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H.R. 5147 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010

H.R. 5147 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Apr 27, 2010, sponsored by James Oberstar with 5 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
Apr 27, 2010
Co-sponsors
5
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works
Public law
Public Law 111-161

What it does

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through July 3, 2010: (1) increased excise taxes on aviation fuels and the excise tax on air transportation of persons and property; and (2) the expenditure authority for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

James Oberstar (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 3 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 27, 2010
  • Passed the HouseApr 28, 2010
  • Passed the SenateApr 28, 2010
  • Sent to the PresidentApr 29, 2010
  • Became lawApr 30, 2010

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-161. (Apr 30, 2010)

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