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H.R. 2115 108th Congress House

Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act

Official title: To amend title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize programs for the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 15, 2003 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been Latest 49 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 12, 2003
Became Public Law No: 108-176.
Dec 12, 2003
Signed by President.
Dec 2, 2003
Presented to President.
Nov 21, 2003
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 21, 2003
Senate agreed to conference report by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 21, 2003
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 21, 2003
Motion by Senator Frist to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the conference report was not invoked (Roll Call Vote No. 453) was withdrawn in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 21, 2003
Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S15385-15390)
Nov 17, 2003
Motion by Senator Frist to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the conference report was not invoked (Roll Call Vote No. 453) was entered in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 17, 2003
Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 43. Record Vote Number: 453.
Nov 17, 2003
Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S14940-14952)
Nov 14, 2003
Cloture motion on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2115 presented in Senate.
Nov 14, 2003
Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S14858)
Oct 30, 2003
Conference papers: and message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
Oct 30, 2003
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 30, 2003
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 207 (Roll no. 592).
Oct 30, 2003
Mr. Mica brought up conference report H. Rept. 108-334 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 422. (consideration: CR H10163-10170, CR 10/31/2003 H10176-10189)
Oct 30, 2003
Rule H. Res. 422 passed House.
Oct 30, 2003
On motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 219 (Roll no. 591).
Oct 30, 2003
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee was ordered without objection.
Oct 30, 2003
Mr. Oberstar moved to recommit with instructions to the conference committee. (consideration: CR 10/31/2003 H10187-10188; text: CR 10/31/2003 H10187-10188)
Oct 30, 2003
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Oct 30, 2003
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2115.
Oct 30, 2003
DEBATE - The House continued with debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2115.
Oct 30, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2115.
Oct 29, 2003
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 422 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 2115. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read when called up for consideration.
Oct 29, 2003
Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement held at the desk in Senate.
Oct 29, 2003
Conference report H. Rept. 108-334 filed. (text of conference report: CR H10008-10054)
Oct 29, 2003
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 108-334 filed.(text of conference report: CR H10008-10054)
Oct 28, 2003
House recommitted conference report pursuant to H. Res. 377.
Oct 28, 2003
Rule H. Res. 377 passed House.
Sep 24, 2003
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 377 Reported to House. Upon the adoption of this resolution, the conference report to accompany H.R. 2115 is hereby recommitted to the committee of conference.
Jul 28, 2003
Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement held at the desk in Senate.
Jul 25, 2003
Conference report H. Rept. 108-240 filed. (text of conference report: CR H7718-7764)
Jul 25, 2003
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 108-240 filed.(text of conference report: CR H7718-7764)
Jul 25, 2003
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Jul 25, 2003
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Jul 24, 2003
Conference held.
Jul 24, 2003
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Jul 15, 2003
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of title VI of the House bill and title VII of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Thomas, Camp, and Rangel.
Jul 15, 2003
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science for consideration of sec. 102 of the House bill and secs. 102, 104, 621, 622, 641, 642, 661, 662, 663, 667, and 669 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Boehlert, Rohrabacher, and Costello.
Jul 15, 2003
The Speaker appointed conferees Provided that Mr. Renzi is appointed in lieu of Mr. Pombo for consideration of sec. 409 of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference.
Jul 15, 2003
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Resources for consideration of secs. 204 and 409 of the House bill and sec. 201 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Pombo, Gibbons, and Rahall.
Jul 15, 2003
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of secs. 106, 301, 405, 505 and 507 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Sensenbrenner, Coble, and Conyers.
Jul 15, 2003
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Government Reform for consideration of secs. 404 and 438 of the House bill and sec. 108 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Davis, Tom, Shays, and Waxman.
Jul 15, 2003
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of sec. 521 of the House bill and sec. 508 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Tauzin, Barton (TX), and Dingell.
Jul 15, 2003
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Young (AK), Mica, Ehlers, Hayes, Rehberg, Isakson, Oberstar, DeFazio, Boswell, and Holden.
Jul 15, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 15, 2003
On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by voice vote.

