(Sec. 1) This bill declares that in order to provide and sustain air transportation in American Samoa between the islands of Tutuila and Manu'a, the Department of Transportation may renew a foreign air carrier's emergency air transportation exemption every 180 days (instead of the current 30-day renewal period that applies to other areas).
To amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure reliable air service in American Samoa.
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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jan 31, 2017)
(Sec. 1) This bill declares that in order to provide and sustain air transportation in American Samoa between the islands of Tutuila and Manu'a, the Department of Transportation may renew a foreign air carrier's emergency air transportation exemption every 180 days (instead of the current 30-day renewal period that applies to other areas).
What just happenedFeb 1, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
- Referred in SenateFeb 1, 2017
- Engrossed in HouseJan 31, 2017
- Introduced in HouseJan 4, 2017
- Feb 1, 2017IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Jan 31, 2017FloorH8D000
Mr. LoBiondo asked unanimous consent to amend the title to H.R. 276. Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H771)
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H771)
- Jan 31, 2017FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 276.
- Jan 31, 2017FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H771-772)
- Jan 31, 2017FloorH30300
Mr. LoBiondo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Jan 5, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Aviation Subcommittee - Jan 4, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jan 4, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 4, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House
This bill declares that in order to provide and sustain air transportation in American Samoa between the islands of Tutuila and Manu'a, the Department of Transportation may renew a foreign air carrier's emergency air transportation exemption every 180 days (instead of the current 30-day renewal period that applies to other areas).