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H.R. 2739 103rd Congress House

Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994

Official title: To amend the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1994, 1995, and 1996, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 26, 1993 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 49 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 23, 1994
Became Public Law No: 103-305.
Aug 23, 1994
Signed by President.
Aug 11, 1994
Presented to President.
Aug 9, 1994
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 8, 1994
Senate agreed to conference report by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S10951)
Aug 8, 1994
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S10951)
Aug 8, 1994
Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
Aug 8, 1994
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 8, 1994
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H7123)
Aug 8, 1994
Conference report agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H7123)
Aug 8, 1994
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Aug 8, 1994
Mr. Mineta moved to suspend the rules and agree to the conference report, H. Rept. 103-677.
Aug 8, 1994
Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement held at the desk in Senate.
Aug 5, 1994
Conference report H. Rept. 103-677 filed. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order. (text of conference report: CR H7051-7073)
Aug 5, 1994
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 103-677 filed. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.(text of conference report: CR H7051-7073)
Aug 5, 1994
Mr. Mineta asked unanimous consent that managers on the part of the House have until midnight on Aug. 5 to file a conference report on H.R. 2739. Agreed to without objection.
Aug 3, 1994
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Aug 3, 1994
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Jul 27, 1994
MODIFICATION OF CONFEREES - By unanimous consent, the Speaker announced a modification in the appointment of conferees on H.R. 2739: From the Committee on Education and Labor, Mr. McKeon is appointed in lieu of Mr. Goodling for consideration of sec. 418 of the Senate amendment and modifications committed to conference.
Jul 26, 1994
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 26, 1994
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of title IV of the House bill, and secs. 121 and 122 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Gibbons, Rostenkowski, Pickle, Rangel, Stark, Archer, Crane, and Thomas (CA).
Jul 26, 1994
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of title III of the House bill, and secs. 206 and 304 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Brown (CA), Valentine, Glickman, Geren, Harman, Walker, Lewis (FL), and Morella.
Jul 26, 1994
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of sec. 415 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hamilton, Lantos, Ackerman, Berman, Faleomavaega, Gilman, Goodling, and Leach.
Jul 26, 1994
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and Labor for consideration of sec. 208 of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: Ford (MI), Clay, Williams, Goodling, and Roukema.
Jul 26, 1994
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and Labor for consideration of sec. 418 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Ford (MI), Owens, and McKeon.
Jul 26, 1994
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs for consideration of title VI of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Gonzalez, Neal (NC), and Leach.
Jul 26, 1994
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Public Works and Transportation for consideration of titles I and II of the House bill, and the Senate amendment (except secs. 121, 206, 304, 415, 418 and title VI), and modifications committed to conference: Mineta, Rahall, Oberstar, Borski, Clement, Shuster, Clinger, and Petri.
Jul 26, 1994
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.
Jul 26, 1994
Mr. Mineta asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.
Jun 23, 1994
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 22, 1994
Senate appointed conferees Hollings; Ford; Exon; Danforth; Pressler by unanimous consent.
Jun 16, 1994
Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1491 with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Jun 16, 1994
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1491 with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Jun 16, 1994
Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 1491 amended.
Jun 16, 1994
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7097)
Jun 16, 1994
Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 16, 1994
Senate insisted on its amendment, requested a conference.
Oct 18, 1993
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Oct 13, 1993
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 13, 1993
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 384 - 42 (Roll no. 492).
Oct 13, 1993
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Oct 13, 1993
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Oct 13, 1993
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2739.
Oct 13, 1993
DEBATE - Pursuant to the unanimous consent agreement of Oct. 7, 1993, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of debate on the Wolf amendment, equally divided and controlled.
Oct 13, 1993
PROCEEDINGS UNDER PREVIOUS SPECIAL ORDER - Pursuant to the unanimous consent request made by Mr. Oberstar on Thursday, Oct. 7, 1993, the Committee of the Whole proceeded to consideration of the bill and all amendments thereto subject to a one hour and 15 minute limitation.
Oct 13, 1993
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Oct 13, 1993
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7725-7735)
Oct 7, 1993
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2739 as unfinished business.
Oct 7, 1993
On motion that the committe rise Agreed to by voice vote.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 13, 1993 House · vote #492 On Passage Passed 384–42 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 10

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

6 agreed to 2 failed 2 withdrawn or other

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 352 – An amendment which deletes provisions of the bill that grant certain collective bargaining rights (including … Failed Oct 13, 1993
HAMDT 351 – An amendment to insert a new section 301 which provides for reprogramming of funds for aviation research. Agreed to Oct 13, 1993
HAMDT 346 – An amendment to add a new section which requires that commercial aircraft be equipped with child restraint sy… Agreed to Oct 13, 1993
HAMDT 350 – An amendment to exempt Washington National Airport from the airports selected to be included in an FAA sutdy … Failed Oct 7, 1993
HAMDT 349 – An amendment to change from June 1 to January 15, 1994, the effective date for the Secretary of Transportatio… Agreed to Oct 7, 1993
HAMDT 348 – An amendment to require the FAA Administrator to establish and collect fees for certification and inspection … Agreed to Oct 7, 1993
HAMDT 347 – An amendment, offered as a substitute to the Lightfoot amendment, to require air carriers to provide a child … Agreed to Oct 7, 1993
HAMDT 345 – An amendment to instruct the Secretary of Transportation to make grants available for expenses in training an… Withdrawn Oct 7, 1993
HAMDT 344 – An amendment to repeal section 29 of the International Air Transportation Competition Act, which prohibits co… Withdrawn Oct 7, 1993
HAMDT 343 – An amendment to allow the transfer of ownership of certain federal lands to the Palm Springs Airport. Agreed to Oct 7, 1993
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 Latest action August 23, 1994

