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S. 1193 (105th)

Aviation Insurance Reauthorization Act of 1997

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Introduced

18 September 1997

Last action

2 December 1997 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 105-137.

Sponsors

Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY]

Subjects

Defence, Transport, Aviation

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence · Transport · Aviation

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Summary

Aviation Insurance Reauthorization Act of 1997 - Amends Federal law governing aviation insurance programs to require the Secretary of Transportation to determine the values of aircraft insurance and maximum insured amounts in accordance with reasonable business practices in the commercial aviation insurance industry. Provides that if an indemnity agreement made between the Secretary and a designated agency head is countersigned by the President (or the President's designee), it shall constitute a determination that continuation of the pertinent aircraft operations is necessary to implement U.S. foreign policy. Grants the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration borrowing authority as necessary to implement the aviation insurance program. Stipulates that such authority does not remove Department of Defense responsibilities to provide prompt indemnification for initial payments made by the Secretary for any loss covered by the Department of Defense-related non-premium aviation insurance. Authorizes appropriations to a revolving fund in the Treasury in order to pay principal and interest accruing from the Administrator's borrowing authority. Authorizes binding arbitration of claims for insurance policies issued by the Secretary. Extends the Secretary's authority to provide aviation insurance and reinsurance through FY 2002. Treats as a public aircraft any aircraft owned by the U.S. Government and operated by any person for purposes related to crew training, equipment development, or demonstration.

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Timeline

  1. 18 September 1997

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 September 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 September 1997

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 23 September 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9801)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 6 November 1997

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 105-140.

    Source: Committee

  6. 6 November 1997

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 274.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 6 November 1997

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 105-140.

    Source: Committee

  8. 8 November 1997

    Passed

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12207)

    Source: Floor

  9. 8 November 1997

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12207)

    Source: Floor

  10. 9 November 1997

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 9 November 1997

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  12. 9 November 1997

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  13. 9 November 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12408)

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 13 November 1997

    Passed

    On passage Passed without objection.

    Source: Floor

  15. 13 November 1997

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.

    Source: Floor

  16. 13 November 1997

    Floor

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10945-10946)

    Source: Floor

  17. 13 November 1997

    Floor

    Mr. Armey asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

    Source: Floor

  18. 13 November 1997

    Floor

    A similar measure H.R. 2036 was laid on the table without objection.

    Source: Floor

  19. 13 November 1997

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  20. 21 November 1997

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  21. 21 November 1997

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  22. 2 December 1997

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 105-137.

    Source: President

  23. 2 December 1997

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  24. 2 December 1997

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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  • Public Law (text)

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    Engrossed in Senate · EN · 8 November 1997

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    summary · EN · 8 November 1997

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    Introduced in Senate · EN · 18 September 1997

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