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H.R. 2644 (112th)

Aviation Jobs and Safety Act of 2011

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Introduced

26 July 2011

Last action

27 July 2011 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Sponsors

Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Rep. Altmire, Jason [D-PA-4], Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Shuler, Heath [D-NC-11], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM], Rep. Hanabusa, Colleen [D-HI-1], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14], Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-3], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

Subjects

Taxation, Aviation

Source updated

14 August 2025

Taxation · Aviation

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Summary

Aviation Jobs and Safety Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through September 30, 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. Extends through September 30, 2011: (1) the authorization of appropriations for airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning projects (known as airport improvement projects [AIPs]), and (2) the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to make new AIP grants. Extends until October 1, 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 September 30, 2011, the termination date of insurance coverage for domestic or foreign-flag aircraft. Grants the Secretary discretionary authority to further extend such coverage through December 31, 2011. Extends through December 31, 2011, the authority of the Secretary to limit air carrier liability for claims arising out of acts of terrorism. Extends through September 30, 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 September 30, 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.

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Timeline

  1. 26 July 2011

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 July 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 July 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 July 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Source: Committee

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