S. 579 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2003
S. 579 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Mar 7, 2003, sponsored by John McCain with 4 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 7, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 108-168
What it does
National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2003 - (Sec. 2) Amends Federal transportation law to extend the authorization of appropriations for the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for FY 2003 through 2006, including the NTSB Academy and an emergency fund. Authorizes appropriations necessary to increase the emergency fund from $2 million to $3 million.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John McCain (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 7, 2003
- Passed the SenateNov 21, 2003
- Passed the HouseNov 22, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentNov 25, 2003
- Became lawDec 6, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-168. (Dec 6, 2003)
More bills from John McCain in the 108th Congress
Other Transportation and Public Works bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 3087: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003
- H.R. 2115: Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act
- H.R. 3850: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004
- H.R. 4219: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part II
- H.R. 4635: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part III
- H.R. 4916: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part IV
- H.R. 2443: Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004
- H.R. 4226: Cape Town Treaty Implementation Act of 2004
- H.R. 5183: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part V
- H.R. 5163: Norman Y. Mineta Research and Special Programs Reorganization Act
Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
More
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