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H.R. 2553 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV

H.R. 2553 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jul 15, 2011, sponsored by John L. Mica with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.

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
Jul 15, 2011
Co-sponsors
2
Policy area
Taxation
Public law
Public Law 112-27

What it does

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV - (Sec. 2) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through September 16, 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 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJul 15, 2011
  • Passed the HouseJul 20, 2011
  • Passed the SenateAug 5, 2011
  • Sent to the PresidentAug 5, 2011
  • Became lawAug 5, 2011

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-27. (Aug 5, 2011)

How Congress voted

  • On Passage
    House · Jul 20, 2011 · Passed
    243–177
  • On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
    House · Jul 20, 2011 · Failed
    187–233

Every roll call vote on this bill

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