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Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016

Public Law 114-141 · H.R. 4721 · 114th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Barack Obama (D) on Mar 30, 2016 · Transportation and Public Works

Sponsor: Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA-9)

Cosponsors (1): Rep. Kevin Brady

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 2016

TITLE I--AIRPORT AND AIRWAY PROGRAMS

(Sec. 101) This bill reauthorizes for the period March 31, 2016, through July 15, 2016, the airport improvement program and specified related authorities, including:

• the competition disclosure requirement under a development project grant for a large hub airport or a medium hub airport;

• the eligibility for small airport grants of sponsors of airports in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Republic of Palau;

• the air traffic control contract program;

• state and local government compatible land use planning and projects;

• Department of Transportation authority to appropriate funds to acquire, establish, and improve air navigation facilities;

• civil aviation research and development;

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations; and

• essential air service.

(Sec. 102) The Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act is amended to extend through the same period:

• the authorization for airport development at Midway Island Airport, and

• the authority of any final order with respect to the eligibility for essential air service compensation.

The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 is amended to extend through:

• FY2016 the requirement for an Inspector General report on participation in FAA programs by disadvantaged small business concerns,

• July 15, 2016, the pilot program under which operators of up to four public-use airports may receive grants for activities related to the redevelopment of airport properties, and

• the same date the advisory committee for aviation consumer protection.

TITLE II--REVENUE PROVISIONS

(Sec. 201) The Internal Revenue Code is amended to extend through July 15, 2017, expenditure authority from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, fuel and ticket taxes, as well as the exemption from ticket taxes for aircraft in fractional ownership aircraft programs.

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Related bills

1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.

  • H.R. 3614 · became Public Law 114-55Related bill

    Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 20 actions.

  1. Mar 30, 2016Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 114-141.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Mar 24, 2016FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Mar 21, 2016Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
  6. Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Shuster moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
  7. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4721.
  8. OtherOther · Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
  9. Mar 17, 2016FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  10. FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  11. FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
  12. Mar 15, 2016CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate, read twice.
  13. Mar 14, 2016FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  14. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  15. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4721.
  16. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  17. FloorFloor · Mr. Shuster moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  18. Mar 11, 2016CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  19. Mar 10, 2016CommitteeCommittee · 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…
  20. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments

1 amendment offered to the bill, with the last recorded step of each.

  • S.Amdt. 3457SenateSen. John ThuneR-SD· offered Mar 17, 2016Agreed to

    In the nature of a substitute.

    Mar 17, 2016: Amendment SA 3457 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

    Agreed to
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Official record

The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.