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H.R. 5900 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010

H.R. 5900 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Jul 28, 2010, sponsored by James Oberstar with 4 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Jul 28, 2010
Co-sponsors
4
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works
Public law
Public Law 111-216

What it does

Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 - Title I: Airport and Airway Extension - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through September 30, 2010: (1) excise taxes on aviation fuels and air transportation of persons and property (ticket taxes); and (2) the expenditure authority for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund. (Sec.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

James Oberstar (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJul 28, 2010
  • Passed the HouseJul 29, 2010
  • Passed the SenateJul 30, 2010
  • Sent to the PresidentJul 30, 2010
  • Became lawAug 1, 2010

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-216. (Aug 1, 2010)

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