All Airline passenger traffic Legislation - Federal Government
H.R.6493 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance aviation safety.
Latest Action: 07/23/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Bill Text To amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance aviation safety. 7/15/2008--Introduced. Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 - Amends federal transportation law to establish in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) an Aviation Safety Whistleblower Investigation Office to receive and assess complaints and information relating to possible violations of aviation safety laws and regulations. Directs the FAA Administrator to modify the FAA customer service initiative, mission and vision statements, and other policy statements to: (1) remove any reference to air carriers or other entities regulated by the FAA as "customers"; (2) clarify that in regulating safety the only FAA customers are individuals traveling on aircraft; and (3) clarify that air carriers and other entities regulated by the FAA do not have the right to select the FAA employees who will inspect their operations. Prohibits any person holding an air carrier operating certificate from [...] show full description Comment on Bill S.3181 - An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/23/2008 - Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Byrd. With written report No. 110-396. Bill Text An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. 6/23/2008--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2009 - Title I: Department of Homeland Security Departmental Management and Operations - Makes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2009 for the Offices of the Secretary, the Under Secretary for Management, the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Information Officer, the Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding, and the Inspector General.Title II: Security, Enforcement, and Investigations - Makes appropriations for FY2009 for: (1) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), including [...] show full description H.R.6327 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/30/2008 - Signed by President. Bill Text To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. 6/30/2008--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 24, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through FY2008: (1) excise taxes on aviation fuels and air transportation of persons and property; and (2) the expenditure authority for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.Amends federal transportation laws to extend funding through September 30, 2008, for various airport development projects, including: (1) the pilot program for passenger facility fees at nonhub airports; (2) state and local airport compatibility projects; (3) airport improvement projects; (4) Midway Island airport development; (5) small airport [...] show full description S.2783 - A bill to allow for additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Bill Text A bill to allow for additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. 3/13/2008--Introduced.
Amends federal transportation law to allow certain air carriers that hold or operate air carrier slots at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, which are used for scheduled air service between that airport and a large hub airport, to use such slots also to provide nonstop air transportation service between Reagan National Airport and another airport more than 1,250 statute miles away (perimeter rule limit). H.R.5270 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 07/08/2008 - Provisions extending both AIP program and tax authority from July 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008 were included in H.R. 6327 (P.L. 110-253) Bill Text To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. 2/28/2008--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on February 12, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through June 30, 2008: (1) the excise taxes on aviation fuels and air transportation of persons and property for funding the Airport and Airway Trust Fund; and (2) the expenditure authority for such Trust Fund.Amends federal transportation law to provide funding for airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning programs for the nine-month period beginning October 1, 2007. Extends until June 30, 2008: (1) the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to incur obligations to make grants under [...] show full description S.2554 - A bill to restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes.
Latest Action: 01/24/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S286) Bill Text A bill to restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes. 1/24/2008--Introduced. Civil Rights Act of 2008 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 to set forth requirements for: (1) establishing discrimination based on disparate impact; and (2) rights of action and recovery for unlawful discrimination (intentional or based on disparate impact). Amends those Acts and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to set forth requirements regarding a right of recovery for harassment. Amends the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) to provide that a state's receipt or use of federal financial assistance for a state program or activity constitutes a waiver of sovereign immunity for a suit by a program employee. Amends the Air Carrier [...] show full description H.R.5129 - To restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes.
Latest Action: 02/04/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. Bill Text To restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes. 1/23/2008--Introduced. Civil Rights Act of 2008 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 to set forth requirements for: (1) establishing discrimination based on disparate impact; and (2) rights of action and recovery for unlawful discrimination (intentional or based on disparate impact). Amends those Acts and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to set forth requirements regarding a right of recovery for harassment. Amends the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) to provide that a state's receipt or use of federal financial assistance for a state program or activity constitutes a waiver of sovereign immunity for a suit by a program employee. Amends the Air Carrier Access [...] show full description H.R.4913 - To prohibit the limitation of certain air traffic in the New York and New Jersey region.
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. S.2530 - A bill entitled the "Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2007".
Latest Action: 12/19/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S16016-16017) Bill Text A bill entitled the "Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2007". 12/19/2007--Introduced.
Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2007 - Amends federal transportation law to provide funding for airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning programs for the six-month period beginning October 1, 2007. Extends until March 31, 2008: (1) the authority of the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to incur obligations to make grants under such programs; and (2) the 95% temporary increase in the federal government's share of certain airport improvement program costs. Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to calculate funding apportionments for airport development programs in FY2008 in accordance with a specified formula. Extends through FY2008 the period for final orders issued by the Secretary with respect to eligibility for essential air service compensation. S.2493 - A bill to prohibit the limitation of certain air traffic in the New York and New Jersey region.
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. H.R.4343 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify age standards for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations.
Latest Action: 12/14/2007 - Became Public Law No: 110-135. Bill Text To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify age standards for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations. 12/13/2007--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act - Amends federal transportation law to allow a pilot who has attained 60 years of age to serve as a passenger airline pilot until the age of 65, provided that a pilot who has attained age 60 may serve as pilot-in-command on international flights only if there is another pilot in the flight crew who has not yet attained 60 years of age. Prohibits subjecting pilots to different medical examinations and standards on account of age unless to ensure an adequate level of safety in flight, except that no person who has attained 60 years of age may serve as a pilot unless such person has a first-class medical certificate.Requires [...] show full description H.R.4179 - To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish an appeal and redress process for individuals wrongly delayed or prohibited from boarding a flight, or denied a right, benefit, or privilege, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/19/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Bill Text To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish an appeal and redress process for individuals wrongly delayed or prohibited from boarding a flight, or denied a right, benefit, or privilege, and for other purposes. 11/14/2007--Introduced. Fair, Accurate, Secure and Timely Redress Act of 2007 or the FAST Redress Act of 2007 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish: (1) a timely and fair process for individuals who believe they have been delayed or prohibited from boarding a commercial aircraft because they were wrongly identified as a threat; and (2) an Office of Appeals and Redress within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to implement, coordinate, and execute the process. Requires the process to include the establishment of a method for maintaining a Comprehensive Cleared List of individuals misidentified who have corrected erroneous information. Directs the Office to ensure that the List contains [...] show full description S.2345 - An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and to extend the financing for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 11/13/2007 - Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Baucus. With written report No. 110-228. Additional views filed. Bill Text An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and to extend the financing for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. 11/13/2007--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 - Title I: Airport And Airway Trust Fund Provisions And Related Taxes - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through FY2011 the excise taxes on aviation fuels and the transportation of persons and property by air.(Sec. 102) Extends through FY2011 the expenditure authority for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.(Sec. 103) Imposes an excise tax on aviation-grade kerosene of 35.9 cents per gallon (4.3 cents per gallon for fuel used in commercial aviation). (Sec. 104) Increases to $16.[...] show full description H.R.4065 - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 01/31/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism. Bill Text To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes. 11/1/2007--Introduced. Border Enforcement, Employment Verification, and Illegal Immigration Control Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to: (1) take all appropriate actions, including development of a national border strategy, to maintain operational control over the U.S. international land and maritime borders; (2) report on cross-border security agreements with Mexico and Canada; (3) provide for biometric data enhancements; (4) increase port of entry inspection personnel; (5) report on the airspace security mission's impact on the National Capital Region; (6) reimburse private owners along the border for certain property damage; (7) establish at least one Border Patrol unit for the Virgin Islands; (8) report on Central American gang travel across the U.S.-Mexico border; and (9) deploy radiation portal [...] show full description S.2260 - A bill to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subsidies through fiscal year 2008.
Latest Action: 12/19/2007 - Received in the House. Bill Text A bill to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subsidies through fiscal year 2008. 12/19/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act to extend through FY2008 the effectiveness of any final order of the Secretary of Transportation, including exisitng final orders, with respect to the eligibility for essential air service subsidies of any place in the United States based on highway mileage between it and the nearest medium hub airport or large hub airport. H.R.3925 - To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers.
Latest Action: 10/23/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. Bill Text To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers. 10/22/2007--Introduced.
Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue an order to require: (1) the installation of secondary barriers to prevent access to the flight deck of a commercial aircraft; (2) with respect to an aircraft that is equipped with a cockpit door, such secondary barriers remain locked while the aircraft is in flight and the cockpit door separating the flight deck and the passenger area is open; and (3) with respect to an aircraft that is not equipped with a cockpit door, such secondary barriers remain locked as determined by the pilot. H.R.3867 - To update and expand the procurement programs of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 11/01/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Bill Text To update and expand the procurement programs of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. 10/30/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act - Title I: Ensuring Government Contract Opportunities for Small Business Concerns Owned and Controlled by Service-Disabled Veterans - (Sec. 101) Amends the Small Business Act to: (1) permit agencies to enter into contracts with a small business owned and controlled by a service-disabled veteran without first ensuring that there is only one company can perform a contract; and (2) allow contracting officers to decide whether or not to set aside contracts where at least two underutilized business zone (HUBZone) qualified companies could compete for the contract. (Sec. 102) Provides for the assessment of civil penalties against any company that misrepresents itself as a small business owned and controlled by service-disabled [...] show full description H.R.3676 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for a child safe viewing area within which covered air carriers shall not display violent in-flight programming.
Latest Action: 09/27/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. Bill Text To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for a child safe viewing area within which covered air carriers shall not display violent in-flight programming. 9/26/2007--Introduced.
Family Friendly Flights Act of 2007 - Requires an air carrier that provides publicly viewable entertainment screens on which violent in-flight programming is displayed to provide a child safe viewing area for child passengers who are under the age of 13 and for at least one adult travel companion per child. Requires: (1) all unaccompanied children under the age of 13 to be seated in the child safe viewing area; and (2) an air carrier, ticket agent, or their employees to offer an adult traveling with a child under the age of 13 the opportunity to request seating in the child safe viewing area. H.R.3540 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 07/08/2008 - Provisions extending both the AIP program and tax authority from July 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008 were included in H.R. 6327 (P.L. 110-253) Bill Text A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. 9/24/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through December 31, 2007: (1) the excise taxes on aviation fuels and air transportation of persons and property for funding the Airport and Airway Trust Fund; and (2) the expenditure authority for such Trust Fund.Amends federal transportation law to extend funding through December 31, 2007, for: (1) grants for airport planning and development and airport noise compatibility planning and programs; (2) operating expenses of the Federal Aviation Administration; (3) air navigation facilities; and (4) civil aviation research and development activities.Extends through December 31, 2007, the authority of the Secretary of Transportation [...] show full description S.1934 - A bill to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subsidies through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 08/02/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10792) Bill Text A bill to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subsidies through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes. 8/2/2007--Introduced.
Amends the Vision 100-Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act to extend the effective period of final orders of the Secretary of Transportation regarding the eligibility of small communities for essential air service subsidies through September 30, 2012. Requires an air carrier that has a contract for the provision of essential air service to an eligible small community that expires on September 30, 2007, to continue the service until at least the earlier of: (1) January 1, 2008; or (2) the date on which the Secretary identifies a new air carrier to provide such service. H.R.3305 - To provide for the safety of United States aviation and the suppression of terrorism.
Latest Action: 08/07/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection. Bill Text To provide for the safety of United States aviation and the suppression of terrorism. 8/1/2007--Introduced.
Anti-Terrorism Act of 2007 - Provides that no federal agency shall prohibit an airline pilot, copilot, or navigator, or law enforcement person specifically detailed for protection of an aircraft, from carrying a firearm. H.R.3212 - To provide certain personnel management requirements for the Transportation Security Administration, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 08/07/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight. Bill Text To provide certain personnel management requirements for the Transportation Security Administration, and for other purposes. 7/27/2007--Introduced.
Repeals certain personnel management authorities, including a provision authorizing the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to employ and fix the compensation, terms, and conditions of employment for passenger and property screeners. Directs: (1) the Secretary of Homeland Security to take any measures necessary to provide for the uniform treatment of all TSA screeners; and (2) the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report on the pay system that applies to such employees. S.1891 - A bill to provide limited immunity for reports of suspected terrorist activity or suspicious behavior and response.
Latest Action: 07/26/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Bill Text A bill to provide limited immunity for reports of suspected terrorist activity or suspicious behavior and response. 7/26/2007--Introduced.
Grants immunity from civil liability to: (1) persons who, in good faith and based on an objectively reasonable suspicion, report suspicious activity involving or directed against a passenger transportation system, a threat to such system or to passenger safety or security, or an act of terrorism; and (2) passenger transportation security system employees or agents and other federal employees with transportation security responsibilities who take reasonable actions, in good faith, to respond to reported threats. |


























