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Air Carrier Worker Support Extension Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4774| Senate 
| Updated: 10/1/2020
Roger F. Wicker

Roger F. Wicker

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (1)
Susan M. Collins (Republican)
  • 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 23, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8345
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Sep 30, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 30, 2020
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Oct 1, 2020
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 563.
  • September 23, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8345
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • September 30, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 30, 2020
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • October 1, 2020
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 563.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 116-4634: Air Carrier Worker Support Extension Act of 2020
  • HR 116-8345: 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 CongressS-4774| Senate 
| Updated: 10/1/2020
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 23, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8345
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Sep 30, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 30, 2020
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Oct 1, 2020
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 563.
  • September 23, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8345
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • September 30, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 30, 2020
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • October 1, 2020
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 563.
Roger F. Wicker

Roger F. Wicker

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (1)
Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 116-4634: Air Carrier Worker Support Extension Act of 2020
  • HR 116-8345: 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