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 Votes taken on this bill 5
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 17, 2003 Senate · vote #453 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 2115 Rejected 45–43 See who voted →
Oct 30, 2003 House · vote #592 On Agreeing to the Conference Report Passed 211–207 See who voted →
Oct 30, 2003 House · vote #591 On Motion to Recommit the Conference Report Failed 197–219 See who voted →
Jun 12, 2003 Senate · vote #225 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2115 Passed 94–0 See who voted →
Jun 11, 2003 House · vote #264 On Passage Passed 418–8 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 6

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

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 165 – An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report number 108-146 to require the Secretary of Transportation to … Agreed to Jun 11, 2003
HAMDT 164 – An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 108-146,to strike the local share requirement for Essential A… Agreed to Jun 11, 2003
HAMDT 163 Norton, Eleanor Holmes An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 108-146,to repeal section 49108 of Title 49, which requires t… Agreed to Jun 11, 2003
HAMDT 162 – An amendment numbered one printed in House Report 108-146 which makes technical changes. Agreed to Jun 11, 2003
HAMDT 161 – An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 108-146, which requires the Secretary of Transportation to su… Agreed to Jun 11, 2003
HAMDT 160 – An amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure,… Agreed to Jun 11, 2003
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 Latest action December 12, 2003

Became Public Law No: 108-176.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Flight 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act - Amends Federal transportation law to authorize appropriations for FY 2004 through 2007 for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), including: (1) air navigation facilities and equipment; and (2) airport and noise compatibility planning and development. Extends the current authority of the Secretary of Transportation to provide air carrier insurance and reinsurance through calendar 2007, after which limits are imposed.

Airport Streamlining Approval Process Act of 2003 - Directs the Secretary to develop and implement a coordinated review process for airport capacity enhancement projects at congested airports.

Directs the FAA Administrator to convert the Air Traffic Services Subcommittee of the Federal Aviation Management Advisory Council into an independent Air Traffic Services Board.

Establishes in the FAA a Small Business Ombudsman.

Revises requirements with respect to airline service improvements, involving among other things: (1) data on incidents and complaints involving passenger and baggage security screening; (2) conversion of ground support equipment or airport-owned vehicles to low-emission technology; (3) the passenger facility fee program; (4) overflights of national parks; (5) a collaborative decision-making pilot program; (6) availability of aircraft accident site information; (7) slot exemptions at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport; (8) small community air service and the essential air service program, including a community and regional choice alternate essential air service pilot program; (9) action for de novo review in U.S. district court of a discrimination complaint by an employee providing air safety information; (10) agreements to permit use of type certificates by other persons; (11) design organization certificates; (12) runway safety standards; (13) availability of maintenance information; (14) flight attendant certification; (15) a civil penalty for closure of an airport without providing sufficient notice; (16) improvement of curriculum standards for aviation maintenance technicians; (17) a task force on future of air transportation system; (18) air quality in aircraft cabins; (19) a task force on enhanced transfer of applications of technology for military aircraft to civilian aircraft; (20) reimbursement for losses incurred by general aviation entities; (21) impasse procedures for national association of air traffic specialists; (22) FAA inspector training; (23) a prohibition on air traffic control privatization; and (24) reduced airfares for members of the Armed Forces on commercial U.S. flights.

Revises requirements relating to airport development and involving among other things: (1) security costs at small airports; (2) runway safety areas; (3) proceeds from disposition of land acquired for noise compatibility purposes; (4) hangar construction grant assurances; (5) costs of construction or modification of public parking facilities for security purposes; (6) formulae for apportionments to primary airports and cargo airports; (7) considerations in making discretionary grants; (8) flexible funding for nonprimary airport apportionments; (9) use of apportioned amounts for noise mitigation projects; (10) increased funding for the military airport program and air traffic control contract towers; (11) 100 percent Federal share of the cost of airport safety data collection by a private contractor; (12) the use of revenues in the airport privatization pilot program; (13) further limitations on innovative financing techniques for airport development projects; (14) emission credits for air quality projects and an airport ground support equipment emissions retrofit pilot program; (15) compatible land use planning and projects by State and local governments; and (16) funding for Midway Island Airport.

 Related & companion bills 6
  • HRES 265 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2115) to amend title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize programs for …
  • HRES 377 Procedurally related Providing for recommittal of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2115) to amend title 49, United States C…
  • HRES 422 Procedurally related Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2115) to amend title 49, United State…
  • S 824 Related document Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act
  • HR 2734 Text similarities Federal Aviation Administration Research and Development Reauthorization Act
  • S 1618 Temporary Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2003
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