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Version 49 · Public Law · Jun 30, 2008
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 24, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through FY2008: (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 through September 30, 2008, for various airport development projects, including: (1) the pilot program for passenger facility fees at nonhub airports; (2) state and local airport compatibility projects; (3) airport improvement projects; (4) Midway Island airport development; (5) small airport grants for airports located in the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau; and (6) airport planning and development grant programs.
Extends through November 30, 2008, Department of Transportation (DOT) insurance coverage for domestic air carriers.
Extends through March 31, 2009, air carrier liability limits for injuries to passengers resulting from acts of terrorism.
People & committees
Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] · D–NY
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Became Public Law No: 110-253.
Became Public Law No: 110-253.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Provisions extending both the AIP program and tax authority from July 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008 were included in H.R. 6327 (P.L. 110-253).
Provisions extending both the AIP program and tax authority from February 29, 2008 through June 30, 2008 were included in H.R. 5270 (P.L. 110-190).
Provisions extending tax authority from December 31, 2007 through February 29, 2008 were included in Section 116 of H.R. 2764 (P.L. 110-161).
Provisions extending the AIP program and tax authority from October 1, 2007 through December 31, 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).
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Cleared for White House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6176)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6176)
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 447). (text: CR H5916-5917)
House roll call 447 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 447).(text: CR H5916-5917)
House roll call 447 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5964)
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Brady (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6327.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5916-5921)
Mr. Neal (MA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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