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Aviation Jobs and Safety Act of 2011

Introduced: July 26, 2011 See on congress.gov
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Jul 27, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jul 26, 2011
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.
Jul 26, 2011
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Aviation Jobs and Safety Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through September 30, 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.

Extends through September 30, 2011: (1) the authorization of appropriations for airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning projects (known as airport improvement projects [AIPs]), and (2) the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to make new AIP grants.

Extends until October 1, 2011: (1) the pilot program for passenger facility fee authorizations at non-hub airports, and (2) disclosure requirements for large and medium hub airports applying for AIP grants.

Directs the Secretary to extend through September 30, 2011, the termination date of insurance coverage for domestic or foreign-flag aircraft. Grants the Secretary discretionary authority to further extend such coverage through December 31, 2011. Extends through December 31, 2011, the authority of the Secretary to limit air carrier liability for claims arising out of acts of terrorism.

Extends through September 30, 2011: (1) grant eligibility for airports located in the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau; (2) grants to state and local governments for land use compatibility AIPs; and (3) authority for approving an application of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority for an airport development grant or for permission to impose a passenger facility fee.

Amends the Vision 100 - Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act to extend through September 30, 2011: (1) the temporary increase to 95% of the federal government's share of certain AIP costs, and (2) funding for airport development at Midway Island Airport.

What's happening now July 27, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 42
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Aug 5, 2011
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Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Aug 5, 2011
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Cuellar, Henry
Texas · Aug 5, 2011
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Aug 5, 2011
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DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Aug 5, 2011
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Aug 5, 2011
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Green, Al
Texas · Aug 5, 2011
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Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Aug 5, 2011
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Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Aug 5, 2011
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Aug 5, 2011
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McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Aug 5, 2011
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Aug 5, 2011
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Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Aug 5, 2011
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Aug 5, 2011
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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Aug 5, 2011
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Smith, Adam
Washington · Aug 5, 2011
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Aug 5, 2011
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Thompson, Mike
California · Aug 5, 2011
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Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Aug 5, 2011
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Aug 1, 2011
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Garamendi, John
California · Aug 1, 2011
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Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Jul 29, 2011
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Jul 29, 2011
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Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Jul 29, 2011
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Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Jul 29, 2011
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Jul 29, 2011
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Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Jul 29, 2011
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Waters, Maxine
California · Jul 29, 2011
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Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Jul 28, 2011
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jul 28, 2011
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jul 28, 2011
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Welch, Peter
Vermont · Jul 28, 2011
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Costa, Jim
California · Jul 27, 2011
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Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · Jul 27, 2011
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · Jul 27, 2011
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Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Jul 27, 2011
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · Jul 27, 2011
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jul 26, 2011
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Jul 26, 2011
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Larsen, Rick
Washington · Jul 26, 2011
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Jul 26, 2011
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jul 26, 2011