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FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
Introduced: April 13, 2018
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May 8, 2018
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 401.
May 7, 2018
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Apr 27, 2018
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 4.
Apr 27, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 27, 2018
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 393 - 13 (Roll no. 165).
Apr 27, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 393 - 13 (Roll no. 165).
Apr 27, 2018
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 223 (Roll no. 164).
Apr 27, 2018
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Apr 27, 2018
Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Velazquez motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to require the federal government to cover 100% of the costs for natural disasters in connection with Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and the California Wildfires under the Stafford Act.
Apr 27, 2018
Ms. Velazquez moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. (text: CR H3723-3724)
Apr 27, 2018
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Apr 27, 2018
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 27, 2018
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4.
Apr 27, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3722-3726)
Apr 27, 2018
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4 as unfinished business.
Apr 27, 2018
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 27, 2018
Mr. Shuster moved that the committee rise.
Apr 27, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Duncan (TN) amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 27, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 839, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Duncan (TN) amendment No. 114.
Apr 27, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 27, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 839, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock amendment No. 112.
Apr 27, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 839, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Babin amendment No. 110.
Apr 27, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 839, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves (LA) amendment No. 108.
Apr 27, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 839, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves (LA) amendment No. 107.
Apr 27, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 839, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves (LA) amendment No. 104.
Apr 27, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 839, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Shuster En bloc amendment No. 4.
Apr 27, 2018
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Apr 27, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3710-3722)
Apr 26, 2018
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4 as unfinished business.
Apr 26, 2018
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 26, 2018
Mr. Shuster moved that the committee rise.
Apr 26, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 839, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lawrence amendment No. 97.
Apr 26, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 839, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Zeldin amendment No. 96.
Apr 26, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 839, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 88.
Apr 26, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lynch amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lynch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 26, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 839, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lynch amendment No. 87.
Apr 26, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 839, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Comstock amendment No. 84, as modified.
Apr 26, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 839, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gonzalez-Colon amendment No. 81.
Apr 26, 2018
VACATED PROCEEDINGS - Mr. Shuster asked unanimous consent to vacate the proceedings on Beyer amendment No. 67 of House Report 115-650, which was postponed, to the end that the Chair put the question de novo. Agreed to without objection.
Apr 26, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 839, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio amendment No. 42.
Apr 26, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDING - At the conclusion of debate on the Denham amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 26, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 839, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Denham amendment No. 79.
Apr 26, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lipinski amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lipinski demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 26, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 839, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lipinski amendment No. 78.
Apr 26, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 839, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lewis (MN) amendment No. 75.
Apr 26, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 839, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (NE) amendment No. 68.
Apr 26, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Beyer amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Beyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 26, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 839, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Beyer amendment No. 67.
Apr 26, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 839, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Shuster En bloc amendment No. 3.
Apr 26, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2018 | House · vote #165 | On Passage | Passed | 393–13 | See who voted → |
| Apr 27, 2018 | House · vote #164 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 182–223 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
This bill reauthorizes and extends the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and associated programs through FY2023 at increased levels.
The Department of Transportation's (DOT's) State block grant program is expanded.
The Air Traffic Control Contract Program is modified.
Grant authority for competitive land use planning and projects by state and local governments is extended.
Various requirements are imposed on the FAA, including those for: (1) conducting a review of the relationship between aircraft noise exposure and its effects on communities around airports; (2) establishing a Safety Oversight and Certification Advisory Committee; and (3) convening a multidisciplinary expert review panel to conduct a survey of Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) holders and ODA program applicants to document and assess FAA certification and oversight activities.
The General Accountability Office shall conduct a review to assess the workforce and training needs of the FAA Office of Aviation Safety in the anticipated budgetary environment.
Safety provisions are outlined, which include safety critical staffing provisions, as well as air service improvement provisions, which include a cell phone voice communication ban. Provisions with regard to aviation consumers with disabilities are also outlined.
The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act is amended with respect to wild fire prevention, eligibility for code implementation and enforcement, and program improvements.
FAA Leadership in Groundbreaking High-Tech Research and Development Act or the FLIGHT R&D Act
Appropriations are authorized with respect to various research and development (R&D) related matters including Safety Research and Development programs.
FAA shall appoint an Associate Administrator for Research and Development.
Provisions are set forth regarding unmanned aircraft systems, cybersecurity, and FAA R&D activities.
The Internal Revenue Code is amended with regard to: (1) expenditure authority from the airport and airway trust fund; and (2) extension of taxes funding such trust fund.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 401.