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H.R. 1079 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011

H.R. 1079 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Mar 15, 2011, sponsored by John L. Mica with 4 co-sponsors.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Mar 15, 2011
Co-sponsors
4
Policy area
Taxation
Public law
Public Law 112-7

What it does

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through May 31, 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. (Sec.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

John L. Mica (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 15, 2011
  • Passed the HouseMar 29, 2011
  • Passed the SenateMar 29, 2011
  • Sent to the PresidentMar 30, 2011
  • Became lawMar 31, 2011

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-7. (Mar 31, 2011)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1079 (112th Congress): Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/112-hr-1079/airport-and-airway-extension-act-of-2011 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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