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H.R. 3800 (112th)

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2012

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

23 January 2012

Last action

31 January 2012 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 112-91.

Sponsors

Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]

Subjects

Transport, Taxation, Aviation

Source updated

7 April 2025

Transport · Taxation · Aviation

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Summary

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2012 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through February 17, 2012, 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 February 17, 2012: (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 (DOT) to make new AIP grants. Extends through February 17, 2012: (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. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary through February 17, 2012, to make agreements to provide small community air service assistance to underserved airports. Directs the Secretary to extend through February 17, 2012, the termination date of insurance coverage for domestic or foreign-flag aircraft. Grants the Secretary discretionary authority to further extend such coverage through May 17, 2012. Extends through May 17, 2012, the authority of the Secretary to limit air carrier liability for claims arising out of acts of terrorism. Extends through February 17, 2012: (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 February 17, 2012: (1) the temporary increase to 95% of the federal government's share of certain AIP costs, (2) funding for airport development at Midway Island Airport, and (3) the effective period of final orders of the Secretary regarding the eligibility of small communities for essential air service subsidies. Authorizes appropriations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the period from October 1, 2011, through February 17, 2012, for: (1) FAA operations; (2) air navigation facilities and equipment; and (3) civil aviation research, engineering, and development. Authorizes appropriations out of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for the period from October 1, 2011, through February 17, 2012, for the essential air service (EAS) program.

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Timeline

  1. 23 January 2012

    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. 23 January 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 January 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 January 2012

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  5. 24 January 2012

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H135)

    Source: Floor

  6. 24 January 2012

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H135)

    Source: Floor

  7. 24 January 2012

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3800.

    Source: Floor

  8. 24 January 2012

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H135-137)

    Source: Floor

  9. 24 January 2012

    Floor

    Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  10. 24 January 2012

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Source: Committee

  11. 26 January 2012

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S136)

    Source: Floor

  12. 26 January 2012

    Introduced

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S136)

    Source: Floor

  13. 30 January 2012

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  14. 30 January 2012

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  15. 31 January 2012

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 112-91.

    Source: President

  16. 31 January 2012

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  17. 31 January 2012

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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