Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part III
Public Law 112-21 · H.R. 2279 · 112th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Barack Obama (D) on Jun 29, 2011 · Taxation
Sponsor: Rep. John Mica (R-FL-7)
Cosponsors (2): Rep. Dave Camp, Rep. Tom Petri
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part III - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through July 22, 2011, increased excise taxes on aviation fuels, the excise tax on air transportation of persons and property, and the expenditure authority for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.
Increases the authorization of appropriations for the period beginning on October 1, 2010, and ending on July 22, 2011, for airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning projects (known as airport improvement projects [AIPs]). Allows such funds to be obligated at any time through September 30, 2011, and to remain available until expended. Sets forth a formula for calculating AIP funding apportionments.
Extends through July 22, 2011, the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to make new AIP grants.
Extends until July 23, 2011: (1) the pilot program for passenger facility fee authorizations at non-hub airports, and (2) disclosure requirements for large and medium hub airports applying for AIP grants.
Directs the Secretary to extend through July 22, 2011, the termination date of insurance coverage for domestic or foreign-flag aircraft. Grants the Secretary discretionary authority to further extend such coverage through October 31, 2011. Extends through October 31, 2011, the authority of the Secretary to limit air carrier liability for claims arising out of acts of terrorism.
Extends through July 22, 2011: (1) grant eligibility for airports located in the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau; (2) grants to state and local governments for land use compatibility AIPs; and (3) authority for approving an application of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority for an airport development grant or for permission to impose a passenger facility fee.
Amends the Vision 100 - Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act to extend through Junly 22, 2011: (1) the temporary increase to 95% of the federal government's share of certain AIP costs, and (2) funding for airport development at Midway Island Airport.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · House · discharged from, referred toSubcommittee: Aviation Subcommittee
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Related bills
7 bills the Library of Congress relates to this one.
H.R. 1034Related billText similarities
Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Reauthorization Act of 2011
H.R. 1079 · became Public Law 112-7Related bill
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011
H.R. 1893 · became Public Law 112-16Related billText similarities
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part II
H.R. 2553 · became Public Law 112-27Related billText similarities
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV
H.R. 2644Related bill
Aviation Jobs and Safety Act of 2011
S. 340Related bill
Airport and Airway Trust Fund Reauthorization Act of 2011
S. 1387Related bill
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 14 actions.
- Jun 29, 2011Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 112-21.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jun 28, 2011FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Jun 27, 2011FloorFloor · Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Jun 24, 2011FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
- FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Mica asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Transportation discharged.
- Jun 23, 2011CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- Jun 22, 2011CommitteeCommittee · 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.