To authorize the Federal Aviation Administration's research, engineering, and development programs for fiscal years 1998 through 2000, and for other purposes.
FAA Research, Engineering, and Development Authorization Act of 1997 - Amends Federal transportation law to authorize FY 1998 and 1999 appropriations for specified aviation programs.
Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish a grant program to utilize undergraduate and technical colleges, including historically black colleges and Hispanic serving institutions, in research on subjects of relevance to the FAA.
Sets forth criteria for the award of such grants. Authorizes appropriations for such grants.
Requires the Administrator to provide notice to specified congressional committees no later than 30 days before any major reorganization of any FAA program for which funds are authorized by this Act.
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the FAA should: (1) give priority to correcting all two-digit date-related problems in its computer systems to ensure its continued operation in the year 2000 and beyond; and (2) develop contingency plans for FAA systems it is unable to correct in time.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 105-152.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 290.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S12693-12694)
Amendment SP 1638 proposed by Senator Lott for Senator McCain.
Amendment SP 1638 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mr. Sensenbrenner moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Enacted as Public Law 105-155
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Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H191-194)
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H191-194)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 105-155.
Became Public Law No: 105-155.