FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018

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Introduced

13 April 2018

Last action

8 May 2018 · Calendars

Status

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 401.

Summary

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 This bill reauthorizes and extends the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and associated programs through FY2023 at increased levels. The Department of Transportation's (DOT's) State block grant program is expanded. The Air Traffic Control Contract Program is modified. Grant authority for competitive land use planning and projects by state and local governments is extended. Various requirements are imposed on the FAA, including those for: (1) conducting a review of the relationship between aircraft noise exposure and its effects on communities around airports; (2) establishing a Safety Oversight and Certification Advisory Committee; and (3) convening a multidisciplinary expert review panel to conduct a survey of Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) holders and ODA program applicants to document and assess FAA certification and oversight activities. The General Accountability Office shall conduct a review to assess the workforce and training needs of the FAA Office of Aviation Safety in the anticipated budgetary environment. Safety provisions are outlined, which include safety critical staffing provisions, as well as air service improvement provisions, which include a cell phone voice communication ban. Provisions with regard to aviation consumers with disabilities are also outlined. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act is amended with respect to wild fire prevention, eligibility for code implementation and enforcement, and program improvements. FAA Leadership in Groundbreaking High-Tech Research and Development Act or the FLIGHT R&D Act Appropriations are authorized with respect to various research and development (R&D) related matters including Safety Research and Development programs. FAA shall appoint an Associate Administrator for Research and Development. Provisions are set forth regarding unmanned aircraft systems, cybersecurity, and FAA R&D activities. The Internal Revenue Code is amended with regard to: (1) expenditure authority from the airport and airway trust fund; and (2) extension of taxes funding such trust fund.

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Timeline

13 April 2018
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, Science, Space, and Technology, and Natural Resources, 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
13 April 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
13 April 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
16 April 2018
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Source: Committee
26 April 2018
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
26 April 2018
Passed
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
26 April 2018
Floor
Mr. Shuster moved that the committee rise.
Source: Floor
26 April 2018
Floor
The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4, under a structured rule, and H.R. 3144, under a closed rule. The rule makes in order only those amendments printed in Part A of the committee report for H.R. 4. The rule provides for 1 hour of general debate for both H.R. 4 and H.R. 3144. The rule provides for one motion to recommit for both bills. And, the rule provides that on any legislative day during the period from April 30, 2018 through May 4, 2018, the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved.
Source: Floor
26 April 2018
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
26 April 2018
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 839 and Rule XVIII.
Source: Floor
26 April 2018
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 839. (consideration: CR H3590-3688; text: CR H3598-3636)
Source: Floor
27 April 2018
Floor
Mr. Shuster moved that the committee rise.
Source: Floor
27 April 2018
Floor
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 4.
Source: Floor
27 April 2018
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
27 April 2018
Passed
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
27 April 2018
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 393 - 13 (Roll no. 165).
Source: Floor
27 April 2018
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 393 - 13 (Roll no. 165).
Source: Floor
27 April 2018
Vote
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 223 (Roll no. 164).
Source: Floor
27 April 2018
Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Source: Floor
27 April 2018
Floor
Ms. Velazquez moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. (text: CR H3723-3724)
Source: Floor
27 April 2018
Passed
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Source: Floor
27 April 2018
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
27 April 2018
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4.
Source: Floor
27 April 2018
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
27 April 2018
Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 839, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Shuster En bloc amendment No. 4.
Source: Floor
27 April 2018
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
27 April 2018
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3710-3722)
Source: Floor
7 May 2018
Calendars
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Source: Calendars
8 May 2018
Calendars
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 401.
Source: Calendars

Votes

27 April 2018 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 393 · No 13 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 22

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

27 April 2018 · failed · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions · Failed · Official source

Yes 182 · No 223 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 23

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

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Introduced in House · 13 April 2018 · Download file

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