An Act to amend title XIII of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to expand the types of risks which the Secretary of Transportation may insure or reinsure, and for other purposes.
Public Law 95-163 · H.R. 6010 · 95th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Nov 9, 1977 · Transportation and Public Works
Sponsor: Rep. Glenn Anderson (D-CA-32)
Cosponsors (1): Rep. Marion Snyder
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to insure domestic and foreign air carriers against loss or damage arising out of any risk (previously only war risks) from the operation of an aircraft if the President determines that the operation of such aircraft is necessary to carry out the foreign policy of the United States and such insurance is otherwise unavailable. Stipulates that such insurance shall be for a maximum period of 60 days and may only cover risks while the aircraft is engaged in foreign commerce or operating between points outside the United States. Allows the Secretary to reinsure such aircraft if the President determines that its continued operation is necessary to carry out the foreign policy of the United States.
Extends the authority of the Secretary to provide insurance and reinsurance under such Act from May 7, 1977, to September 30, 1982.
Permits airlines to grant reduced fares on a space-available basis to any minister of religion, and certain handicapped, retired and aged individuals. Directs the Civil Aeronautics Board to report on the feasibility of such fares for persons 21 years of age or younger.
Authorizes an air carrier operating within the State of California or the State of Florida to enter into an agreement with any air carrier for the establishment of joint fares, rates, and services for through service. through service.
Requires (1) 60 days notice of an airline's proposed change in fares for the transportation of property, and (2) 45 days notice of such change in fares for the transportation of persons. Directs the Board, in suspending the effect of a proposed rate change, to implement such suspension at least 15 days before such rate change would take effect.
Directs the Board, in fixing compensation for transportation of mail by a local carrier in 1966, to disregard any decrease in the Federal income tax liability for such carrier.
Allows the Civil Aeronautics Board to pay a subsidy to an air taxi operator, as compensation for the transportation of mail by the aircraft during the period August 1, 1973 through July 31, 1975.
Permits aircraft owned by citizens of foreign countries admitted for permanent residence in the United States, and aircraft owned by corporations lawfully organized and doing business under the laws of the United States, or any State thereof, which are based and primarily used in the United States, to be registered in the United States.
Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations permitting the operation of civil aircraft, subject to the statutory requirement concerning emergency locator transmitters, during any period for which the transmitter has been removed for inspection, repair, modification or replacement.
Permits all-cargo carriers to obtain certificates to operate all-cargo services to any point within the United States. Stipulates that all-cargo airservice within Alaska and Hawaii will continue to be governed by existing law.
Authorizes the Secretary to permit the city of Redmond, Oregon, to dispose of surplus airport property not needed for airport purposes.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 23 actions.
- Nov 9, 1977Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 95-163.
- Nov 3, 1977PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Nov 2, 1977Resolving differencesResolving differences · House agreed to conference report.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · Conference report agreed to in House: House agreed to conference report.
- Oct 28, 1977Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to conference report.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report.
- Oct 27, 1977Resolving differencesResolving differences · Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 95-773.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · Conference report filed: Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 95-773.
- Oct 26, 1977Resolving differencesResolving differences · Conference scheduled in Senate.
- Oct 20, 1977Resolving differencesResolving differences · Conference scheduled in House.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to House amendment with an amendment.
- Jun 8, 1977Resolving differencesResolving differences · Conference scheduled in House.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment.
- May 27, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.
- May 17, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended, roll call #247 (388-8).House roll call 247
- FloorFloor · Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
- May 12, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Apr 5, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- 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.