To extend the aviation war risk insurance program for 3 years.

Summary

Amends federal transportation law to extend through December 31, 2008, the Secretary of Transportation's authority to: (1) issue war risk insurance policies to air carriers; and (2) certify that an air carrier is a victim of an act of terrorism and not liable for losses suffered by third parties that exceed $100 million, as well as immunity from punitive damages (with the federal government responsible for any liability above $100 million).

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Timeline

1. 24 June 2005

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 June 2005

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1349)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 June 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 24 June 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 27 June 2005

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 24 June 2005 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

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• Introduced in House

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Sponsors

• Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• JOHN DUNCAN · R · Sponsor
• Sam Graves · R · Cosponsor
• · hspw00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the aviation war risk insurance program.
• related to ← A bill to extend the aviation war risk insurance program for 3 years.