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H.R. 2318 (100th)

Essential Air Service Act of 1987

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Introduced

7 May 1987

Last action

1 October 1987 · Committee

Status

For Further Action See H.R.2310.

Sponsors

Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3], Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6], Rep. Shuster, Bud [R-PA-9], Rep. Stangeland, Arlan [R-MN-7], Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-5], Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Molinari, Guy [R-NY-14], Rep. Sundquist, Don [R-TN-7], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Lightfoot, Jim [R-IA-3], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Chapman, Jim [D-TX-1], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. McEwen, Bob [R-OH-6], Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large], Rep. Daub, Hal [R-NE-2], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Martin, David O'B. [R-NY-26], Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3], Rep. Marlenee, Ron [R-MT-2], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Rep. Gunderson, Steve [R-WI-3], Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2], Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7], Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2], Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1]

Subjects

Transport

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28 August 2025

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Summary

Essential Air Service Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to revise the definition of an eligible point to be any nonhub airport which the Secretary of Transportation determines is not: (1) within 35 miles of a hub airport; or (2) within 35 miles of a nonhub airport where the Secretary determines that significant scheduled air service is available. Directs the Secretary to determine what is the minimum essential air service for each eligible point, after considering the views of certain interested parties. Sets forth transition provisions for the continuation of small community air service and transfers administrative responsibilities for such service to the Secretary. Authorizes appropriations out of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for FY 1989 through 1999. Extends the small community air service program from 1988 to 1999.

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Timeline

  1. 7 May 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 May 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 May 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 May 1987

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held. Hearings printed: H. Hrg. 100-25.

    Source: Committee

  5. 21 May 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Source: Committee

  6. 1 October 1987

    Committee

    For Further Action See H.R.2310.

    Source: Committee

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