FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016

Sponsor: PATRICK TIBERI (R-OH)

FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 TITLE I--FAA EXTENSION Subtitle A--Airport and Airway Programs (Sec. 1101) This bill reauthorizes through FY2017 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and specified FAA programs, including: the airport improvement program; air navigation facilities and equipment; research, engineering, and development; and essential air service. (Sec. 1102) The following expiring authorities are extended through FY2017, including: the competition disclosure requirement under a development project grant for a large hub airport or a medium hub airport; the eligibility for small airport grants of sponsors of airports in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Republic of Palau; the air traffic control contract program; state and local government compatible land use planning and projects; and Department of Transportation (DOT) authority to make agreements to provide assistance to underserved airports under the Small Community Air Service Development Program. The bill amends the Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act to extend through the same date: the authorization for airport development at Midway Island Airport, and the authority of any final order with respect to the eligibility for essential air service compensation.

Transportation and Public Works Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service. CRS gives each bill one topic, based on the bill as introduced. This one carries 110 subject terms, so it spans well beyond that single label.