H.R. 6356 (112th): To amend title 49, United States Code, to change the membership of the Metropolitan Airports Authority Board of Directors, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Aug 02, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Frank Wolf [R-VA10]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on August 2, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Aug 02, 2012
Referred to Committee Aug 02, 2012
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Oversight and Government Reform

House Transportation and Infrastructure

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Last updated Aug 02, 2012.
4 pages

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8/2/2012--Introduced.
Revises membership requirements for and reduces to nine the number of members on the board of directors of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. Makes corresponding reductions in the number of members appointed by the governor of Virginia, the mayor of the District of Columbia, the governor of Maryland, and the President. Reduces from 10 to 5 the number of votes required to approve bond issues and the annual budget.
Makes conforming amendments to the District of Columbia Regional Airports Authority Act of 1985.
Limits members to one term.

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