United States · Law · HR
H.R. 2739 (103rd)
Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994
Introduced
26 July 1993
Last action
23 August 1994 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 103-305.
Sponsors
Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Shuster, Bud [R-PA-9], Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-5]
Subjects
Defence, Transport, Aviation
Source updated
14 January 2025
Defence · Transport · Aviation
Summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Airport and Airway Improvement Act Amendments Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions Aviation Infrastructure Investment Act of 1993 - Title I: Airport and Airway Improvement Act Amendments - Amends the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 to reauthorize the Airport Improvement Program through FY 1996. Specifies allocations for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Facilities and Equipment Program. Limits amounts appropriated from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund to certain percentages. (Sec. 103) Authorizes appropriations for the FAA through FY 1996. (Sec. 104) Increases the minimum entitlement funding for small airports. States that, in deciding whether to make a discretionary grant, the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) shall consider, as a factor militating against the grant, that the airport is using airport-generated revenues for purposes other than capital or operating costs. (Sec. 105) Increases the minimum funding for integrated airport system planning. Extends through FY 1996 the programs for: (1) converting military airports to civil use (increasing from 12 to 16 the number of eligible airports); and (2) constructing parking lots, fuel farms, and utilities. Requires the Secretary, as a condition precedent to approval of an airport development project, to receive assurances that the airport owner or operator shall file annual reports on: (1) the amounts the airport pays to other governmental units; and (2) all services and property provided to other governmental units, and the amount of compensation received. (Sec. 107) Allows the unlimited use of discretionary funds for terminal development at primary airports enplaning up to .05 percent of total U.S. enplanements (small airports). Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize any air carrier to provide advance notice to the public of: (1) the date on which a change of a rate, fare, or charge for air transportation is scheduled to take effect; and (2) the date on which a rate, fare, or charge is scheduled to terminate. (Sec. 202) Requires the Secretary, in determining what is basic essential air service and in selecting an air carrier to provide it, to give no consideration to whether slots at a high density airport are available. Requires the Secretary, if essential air service is to be provided to and from a high density airport, to ensure that a sufficient number of slots at the airport are available to the pertinent air carrier, transferring slots or otherwise making them available if necessary. States that the Secretary is not required to make slots available at O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois, if there are at least 132 slots available for basic essential air service to and from it. Declares that slots need not be transferred from an air carrier terminating basic essential air service to one selected to provide it if the carrier suspending essential air service is using slots to provide basic essential air service to another point. (Sec. 203) Prohibits the Secretary from taking a slot at a high density airport from an air carrier, and awarding it to a foreign air carrier, if U.S. carriers are not provided equivalent rights of access to airports in the country of which the foreign carrier is a citizen. (Sec. 204) Directs the Secretary to complete a rulemaking proceeding and issue a final decision on whether there should be a reduction in the annualized rate of random testing for prohibited drugs now required of personnel engaged in aviation activities. (Sec. 205) Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit any public agency authority from collecting an authorized fee from a passenger enplaning at an airport if the passenger did not pay for the air transportation which resulted in such enplanement, including any case in which the passenger obtained the ticket with a frequent flier award coupon without monetary payment. (Sec. 206) Amends Federal law to limit to five years the term of office of any individual appointed as FAA Administrator after enactment of this Act. (Sec. 207) Amends the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979 to allow the Secretary to make grants for sound-proofing of residential buildings at airports which have not received approval for a Part 150 noise abatement program, but have been approved to receive such grants under an exemption to specified law. (Sec. 208) Amends the Metropolitan Washington Airports Act of 1986 to direct the Secretary to include in a certain airport lease terms and conditions necessary to ensure that: (1) all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors in construction work shall be paid wages at prevailing rates in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act; and (2) the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (Airports Authority) shall not approve any construction contract without first obtaining adequate assurance that such wages shall be paid. (Sec. 209) Applies the National Labor Relations Act and the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to labor-management relations between the Airports Authority and labor organizations representing bargaining units at the Metropolitan Washington Airports. Declares that collective bargaining agreements between the Airports Authority and labor organizations shall be effective for at least two years. Provides for resolution of grievances and mediation of labor disputes, including binding arbitration. Prohibits the parties to a collective bargaining agreement between the Airports Authority and a labor organization from: (1) resorting to strike or lockout; or (2) making changes in working conditions pending resolution of a labor dispute.
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Timeline
26 July 1993
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
Source: IntroReferral
26 July 1993
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
26 July 1993
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
27 July 1993
Committee
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Aviation Prior to Referral (May 19, 93).
Source: Committee
27 July 1993
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Source: Committee
29 July 1993
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Source: Committee
29 July 1993
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
5 August 1993
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
5 August 1993
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
14 September 1993
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 131.
Source: Calendars
14 September 1993
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Public Works + Transportation. H. Rept. 103-240.
Source: Committee
14 September 1993
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Public Works + Transportation. H. Rept. 103-240.
Source: Committee
15 September 1993
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2185-2186)
Source: IntroReferral
6 October 1993
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 269 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2739 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of four titles as follows: 1. Titles I and II, consisting of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Public Works now printed in the bill; 2. a title III, consisting of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology now printed in the bill H.R. 2820; 3. a title IV, consisting of an amendment printed in the report accompanying this resolution. Measure will be read by title. Specified amendments are in order. No amendment affecting the subject matter of title IV of the amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in o...
