WashingtonWatch.com - P.L. 110-190, The Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2008

Revision by webmaster (March 4, 2008, 01:00:00)

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5270 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.

Detailed Summary

<b>(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on February 12, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b>

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through June 30, 2008: (1) the excise taxes on aviation fuels and air transportation of persons and property for funding the Airport and Airway Trust Fund; and (2) the expenditure authority for such Trust Fund.

Amends federal transportation law to provide funding for airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning programs for the nine-month period beginning October 1, 2007. Extends until June 30, 2008: (1) the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to incur obligations to make grants under such programs; (2) the increase in the federal government's share (to 95%) of certain airport improvement program costs; and (3) funding for airport development at Midway Island Airport.

Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to calculate funding apportionments for airport development programs in FY2008 in accordance with a specified formula.

Extends through FY2008 the period for final orders issued by the Secretary of Transportation with respect to eligibility for essential air service compensation.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 2/25/2008: Presented to President.

Points in Favor

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Revision by webmaster (February 26, 2008, 01:00:00)

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5270 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.

Detailed Summary

Extends through FY2008 the period for final orders issued by the Secretary of Transportation with respect to eligibility for essential air service compensation.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 2/25/2008: Presented to President.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Status as of February 25, 2008

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

2/25/2008: Presented to President.

Revision by webmaster (February 14, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5270 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.

Detailed Summary

Extends through FY2008 the period for final orders issued by the Secretary of Transportation with respect to eligibility for essential air service compensation.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 2/13/2008: Cleared for White House.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Revision by webmaster (February 13, 2008, 01:00:00)

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5270 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 2/12/2008: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Revision by webmaster (February 13, 2008, 01:00:00)

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5270 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.

Detailed Summary

Extends through FY2008 the period for final orders issued by the Secretary of Transportation with respect to eligibility for essential air service compensation.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 2/12/2008: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Status as of February 13, 2008

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

2/13/2008: Cleared for White House.

Status as of February 12, 2008

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

2/12/2008: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Revision by webmaster (February 8, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5270 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

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Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Revision by webmaster (February 8, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5270 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 2/7/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.

Points in Favor

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Status as of February 7, 2008

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

2/7/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.