S. 1964 — Introduced in Senate

II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1964 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 27, 2014Ms. Hirono (for herself, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Begich, and Mr. Schatz) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to exempt certain flights from increased aviation security service fees. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Passenger Fee Restructuring Exemptions Act of 2014. 2. Exceptions to restructuring of passenger fee (a) In general Section 44940(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking Fees imposed and inserting the following: (1) In general Except as provided by paragraph (2), fees imposed ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Exceptions Fees imposed under subsection (a)(1) may not exceed $2.50 per enplanement, and the total amount of such fees may not exceed $5.00 per one-way trip, for passengers— (A) boarding to an eligible place under subchapter II of chapter 417 for which essential air service compensation is paid under that subchapter; or (B) on flights, including flight segments, between 2 or more points in Hawaii or 2 or more points in Alaska. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 601(d) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by inserting , as modified by the amendments made by section 2 of the Passenger Fee Restructuring Exemptions Act of 2014 after subsection (b) .