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Airline Service Improvement Act of 1998

Introduced: October 28, 1997 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 21, 1998
For title IV provisions See H.R. 4328.
Oct 20, 1998
House Committee on Judiciary Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 21, 1998.
Oct 16, 1998
House Committee on Judiciary Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 20, 1998.
Oct 15, 1998
Referred sequentially to the House Committee on the Judiciary for a period ending not later than Oct. 16, 1998 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(j), rule X.
Oct 15, 1998
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on 105-822, Part I.
Jun 25, 1998
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 25, 1998
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 18, 1998
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 18, 1998
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 30, 1998
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 24, 1998
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Nov 10, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Nov 10, 1997
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Aviation Prior to Introduction (June 25, 97).
Oct 30, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9733)
Oct 28, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Oct 28, 1997
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Service to Airports Not Receiving Sufficient

Service

Title II: Regional Air Service Incentive Program

Airline Service Improvement Act of 1997 - Title I: Service to Airports Not Receiving Sufficient Service - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to grant exemptions pertaining to the use of slots (arrival and departure spaces) at high density airports in order to enable air carriers to provide nonstop air transportation using noise-compliant compliant aircraft between a high density airport and a small hub or nonhub airport that the Secretary determines is not receiving sufficient air service to and from the high density airport. Provides exemption limitations, including a limitation of no more than six exemptions per day for slots at Washington National Airport. Requires exemption decisions to be made by the Secretary within 120 days of application.

Makes funds not otherwise obligated or expended for the Federal essential air service program available for: (1) air carrier service to airports not receiving sufficient air service; and (2) rural air safety at airports with less than 100,000 annual boardings.

Requires a decision by the Secretary within 180 days after receipt of a complaint alleging that an air carrier has been or is engaging in an unfair method of competition in the provision or sale of air transportation.

Title II: Regional Air Service Incentive Program - Authorizes the Secretary to guarantee any lender against loss on any loan made to a commuter air carrier (maximum seating capacity of 75 or less) or new entrant air carrier (less than five years of service) for the purchase of jet aircraft when such aircraft are to be used to provide service to underserved markets. Outlines loan conditions and limitations, including that: (1) such aircraft comply with certain Federal noise-level requirements; and (2) the air carrier agrees to provide service to the underserved market(s) for at least two years after being placed in service. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) collect a loan guarantee fee from such lenders; and (2) be given, and make use of, Federal facilities and assistance in carrying out the incentive program.

Terminates the above authority five years after the enactment of this Act. Authorizes appropriations.

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For title IV provisions See H.R. 4328.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
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