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H.R. 6984 (110th)

Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

22 September 2008

Last action

30 September 2008 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 110-330.

Sponsors

Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6]

Subjects

Transport, Taxation, Aviation

Source updated

7 April 2025

Transport · Taxation · Aviation

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Summary

Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend from September 30, 2008, through March 31, 2009: (1) excise taxes on aviation fuels and air transportation of persons and property; and (2) the expenditure authority for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund. Amends federal transportation laws to extend funding from September 30, 2008, through March 31, 2009, for airport improvement program (AIP) projects, including project grant authority. Authorizes obligation at any time during FY2009 of funds made available by this Act. Prescribes a formula for calculating funding apportionments to implement the program. Extends through March 31, 2009, various airport development projects, including: (1) the pilot program for passenger facility fees at nonhub airports; (2) the small community air service development program; (3) small airport grants for airports located in the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau; (4) state and local airport compatibility projects; (5) the authority of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority to apply for an airport development grant and impose a passenger facility fee; (6) the temporary increase to 95% in the government share of certain AIP project costs; (7) Midway Island airport development; and (8) airport planning and development grant programs. Extends through March 31, 2009, Department of Transportation (DOT) insurance coverage for domestic and foreign-flag air carriers. Extends through May 31, 2009, air carrier liability limits for injuries to passengers resulting from acts of terrorism. Extends through March 31, 2009, the authorization of appropriations for: (1) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations; (2) air navigation facilities and equipment; and (3) research, engineering, and development.

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Timeline

  1. 22 September 2008

    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. 22 September 2008

    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. 22 September 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 September 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 23 September 2008

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8588)

    Source: Floor

  6. 23 September 2008

    Action

    Cleared for White House.

  7. 23 September 2008

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9338-9340)

    Source: Floor

  8. 23 September 2008

    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 S9338-9340)

    Source: Floor

  9. 23 September 2008

    Committee

    Provisions extending the AIP program and tax authority from October 1, 2007 were included in Section 148 and 149 of H.J. Res. 52 (P.L. 110-92), as subsequently extended by section 101 of H.R. 3222, H.J. Res. 69 (P.L. 110-137), and H.J. Res. 72 (P.L. 110-149).

    Source: Committee

  10. 23 September 2008

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 23 September 2008

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8588)

    Source: Floor

  12. 23 September 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6984.

    Source: Floor

  13. 23 September 2008

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8588-8590)

    Source: Floor

  14. 23 September 2008

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  15. 24 September 2008

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  16. 26 September 2008

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  17. 26 September 2008

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  18. 30 September 2008

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 110-330.

    Source: President

  19. 30 September 2008

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  20. 30 September 2008

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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