Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010
Latest action. Message received in the Senate: Returned to the Senate pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1653.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through April 30, 2010: (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.
Authorizes appropriations for the seven-month period from October 1, 2009, through April 30, 2010, for airport improvement program (AIP) projects, including project grant authority. Sets forth a formula for calculating the apportionment of AIP funding.
Extends through April 30, 2010, various airport development projects, including: (1) the pilot program for passenger facility fees at nonhub airports; (2) small airport grants for airports located in the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau; (3) the temporary increase to 95% in the government share of certain AIP project costs; and (4) the funding of Midway Island airport development.
Extends through April 30, 2010, state and local land use compatibility projects under the AIP program.
Extends through April 30, 2010, the authority of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority to apply for an airport development grant and impose a passenger facility fee.
Extends through April 30, 2010, Department of Transportation (DOT) insurance coverage for domestic and foreign-flag air carriers. Allows further extension through July 31, 2010.
Extends through July 31, 2010, air carrier liability limits for injuries to passengers resulting from acts of terrorism.
Extends through April 30, 2010, certain competitive access assurance requirements for large or medium hub airport sponsors applying for AIP grants.
Extends for the seven-month period from October 1, 2009, through April 30, 2010, the authorization of appropriations for: (1) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations; (2) air navigation facilities and equipment; and (3) research, engineering, and development.
Written by analysts at the Congressional Research Service and published on Congress.gov, not by Civibrief. Summarized at the "Passed Senate without amendment" stage on March 25, 2010. It describes the bill, it is not the legal text.
Message received in the Senate: Returned to the Senate pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1653.
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The record's latest action, on September 23, 2010: Message received in the Senate: Returned to the Senate pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1653.
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In the 111th Congress (2009-10), 383 of the 10,778 bills and joint resolutions introduced became law, about 3.6 percent. That count covers every measure at every stage, including the many that never left committee.
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Has anyone actually voted on it?
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Who is behind it?
JAY ROCKEFELLER (D-WV) introduced it on March 25, 2010. No cosponsors are recorded.
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How long has it been in play?
It was introduced on March 25, 2010, 6061 days ago. The most recent recorded action was 5879 days ago, on September 23, 2010.
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Vote history
- SenateMessage received in the Senate: Returned to the Senate pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1653.
- HouseNot stated in the latest action
- PresidentNot stated in the latest action