Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part III

Bill: 112-hr-2279
Sponsor: Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7]
Introduced: 2011-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Government trust funds
Motor fuels
Sales and excise taxes
Transportation programs funding

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: 
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]). 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.

action_date: 2011-06-27
text: 

(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 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.

action_date: 2011-06-29
text: 

(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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-29
text: Became Public Law No: 112-21.
action_date: 2011-06-29
text: Became Public Law No: 112-21.
action_date: 2011-06-29
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2011-06-29
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2011-06-28
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2011-06-28
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2011-06-28
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2011-06-27
text: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4132)
action_date: 2011-06-27
text: Passed/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)
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H4533)
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H4533)
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4533-4534)
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Committee on Transportation discharged.
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Committee on Transportation discharged.
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Mr. Mica asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: 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.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: 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.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 112-21