WashingtonWatch.com - P.L. 110-330, The Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II

Revision by webmaster (November 6, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 6984 would amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to 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 introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b>

Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend from September 30, 2008, through March 31, 2009: (1) excise taxes on aviation fuels and air transportation of persons and property; and (2) the expenditure authority for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.

Amends federal transportation laws to extend funding from September 30, 2008, through March 31, 2009, for airport improvement program (AIP) projects, including project grant authority. Authorizes obligation at any time during FY2009 of funds made available by this Act. Prescribes a formula for calculating funding apportionments to implement the program.

Extends through March 31, 2009, various airport development projects, including: (1) the pilot program for passenger facility fees at nonhub airports; (2) the small community air service development program; (3) small airport grants for airports located in the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau; (4) state and local airport compatibility projects; (5) the authority of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority to apply for an airport development grant and impose a passenger facility fee; (6) the temporary increase to 95% in the government share of certain AIP project costs; (7) Midway Island airport development; and (8) airport planning and development grant programs.

Extends through March 31, 2009, Department of Transportation (DOT) insurance coverage for domestic and foreign-flag air carriers.

Extends through May 31, 2009, air carrier liability limits for injuries to passengers resulting from acts of terrorism.

Extends through March 31, 2009, the authorization of appropriations for: (1) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations; (2) air navigation facilities and equipment; and (3) research, engineering, and development.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/26/2008: Presented to President.

Points in Favor

(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)

Points Against

(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)

Revision by webmaster (September 27, 2008, 01:00:00)

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Detailed Summary

Extends through March 31, 2009, Department of Transportation (DOT) insurance coverage for domestic and foreign-flag air carriers.

Extends through May 31, 2009, air carrier liability limits for injuries to passengers resulting from acts of terrorism.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/26/2008: Presented to President.

Points in Favor

(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)

Points Against

(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)

Status as of September 26, 2008

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

9/26/2008: Presented to President.

Revision by webmaster (September 24, 2008, 01:00:00)

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Detailed Summary

9/23/2008: Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Status as of September 22, 2008

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

9/22/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: 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.