 30, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-141.

  2. Mar 30, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-141.

  3. Mar 30, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Mar 30, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Mar 24, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Mar 24, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Mar 21, 2016ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Mar 21, 2016ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H1485-1486)

  9. Mar 21, 2016NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H1485-1486)

  10. Mar 21, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4721.

  11. Mar 21, 2016ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Shuster moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H1485-1487)

  12. Mar 17, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  13. Mar 17, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1560-1561)

  14. Mar 17, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1560-1561)

  15. Mar 17, 2016Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1560-1561)

  16. Mar 15, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  17. Mar 14, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  18. Mar 14, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1320)

  19. Mar 14, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1320)

  20. Mar 14, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4721.

  21. Mar 14, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1320-1324)

  22. Mar 14, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Shuster moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  23. Mar 11, 2016Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Aviation Subcommittee
  24. Mar 10, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    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.

    Ways and Means Committee
  25. Mar 10, 2016IntroReferralH11100-A

    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.

  26. Mar 10, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    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.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  27. Mar 10, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  28. Mar 10, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawMar 30, 201649

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on March 17, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016

TITLE I--AIRPORT AND AIRWAY PROGRAMS

(Sec. 101) This bill reauthorizes for the period March 31, 2016, through July 15, 2016, the airport improvement program and specified related authorities, including:

  • the competition disclosure requirement under a development project grant for a large hub airport or a medium hub airport;
  • the eligibility for small airport grants of sponsors of airports in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Republic of Palau;
  • the air traffic control contract program;
  • state and local government compatible land use planning and projects;
  • Department of Transportation authority to appropriate funds to acquire, establish, and improve air navigation facilities;
  • civil aviation research and development;
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations; and
  • essential air service.

(Sec. 102) The Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act is amended to extend through the same period:

  • the authorization for airport development at Midway Island Airport, and
  • the authority of any final order with respect to the eligibility for essential air service compensation.

The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 is amended to extend through:

  • FY2016 the requirement for an Inspector General report on participation in FAA programs by disadvantaged small business concerns,
  • July 15, 2016, the pilot program under which operators of up to four public-use airports may receive grants for activities related to the redevelopment of airport properties, and
  • the same date the advisory committee for aviation consumer protection.

TITLE II--REVENUE PROVISIONS

(Sec. 201) The Internal Revenue Code is amended to extend through July 15, 2017, expenditure authority from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, fuel and ticket taxes, as well as the exemption from ticket taxes for aircraft in fractional ownership aircraft programs.
Passed Senate amendedMar 17, 201635

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016

TITLE I--AIRPORT AND AIRWAY PROGRAMS

(Sec. 101) This bill reauthorizes for the period March 31, 2016, through July 15, 2016, the airport improvement program and specified related authorities, including:

  • the competition disclosure requirement under a development project grant for a large hub airport or a medium hub airport;
  • the eligibility for small airport grants of sponsors of airports in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Republic of Palau;
  • the air traffic control contract program;
  • state and local government compatible land use planning and projects;
  • Department of Transportation authority to appropriate funds to acquire, establish, and improve air navigation facilities;
  • civil aviation research and development;
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations; and
  • essential air service.

(Sec. 102) The Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act is amended to extend through the same period:

  • the authorization for airport development at Midway Island Airport, and
  • the authority of any final order with respect to the eligibility for essential air service compensation.

The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 is amended to extend through:

  • FY2016 the requirement for an Inspector General report on participation in FAA programs by disadvantaged small business concerns,
  • July 15, 2016, the pilot program under which operators of up to four public-use airports may receive grants for activities related to the redevelopment of airport properties, and
  • the same date the advisory committee for aviation consumer protection.

TITLE II--REVENUE PROVISIONS

(Sec. 201) The Internal Revenue Code is amended to extend through July 15, 2017, expenditure authority from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, fuel and ticket taxes, as well as the exemption from ticket taxes for aircraft in fractional ownership aircraft programs.
Passed House without amendmentMar 14, 201681

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016

TITLE I--AIRPORT AND AIRWAY PROGRAMS

(Sec. 101) This bill reauthorizes for the period March 31, 2016, through July 15, 2016, the airport improvement program and specified related authorities, including:

  • the small community air service development program;
  • the competition disclosure requirement under a development project grant for a large hub airport or a medium hub airport;
  • the eligibility for small airport grants of sponsors of airports in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Republic of Palau;
  • the air traffic control contract program;
  • state and local government compatible land use planning and projects;
  • Department of Transportation authority to appropriate funds to acquire, establish, and improve air navigation facilities;
  • civil aviation research and development;
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations; and
  • essential air service.

(Sec. 102) The Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act is amended to extend through the same period:

  • the authorization for airport development at Midway Island Airport, and
  • the authority of any final order with respect to the eligibility for essential air service compensation.

The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 is amended to extend through:

  • FY2016 the requirement for an Inspector General report on participation in FAA programs by disadvantaged small business concerns,
  • July 15, 2016, the pilot program under which operators of up to four public-use airports may receive grants for activities related to the redevelopment of airport properties, and
  • the same date the advisory committee for aviation consumer protection.

TITLE II--REVENUE PROVISIONS

(Sec. 201) The Internal Revenue Code is amended to extend through April 1, 2017, expenditure authority from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, fuel and ticket taxes, as well as the exemption from ticket taxes for aircraft in fractional ownership aircraft programs.
Introduced in HouseMar 10, 2016

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016

This bill reauthorizes for the period March 31, 2016, through July 15, 2016, the airport improvement program and specified related authorities, including:

  • the small community air service development program;
  • the competition disclosure requirement under a development project grant for a large hub airport or a medium hub airport;
  • the eligibility for small airport grants of sponsors of airports in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Republic of Palau;
  • the air traffic control contract program;
  • state and local government compatible land use planning and projects;
  • Department of Transportation authority to appropriate funds to acquire, establish, and improve air navigation facilities;
  • civil aviation research and development;
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations; and
  • essential air service.

The Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act is amended to extend through the same period:

  • the authorization for airport development at Midway Island Airport, and
  • the authority of any final order with respect to the eligibility for essential air service compensation.

The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 is amended to extend through:

  • FY2016 the requirement for an Inspector General report on participation in FAA programs by disadvantaged small business concerns,
  • July 15, 2016, the pilot program under which operators of up to four public-use airports may receive grants for activities related to the redevelopment of airport properties, and
  • the same date the advisory committee for aviation consumer protection.
The Internal Revenue Code is amended to extend through April 1, 2017, expenditure authority from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, fuel and ticket taxes, as well as the exemption from ticket taxes for aircraft in fractional ownership aircraft programs.
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016 — Informed