United States · Law · HR

H.R. 658 (112th)

FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012

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Introduced

11 February 2011

Last action

14 February 2012 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 112-95.

Summary

FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2014 for: (1) airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning programs, (2) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air navigation facilities and equipment, (3) FAA operations, and (4) administrative expenses for certain airport programs. Converts to permanent the pilot program for passenger facility charges (PFCs) at nonhub airports. Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to establish a pilot program to authorize, at up to five airports, a PFC to finance the eligible cost of an intermodal ground access project. Directs the Comptroller General to study an alternative means to collect PFCs without their inclusion in the price of an airline ticket. Revises requirements for establishment and adjustment of user fees for FAA services. Directs the FAA Administrator to p rescribe certain registration, certification, and other specified fees. Revises airport improvement program (AIP) requirements. Allows a general aviation airport sponsor, without federal sanction, to enter into a through-the-fence agreement granting a person owning residential real property adjacent to the airport access to the airfield for the person's aircraft or an aircraft the person has authorized. Repeals the prohibition against approval of any Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority application: (1) for an airport development project grant; or (2) to impose a PFC. Requires the FAA Administrator to appoint a Chief NextGen Officer to implement all Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) programs. Directs the DOT Inspector General to review the award and oversight of FAA contracts to provide automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) services for the national airspace system. Requires the FAA Administrator, after an assessment of leases for critical FAA facility sites located near wind farms or areas suitable for their construction, and following a Comptroller General evaluation of the impact of wind farms on implementation of the NextGen System, to issue guidelines for the construction of such wind farms. Requires the FAA Administrator to monitor the noise impacts of the New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia Metropolitan Area Airspace Redesign. Directs the FAA Administrator to: (1) develop a strategic runway safety plan, as well as a plan for the installation of systems to alert controllers or flight crew members of potential runway incursions; (2) study flight attendant fatigue; and (3) review off-airport, low-altitude aircraft weather observation technologies. Directs the FAA Administrator to conduct a rulemaking proceeding to improve the safety of flight crewmembers, medical personnel, and passengers onboard helicopters providing helicopter air ambulance services. Prohibits flight crewmembers from using a personal wireless communications device or laptop computer while at a duty station on a flight while an aircraft is being operated. Directs the FAA Administrator to establish and implement a safety assessment system for foreign repair stations that perform maintenance on U.S. aircraft. Requires the Secretary to develop a plan for the safe integration of commercial unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system. Establishes in the FAA an Aviation Safety Whistleblower Investigation Office. Directs the FAA Administrator to initiate rulemaking proceedings regarding duty periods and flight time limitations for flight crew members. Revises requirements and authorizes funding through FY2013 for the Essential Air Service (EAS) program. Authorizes funding for FY2014 and each fiscal year thereafter for EAS in Alaska and Hawaii. Repeals the EAS Local Participation Program. Terminates the EAS program (except in Alaska and Hawaii) on October 1, 2013. Increases from 24 to 34 the number of slots exempt from specified requirements and prohibitions concerning operation of an aircraft nonstop between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and another airport more than 1,250 statute miles away (Perimeter Rule limit). Requires certain air carriers and airport operators to submit for the Secretary's approval emergency contingency plans for passenger service during grounded aircraft flight delays. Directs the Secretary to notify the public of the DOT's: (1) consumer complaints hotline telephone number; and (2) Aviation Consumer Protection Division website. Expresses the sense of Congress urging all U.S. commercial air carriers to reduce air fares and eliminate certain fees or charges for members of the Armed Forces. Directs the DOT Inspector General to review air carrier flight delays, cancellations, and associated causes since 2000. Directs the Secretary to develop an expedited and coordinated environmental review process for NextGen environmental efficiency projects. Prohibits operating certain aircraft weighing 75,000 pounds or less that do not comply with stage 3 noise levels. Directs the Secretary to establish an aircraft departure queue management pilot program. Authorizes the FAA Administrator to implement practices for the incorporation of energy-efficient measures in the construction and renovation of FAA air traffic control facilities. Revises FAA personnel management system requirements with respect to the mediation, alternative resolution, and binding arbitration of disputes between the FAA Administrator and FAA employees about implementation of proposed changes to the system. Directs the FAA Administrator to assess: (1) FAA's technical training strategy and improvement plan for airway transportation systems specialists, (2) training programs for FAA air traffic controllers, and (3) conditions of FAA facilities. Directs the FAA Administrator to implement a certain staffing model for FAA aviation safety inspectors. Extends the Secretary's authority to provide insurance and reinsurance against loss or damage arising out of any risk from the operation of a domestic or foreign aircraft. Authorizes the FAA Administrator to access the criminal history records or databases systems of specified federal law enforcement agencies. Directs the FAA Administrator to provide for the realignment of FAA services and facilities to facilitate NextGen air traffic control modernization. Establishes the Aviation Facilities and Services Board. Directs the Comptroller General to study the impact of increases in aviation fuel prices on the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and the aviation industry. Amends the Railway Labor Act to grant the DOT Inspector General the authority to review National Mediation Board operations to determine compliance with federal laws, rules, and regulations. Renames space flight participants in commercial space transportation space flight passengers.

