Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II
Public Law 110-330 · H.R. 6984 · 110th Congress · began in the House
Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Sep 30, 2008 · Transportation and Public Works
Sponsor: Rep. James Oberstar (D-MN-8)
Cosponsors (4): Rep. Charlie Rangel, Rep. John Mica,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
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.
Extends 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.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Related bills
2 bills the Library of Congress relates to this one.
H.R. 3539Text similarities
Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Act of 2007
H.R. 6327 · became Public Law 110-253Related billText similarities
Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 18 actions.
- Sep 30, 2008Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 110-330.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Sep 26, 2008FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Sep 24, 2008FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Sep 23, 2008FloorFloor · Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6984.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Costello moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- CommitteeCommittee · Provisions of measure incorporated into H.R. 6984 (P.L. 110-330)..
- CommitteeCommittee · Provisions of measure incorporated into H.R. 6327 (P.L. 110-253)..
- CommitteeCommittee · Provisions of measure incorporated into H.R. 5270 (P.L. 110-190).
- CommitteeCommittee · Provisions of measure incorporated in Section 116 of H.R. 2764 (P.L. 110-161)..
- CommitteeCommittee · 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).
- OtherOther · Cleared for White House.
- Sep 22, 2008CommitteeCommittee · 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 conce…
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments
No amendments to this bill are on record.
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Official record
The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.