Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011
Public Law 112-7 · H.R. 1079 · 112th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Barack Obama (D) on Mar 31, 2011 · Taxation
Sponsor: Rep. John Mica (R-FL-7)
Cosponsors (4): Rep. Dave Camp, Rep. Tom Petri,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- 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 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through May 31, 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.
(Sec. 4) Increases the authorization of appropriation for the 8-month period beginning on October 1, 2010, 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 remain available until expended. Sets forth a formula for calculating AIP funding apportionments.
Extends through May 31, 2011, the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to make new AIP grants.
(Sec. 5) Extends until June 1, 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 May 31, 2011, the termination date of insurance coverage for domestic or foreign-flag aircraft. Grants the Secretary discretionary authority to further extend such coverage through August 31, 201. Extends through August 31, 2011, the authority of the Secretary to limit air carrier liability for claims arising out of acts of terrorism.
Extends through May 31, 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 projects under the AIP; 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 May 31, 2011: (1) the temporary increase to 95% of the federal government's share of certain AIP project 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 · markup by, referred to, reported bySubcommittee: Aviation Subcommittee
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Related bills
8 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. 1079Related bill
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011
H.R. 1893 · became Public Law 112-16Related bill
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part II
H.R. 2279 · became Public Law 112-21Related bill
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part III
H.R. 2553 · became Public Law 112-27Related bill
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. 19 actions.
- Mar 31, 2011Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 112-7.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Mar 30, 2011FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Mar 29, 2011FloorFloor · 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. 1079.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 20.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
- CommitteeCommittee · Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 112-41, Part I.
- Mar 16, 2011CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.
- CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- Mar 15, 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.