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Timeline

11 February 2011
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Source: IntroReferral
11 February 2011
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
11 February 2011
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
16 February 2011
Vote
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 25.
Source: Committee
16 February 2011
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
10 March 2011
Introduced
Referred jointly and sequentially to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for a period ending not later than March 23, 2011 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(p), rule X.
Source: IntroReferral
10 March 2011
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on 112-29, Part I.
Source: Committee
10 March 2011
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on 112-29, Part I.
Source: Committee
16 March 2011
Committee
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Transportation, H. Rept. 112-29, Part II.
Source: Committee
16 March 2011
Committee
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Transportation, H. Rept. 112-29, Part II.
Source: Committee
23 March 2011
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 19.
Source: Calendars
23 March 2011
Discharge
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
Source: Discharge
23 March 2011
Committee
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
Source: Committee
30 March 2011
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 189 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 658 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of the Rules Committee Print dated March 22, 2011.
Source: Floor
31 March 2011
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 658 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
31 March 2011
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
31 March 2011
Passed
On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
31 March 2011
Floor
Mr. Woodall moved that the Committee now rise.
Source: Floor
31 March 2011
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 658 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of the Rules Committee Print dated March 22, 2011.
Source: Floor
31 March 2011
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jo Ann Emerson to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
31 March 2011
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 189 and Rule XVIII.
Source: Floor
31 March 2011
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 189. (consideration: CR H2130-2198, H2198-2212; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2141-2170)
Source: Floor
31 March 2011
Passed
Rule H. Res. 189 passed House.
Source: Floor
1 April 2011
Vote
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 184 - 235 (Roll no. 219).
Source: Floor
1 April 2011
Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2236)
Source: Floor
1 April 2011
Reported
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Loretta Sanchez motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment adding Title XIII- Security of Highest-Risk Airline Passenger Flights. A point of order was reserved, but was subsequently removed.
Source: Floor
1 April 2011
Floor
Ms. Sanchez, Loretta moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation. (consideration: CR H2235-2237; text: CR H2235)
Source: Floor
1 April 2011
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2235)
Source: Floor
1 April 2011
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
1 April 2011
Vote
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 223 - 196 (Roll no. 220).
Source: Floor
1 April 2011
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 223 - 196 (Roll no. 220).
Source: Floor
1 April 2011
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
1 April 2011
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 658.
Source: Floor
1 April 2011
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
1 April 2011
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2232-2237)
Source: Floor
4 April 2011
Introduced
Received in the Senate.
Source: IntroReferral
7 April 2011
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2285)
Source: Floor
7 April 2011
ResolvingDifferences
Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Rockefeller; Boxer; Nelson FL; Cantwell; Hutchison; Ensign; DeMint. (consideration: CR S2285)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
7 April 2011
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
8 April 2011
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
3 May 2011
ResolvingDifferences
Senator(s) Ensign removed as conferee(s).
Source: ResolvingDifferences
5 May 2011
ResolvingDifferences
Senate appointed conferee(s) Isakson.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
9 May 2011
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
31 January 2012
ResolvingDifferences
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Mica, Petri, Duncan (TN), Graves (MO), Shuster, Schmidt, Cravaack, Rahall, DeFazio, Costello, Boswell, and Carnahan. (consideration: CR H192)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
31 January 2012
Passed
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference. Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H192)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
31 January 2012
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Cravaack asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference. (consideration: CR H192)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
31 January 2012
ResolvingDifferences
Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
31 January 2012
ResolvingDifferences
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
1 February 2012
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 533 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 658. The resolution waives all points of order against the conference report and against its consideration. The conference report shall be considered as read and shall be debatable for not to exceed one hour.
Source: Floor
1 February 2012
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report H. Rept. 112-381 filed. (text of conference report: CR H230-304)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
1 February 2012
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 112-381 filed.(text of conference report: CR H230-304)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
1 February 2012
Passed
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
1 February 2012
Passed
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
3 February 2012
Vote
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 248 - 169 (Roll no. 33).
Source: ResolvingDifferences
3 February 2012
Passed
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
3 February 2012
Vote
Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 248 - 169 (Roll no. 33).
Source: ResolvingDifferences
3 February 2012
ResolvingDifferences
The House proceeded to consider the conference report H.Rept. 112-381 as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H459)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
3 February 2012
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 658.
Source: Floor
3 February 2012
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H456)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
3 February 2012
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Mica brought up conference report H. Rept. 112-381 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 533. (consideration: CR H447-456)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
3 February 2012
Passed
Rule H. Res. 533 passed House.
Source: Floor
6 February 2012
Passed
Having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, the conference report was agreed to.
Source: Floor
6 February 2012
Vote
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 20. Record Vote Number: 15.(consideration: CR S343-344)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
6 February 2012
ResolvingDifferences
Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement and message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
8 February 2012
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
8 February 2012
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
14 February 2012
Became law
Became Public Law No: 112-95.
Source: President
14 February 2012
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
14 February 2012
President
Signed by President.
Source: President

Votes

6 February 2012 · Conference Report Agreed to · On the Conference Report H.R. 658 · Conference Report Agreed to · Official source

Yes 75 · No 20 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 5

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

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