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H.R.2553: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced July 15, 2011
- Latest Major Action Aug. 5, 2011
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV - (Sec. 2) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through September 16, 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 appropriations for the period beginning on October 1, 2010, and ending on September 16, 2011, for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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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 concerned.
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Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 357 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2553 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
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Rule H. Res. 357 passed House.
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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 357.
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Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2553 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2553.
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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Mr. Rahall moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rahall motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit air carriers from charging a fee for four or fewer items of baggage checked by a member of the Armed Forces who is traveling in scheduled air transportation on official military duty. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.
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On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 187 - 233 (Roll no. 610).
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On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 - 177 (Roll no. 611).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 109.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 112-27.
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| July 15, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by John L. Mica (R-Fla.) |