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Air Carrier Worker Support Extension Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8345| House 
| Updated: 9/23/2020
Stacey E. Plaskett

Stacey E. Plaskett

Democratic Representative

Virgin Islands

Cosponsors (119)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Bob Gibbs (Republican)John Katko (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Kay Granger (Republican)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Steve Stivers (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Bill Foster (Democratic)Darin LaHood (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Kevin Brady (Republican)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)David B. McKinley (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Anthony Brindisi (Democratic)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Chris Jacobs (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Ron Wright (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Tom Emmer (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Tom Reed (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Fred Keller (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Financial Services Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air Carrier Worker Support Extension Act of 2020 This bill extends authority for the Department of the Treasury to provide financial assistance to passenger air carriers, cargo air carriers, and contractors of passenger air carriers for the continuation of payment of employee wages, salaries, and benefits. The maximum amounts of financial assistance that may be provided by Treasury for this purpose are $25.5 billion for passenger air carriers, $300 million for cargo air carriers, and $3 billion for contractors . The bill provides specific deadlines and procedures under which Treasury must provide financial assistance to air carriers and contractors. To be eligible for financial assistance, an air carrier or contractor must (1) agree not to reduce pay and benefits or conduct involuntary furloughs until March 31, 2021; and (2) agree, through March 31, 2022, not to repurchase stock, pay dividends, or make other capital distributions. Additionally, Treasury may require carriers that receive assistance to maintain service to points served before March 1, 2020. Such authority terminates on April 1, 2022. The bill limits the maximum allowable compensation of an officer or employee of an air carrier or contractor that receives assistance.
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Timeline
Sep 22, 2020
Introduced in House
Sep 22, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 23, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Oct 1, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4774
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 563.
  • September 22, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • September 22, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 23, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • October 1, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4774
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 563.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 116-4774: Air Carrier Worker Support Extension Act of 2020
  • S 116-4634: Air Carrier Worker Support Extension Act of 2020
  • HR 116-8504: Payroll Support Program Extension Act
AppropriationsAviation and airportsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightCorporate finance and managementEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee benefits and pensionsGovernment information and archivesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInterest, dividends, interest ratesLabor-management relationsRural conditions and developmentSecuritiesSmall townsTransportation employeesUnemploymentWages and earnings

Air Carrier Worker Support Extension Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8345| House 
| Updated: 9/23/2020
Air Carrier Worker Support Extension Act of 2020 This bill extends authority for the Department of the Treasury to provide financial assistance to passenger air carriers, cargo air carriers, and contractors of passenger air carriers for the continuation of payment of employee wages, salaries, and benefits. The maximum amounts of financial assistance that may be provided by Treasury for this purpose are $25.5 billion for passenger air carriers, $300 million for cargo air carriers, and $3 billion for contractors . The bill provides specific deadlines and procedures under which Treasury must provide financial assistance to air carriers and contractors. To be eligible for financial assistance, an air carrier or contractor must (1) agree not to reduce pay and benefits or conduct involuntary furloughs until March 31, 2021; and (2) agree, through March 31, 2022, not to repurchase stock, pay dividends, or make other capital distributions. Additionally, Treasury may require carriers that receive assistance to maintain service to points served before March 1, 2020. Such authority terminates on April 1, 2022. The bill limits the maximum allowable compensation of an officer or employee of an air carrier or contractor that receives assistance.
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Timeline
Sep 22, 2020
Introduced in House
Sep 22, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 23, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Oct 1, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4774
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 563.
  • September 22, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • September 22, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 23, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • October 1, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4774
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 563.
Stacey E. Plaskett

Stacey E. Plaskett

Democratic Representative

Virgin Islands

Cosponsors (119)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Bob Gibbs (Republican)John Katko (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Kay Granger (Republican)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Steve Stivers (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Bill Foster (Democratic)Darin LaHood (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Kevin Brady (Republican)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)David B. McKinley (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Anthony Brindisi (Democratic)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Chris Jacobs (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Ron Wright (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Tom Emmer (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Tom Reed (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Fred Keller (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Financial Services Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 116-4774: Air Carrier Worker Support Extension Act of 2020
  • S 116-4634: Air Carrier Worker Support Extension Act of 2020
  • HR 116-8504: Payroll Support Program Extension Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AppropriationsAviation and airportsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightCorporate finance and managementEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee benefits and pensionsGovernment information and archivesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInterest, dividends, interest ratesLabor-management relationsRural conditions and developmentSecuritiesSmall townsTransportation employeesUnemploymentWages and earnings