Source: Floor
7 October 1993
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ronald D. Coleman to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
7 October 1993
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2739 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
7 October 1993
Passed
On motion that the committe rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
7 October 1993
Floor
Mr. Oberstar moved that the committe rise.
Source: Floor
7 October 1993
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 269 and Rule XXIII.
Source: Floor
7 October 1993
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2739 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of four titles as follows: 1. Titles I and II, consisting of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Public Works now printed in the bill; 2. a title III, consisting of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology now printed in the bill H.R. 2820; 3. a title IV, consisting of an amendment printed in the report accompanying this resolution. Measure will be read by title. Specified amendments are in order. No amendment affecting the subject matter of title IV of the amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in o...
Source: Floor
7 October 1993
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 269. (consideration: CR H7575-7602)
Source: Floor
7 October 1993
Passed
Rule H. Res. 269 passed House.
Source: Floor
13 October 1993
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 384 - 42 (Roll no. 492).
Source: Floor
13 October 1993
Passed
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Source: Floor
13 October 1993
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
13 October 1993
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2739.
Source: Floor
13 October 1993
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
13 October 1993
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 384 - 42 (Roll no. 492).
Source: Floor
13 October 1993
Floor
PROCEEDINGS UNDER PREVIOUS SPECIAL ORDER - Pursuant to the unanimous consent request made by Mr. Oberstar on Thursday, Oct. 7, 1993, the Committee of the Whole proceeded to consideration of the bill and all amendments thereto subject to a one hour and 15 minute limitation.
Source: Floor
13 October 1993
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
13 October 1993
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7725-7735)
Source: Floor
18 October 1993
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
16 June 1994
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7097)
Source: Floor
16 June 1994
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1491 with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
16 June 1994
Discharge
Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Discharge
16 June 1994
Committee
Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
16 June 1994
ResolvingDifferences
Senate insisted on its amendment, requested a conference.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
22 June 1994
ResolvingDifferences
Senate appointed conferees Hollings; Ford; Exon; Danforth; Pressler by unanimous consent.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
23 June 1994
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
26 July 1994
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
26 July 1994
ResolvingDifferences
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Public Works and Transportation for consideration of titles I and II of the House bill, and the Senate amendment (except secs. 121, 206, 304, 415, 418 and title VI), and modifications committed to conference: Mineta, Rahall, Oberstar, Borski, Clement, Shuster, Clinger, and Petri.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
26 July 1994
Passed
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
26 July 1994
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Mineta asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
27 July 1994
Floor
MODIFICATION OF CONFEREES - By unanimous consent, the Speaker announced a modification in the appointment of conferees on H.R. 2739: From the Committee on Education and Labor, Mr. McKeon is appointed in lieu of Mr. Goodling for consideration of sec. 418 of the Senate amendment and modifications committed to conference.
Source: Floor
3 August 1994
Passed
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
3 August 1994
Passed
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
5 August 1994
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report H. Rept. 103-677 filed. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order. (text of conference report: CR H7051-7073)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
5 August 1994
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 103-677 filed. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.(text of conference report: CR H7051-7073)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
5 August 1994
Passed
Mr. Mineta asked unanimous consent that managers on the part of the House have until midnight on Aug. 5 to file a conference report on H.R. 2739. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Committee
8 August 1994
Passed
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S10951)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
8 August 1994
Passed
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
8 August 1994
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H7123)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
8 August 1994
Passed
Conference report agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H7123)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
8 August 1994
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Source: Floor
8 August 1994
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Mineta moved to suspend the rules and agree to the conference report, H. Rept. 103-677.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
8 August 1994
ResolvingDifferences
Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement held at the desk in Senate.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
9 August 1994
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
11 August 1994
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
11 August 1994
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
23 August 1994
Became law
Became Public Law No: 103-305.
Source: President
23 August 1994
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
23 August 1994
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · 8 August 1994 · Download file
- Committee Discharged Senate · 16 June 1994 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 17 March 1994 · Download file
- Referred in Senate · 18 October 1993 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 13 October 1993 · Download file
- Reported in House · 14 September 1993 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 26 July 1993 · Download file
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Public Law (PDF)
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Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 24 August 1994
Enrolled Bill (text)
Enrolled Bill · EN · 8 August 1994
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Conference report filed in House
summary · EN · 5 August 1994
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Committee Discharged Senate (text)
Committee Discharged Senate · EN · 16 June 1994
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Committee Discharged Senate · EN · 16 June 1994
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Engrossed Amendment Senate (text)
Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 17 March 1994
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Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 18 October 1993
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 13 October 1993
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 13 October 1993
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Sponsors
- Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Shuster, Bud [R-PA-9] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-5] · R · Sponsor
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- related to → To amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require the use of child safety restraint systems approved by the Secretary of Transportation on commercial aircraft.
- related to → To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide that the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall be appointed for a term of 7 years.
- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2739) to amend the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1994, 1995, and 1996, and for other purposes.
- related to → Federal Aviation Administration Research, Engineering, and Development Authorization Act of 1993
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- amends ← An amendment to change from June 1 to January 15, 1994, the effective date for the Secretary of Transportation to submit a report to Congress on the impact of modifying the regulations controlling the number of commercial air carriers using certain specified high-density airports.
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