Port authorities Legislation - Federal Government

Latest Action: 12/20/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Bill Text
To prohibit the limitation of certain air traffic in the New York and New Jersey region.

12/19/2007--Introduced.

Fair and Competitive Air Transportation Service in New York-New Jersey Region Act - Prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from taking action that only limits commercial air traffic from one airport operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and not from all other airports operated by such Authority unless consent is given by the Authority. Provides an exception to such prohibition if such action is necessary to preserve air traffic safety or in cases of a national emergency.

Latest Action: 12/17/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Bill Text
A bill to prohibit the limitation of certain air traffic in the New York and New Jersey region.

12/17/2007--Introduced.

Fair and Competitive Air Transportation Service in New York-New Jersey Region Act - Prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from taking action that only limits commercial air traffic from one airport operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and not from all other airports operated by such Authority unless consent is given by the Authority. Provides an exception to such prohibition if such action is necessary to preserve air traffic safety or in cases of a national emergency.

Latest Action: 12/05/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 822.

Bill Text
Recognizing the 100th anniversary year of the founding of the Port of Los Angeles.

12/5/2007--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary)

Recognizes the 100th anniversary year of the founding of the Port of Los Angeles, the Nation's largest containerport.

Congratulates the Port of Los Angeles for its achievements as a leader throughout its history in implementing modern and innovative transportation and goods movements systems that are compatible with responsible environmental stewardship.

Wishes the Port of Los Angeles continued success during its next 100 years.

Latest Action: 05/23/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

Bill Text
To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Port of Guam Improvement Enterprise Program, and for other purposes.

5/8/2008--Introduced.

Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Maritime Administration, to establish a Port of Guam Improvement Enterprise Program for the planning, design, and construction of projects for the Port of Guam to improve port facilities, relieve congestion, increase port security, and provide greater access to port facilities.

Expands intermodal surface freight transfer facility project eligibility for federal loans, loan guarantees, and lines of credit to include an intermodal or marine facility project under the Program.

Establishes the Port of Guam Improvement Enterprise Fund.

Latest Action: 05/23/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

Bill Text
To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Port of Guam Improvement Enterprise Program, and for other purposes.

5/8/2008--Introduced.

Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Maritime Administration, to establish a Port of Guam Improvement Enterprise Program for the planning, design, and construction of projects for the Port of Guam to improve port facilities, relieve congestion, increase port security, and provide greater access to port facilities.

Expands intermodal surface freight transfer facility project eligibility for federal loans, loan guarantees, and lines of credit to include an intermodal or marine facility project under the Program.

Establishes the Port of Guam Improvement Enterprise Fund.

Latest Action: 12/20/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Bill Text
To prohibit the limitation of certain air traffic in the New York and New Jersey region.

12/19/2007--Introduced.

Fair and Competitive Air Transportation Service in New York-New Jersey Region Act - Prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from taking action that only limits commercial air traffic from one airport operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and not from all other airports operated by such Authority unless consent is given by the Authority. Provides an exception to such prohibition if such action is necessary to preserve air traffic safety or in cases of a national emergency.

Latest Action: 12/17/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Bill Text
A bill to prohibit the limitation of certain air traffic in the New York and New Jersey region.

12/17/2007--Introduced.

Fair and Competitive Air Transportation Service in New York-New Jersey Region Act - Prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from taking action that only limits commercial air traffic from one airport operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and not from all other airports operated by such Authority unless consent is given by the Authority. Provides an exception to such prohibition if such action is necessary to preserve air traffic safety or in cases of a national emergency.

Latest Action: 12/05/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 822.

Bill Text
Recognizing the 100th anniversary year of the founding of the Port of Los Angeles.

12/5/2007--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary)

Recognizes the 100th anniversary year of the founding of the Port of Los Angeles, the Nation's largest containerport.

Congratulates the Port of Los Angeles for its achievements as a leader throughout its history in implementing modern and innovative transportation and goods movements systems that are compatible with responsible environmental stewardship.

Wishes the Port of Los Angeles continued success during its next 100 years.