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Independent Safety Board Act Amendments of 1994

Public Law 103-411 · H.R. 2440 · 103rd Congress · began in the House

Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Oct 25, 1994 · Transportation and Public Works

Sponsor: Rep. James Oberstar (D-MN-8)

Cosponsors: None

Passage votes

  • HouseMethod not stated
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Independent Safety Board Act Amendments of 1994 - Amends Federal transportation law to authorize appropriations for FY 1994 through 1996 for the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

(Sec. 3) Revises the application of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) economic and safety requirements to public aircraft (aircraft used exclusively in the service of any Federal, State, or local government, except government-owned aircraft engaged in transporting persons or property for commercial purposes). Revises the definition of "public aircraft" to include provision of non- commercial passenger transportation of crewmembers or other persons aboard such aircraft for a governmental function such as firefighting, search and rescue, law enforcement, aeronautical research, or biological or geological resource management. Authorizes the Administrator of the FAA (Administrator) to exempt such aircraft from such requirements if he: (1) finds that such exemption is necessary to prevent undue economic burden on the government unit which owns and operates or exclusively leases it; and (2) certifies that the government unit's aviation safety program is effective to ensure the safe operation of such aircraft.

Grants the NTSB authority to investigate nonmilitary public aircraft accidents.

(Sec. 4) Declares that the United States releases, without consideration, all reservations, restrictions, conditions, and limitations contained in a certain deed conveying certain property, known as Esler Field, to the Parish of Rapides, Louisiana. Sets forth specified exceptions. Requires the Administrator to enter into an agreement with the Airport Authority of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, to provide for the terms and conditions under which such real property may be used, leased, sold, or otherwise disposed.

Committees

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 26 actions.

  1. Oct 25, 1994Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 103-411.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Oct 18, 1994PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Oct 6, 1994Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to House amendment to Senate amendment by Voice Vote.
  5. Oct 4, 1994FloorFloor · House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment pursuant to H. Res. 558.
  6. May 13, 1994CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  7. May 12, 1994FloorFloor · Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1588 with an amendment by Voice Vote.
  8. Nov 9, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  9. Nov 8, 1993FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  10. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 353 - 49 (Roll no. 549).House roll call 549
  11. FloorFloor · At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  12. FloorFloor · Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  13. Nov 3, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. Oct 26, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Energy and Commerce Committee
  15. Oct 21, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Transportation and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee
  16. CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Transportation and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee
  17. Sep 14, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  18. Aug 5, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  19. Jun 23, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Aviation Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  20. CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Aviation Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  21. Jun 22, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Transportation and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee
  22. Jun 21, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Aviation Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  23. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Aviation Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  24. Jun 16, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Energy and Commerce Committee
  25. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  26. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.