Became Public Law No: 103-305.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Airport and Airway Improvement Act Amendments

Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions

Aviation Infrastructure Investment Act of 1993 - Title I: Airport and Airway Improvement Act Amendments - Amends the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 to reauthorize the Airport Improvement Program through FY 1996. Specifies allocations for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Facilities and Equipment Program. Limits amounts appropriated from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund to certain percentages.

(Sec. 103) Authorizes appropriations for the FAA through FY 1996.

(Sec. 104) Increases the minimum entitlement funding for small airports. States that, in deciding whether to make a discretionary grant, the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) shall consider, as a factor militating against the grant, that the airport is using airport-generated revenues for purposes other than capital or operating costs.

(Sec. 105) Increases the minimum funding for integrated airport system planning. Extends through FY 1996 the programs for: (1) converting military airports to civil use (increasing from 12 to 16 the number of eligible airports); and (2) constructing parking lots, fuel farms, and utilities.

Requires the Secretary, as a condition precedent to approval of an airport development project, to receive assurances that the airport owner or operator shall file annual reports on: (1) the amounts the airport pays to other governmental units; and (2) all services and property provided to other governmental units, and the amount of compensation received.

(Sec. 107) Allows the unlimited use of discretionary funds for terminal development at primary airports enplaning up to .05 percent of total U.S. enplanements (small airports).

Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize any air carrier to provide advance notice to the public of: (1) the date on which a change of a rate, fare, or charge for air transportation is scheduled to take effect; and (2) the date on which a rate, fare, or charge is scheduled to terminate.

(Sec. 202) Requires the Secretary, in determining what is basic essential air service and in selecting an air carrier to provide it, to give no consideration to whether slots at a high density airport are available.

Requires the Secretary, if essential air service is to be provided to and from a high density airport, to ensure that a sufficient number of slots at the airport are available to the pertinent air carrier, transferring slots or otherwise making them available if necessary. States that the Secretary is not required to make slots available at O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois, if there are at least 132 slots available for basic essential air service to and from it.

Declares that slots need not be transferred from an air carrier terminating basic essential air service to one selected to provide it if the carrier suspending essential air service is using slots to provide basic essential air service to another point.

(Sec. 203) Prohibits the Secretary from taking a slot at a high density airport from an air carrier, and awarding it to a foreign air carrier, if U.S. carriers are not provided equivalent rights of access to airports in the country of which the foreign carrier is a citizen.

(Sec. 204) Directs the Secretary to complete a rulemaking proceeding and issue a final decision on whether there should be a reduction in the annualized rate of random testing for prohibited drugs now required of personnel engaged in aviation activities.

(Sec. 205) Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit any public agency authority from collecting an authorized fee from a passenger enplaning at an airport if the passenger did not pay for the air transportation which resulted in such enplanement, including any case in which the passenger obtained the ticket with a frequent flier award coupon without monetary payment.

(Sec. 206) Amends Federal law to limit to five years the term of office of any individual appointed as FAA Administrator after enactment of this Act.

(Sec. 207) Amends the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979 to allow the Secretary to make grants for sound-proofing of residential buildings at airports which have not received approval for a Part 150 noise abatement program, but have been approved to receive such grants under an exemption to specified law.

(Sec. 208) Amends the Metropolitan Washington Airports Act of 1986 to direct the Secretary to include in a certain airport lease terms and conditions necessary to ensure that: (1) all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors in construction work shall be paid wages at prevailing rates in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act; and (2) the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (Airports Authority) shall not approve any construction contract without first obtaining adequate assurance that such wages shall be paid.

(Sec. 209) Applies the National Labor Relations Act and the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to labor-management relations between the Airports Authority and labor organizations representing bargaining units at the Metropolitan Washington Airports. Declares that collective bargaining agreements between the Airports Authority and labor organizations shall be effective for at least two years. Provides for resolution of grievances and mediation of labor disputes, including binding arbitration. Prohibits the parties to a collective bargaining agreement between the Airports Authority and a labor organization from: (1) resorting to strike or lockout; or (2) making changes in working conditions pending resolution of a labor dispute.

 Related & companion bills 7
  • S 1491 Procedurally related Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994
  • HR 1077 Procedurally related Private Motor Carrier Equity Act
  • HR 1533 Procedurally related To amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require the use of child safety restraint systems approved by the Secretar…
  • HR 1974 Procedurally related To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide that the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall b…
  • HR 4203 Procedurally related Aviation Investment Act of 1994
  • HRES 269 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2739) to amend the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 to authoriz…
  • HR 2820 Text similarities Federal Aviation Administration Research, Engineering, and Development Authorization Act of 1993
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