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H.R. 5147 (111th)

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

27 April 2010

Last action

30 April 2010 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 111-161.

Sponsors

Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7], SANDER LEVIN, Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-21], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6]

Subjects

Transport, Taxation, Aviation

Source updated

7 April 2025

Transport · Taxation · Aviation

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Summary

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through July 3, 2010: (1) increased excise taxes on aviation fuels and the excise tax on air transportation of persons and property; and (2) the expenditure authority for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund. Increases the authorization of appropriations for the period beginning on October 1, 2009, for airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning projects, and extends such authorization through July 3, 2010. Sets forth a formula for calculating funding apportionments of airport improvement program (AIP) projects by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Extends through July 3, 2010, the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to make AIP project grants. Extends through July 3, 2010: (1) the pilot program for passenger facility fee authorizations at nonhub airports; and (2) disclosure requirements for large and medium hub airports applying for AIP grants. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to extend through July 3, 2010, the termination date of insurance coverage for domestic or foreign-flag aircraft, and grants the Secretary discretionary authority to further extend such coverage through September 30, 2010. Extends through September 30, 2010, the authority of the Secretary to limit air carrier liability for claims arising out of acts of terrorism. Extends through July 3, 2010: (1) grant eligibility for airports located in the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau; (2) grants to state and local governments for land use compatibility projects under the AIP; and (3) authority for approving an application of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority for an airport development project grant or for permission to impose a passenger facility fee. Amends the Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act to extend through July 3, 2010: (1) the temporary increase to 95% of the federal government's share of certain AIP project costs; and (2) funding for airport development at Midway Island Airport. Extends through July 3, 2010, and increases for the period beginning on October 1, 2009, the authorization of appropriations for: (1) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations; (2) air navigation facilities and equipment; and (3) civil aviation research and development.

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Timeline

  1. 27 April 2010

    Introduced

    Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 April 2010

    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

  3. 27 April 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 April 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 28 April 2010

    Action

    Cleared for White House.

  6. 28 April 2010

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2768)

    Source: Floor

  7. 28 April 2010

    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 S2768)

    Source: Floor

  8. 28 April 2010

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Source: Committee

  9. 28 April 2010

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 28 April 2010

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2950)

    Source: Floor

  11. 28 April 2010

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2950)

    Source: Floor

  12. 28 April 2010

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5147.

    Source: Floor

  13. 28 April 2010

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2950-2952)

    Source: Floor

  14. 28 April 2010

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  15. 29 April 2010

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  16. 29 April 2010

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  17. 29 April 2010

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  18. 30 April 2010

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 111-161.

    Source: President

  19. 30 April 2010

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  20. 30 April 2010

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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