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49 U.S.C. 48102: Research and development

Created in 1994 by Public Law 103-272. Changed by 27 later laws. No bill we track in this Congress changes it.

1 other section of the Code cite this one, including 49 U.S.C. 44508.

This Congress

No bill we track in the 119th Congress changes this section.

    How it got here

    2024

    • Pub. L. 118–63, §1002, added pars. (16) to (20) and struck out former par. (16) which read as follows: "$155,368,852 for the period beginning on October 1, 2023, and ending on May 10, 2024." (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 118–41 added par. (16) and struck out former par. (16) which read as follows: "$111,475,410 for the period beginning on October 1, 2023, and ending on March 8, 2024." (Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 118–63, §1004(b), substituted "the date that is 30 days after the date of submission" for "the date of submission". (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024) Law text · (g)

    2023

    • Pub. L. 118–34 added par. (16) and struck out former par. (16) which read as follows: "$64,098,360 for the period beginning on October 1, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2023." Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 118–15 added par. (16). (Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act) Law text · (a)

    2018

    • Pub. L. 115–254, §703(a)(1), struck out "and, for each of fiscal years 2012 through 2015, under subsection (g)" after "this title" in introductory provisions. (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 115–254, §703(a)(2), (3), added par. (10) and struck out former par. (10) which read as follows: "$176,500,000 for fiscal year 2018." (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 115–141 amended par. (10) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (10) read as follows: "$88,008,219 for the period beginning on October 1, 2017 and ending on March 31, 2018." (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 115–254, §703(a)(2), (3), added pars. (11) to (15). (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 115–254, §703(b)(1), substituted "prioritize safety in considering" for "consider". (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 115–254, §703(b)(2)–(4), added par. (2), redesignated former par. (2) as (3), and struck out former par. (3) which read as follows: "At least 3 percent of the amount appropriated under subsection (a) of this section shall be available to the Administrator of the Federal… (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018) Law text · (b), (3)
    • Pub. L. 115–254, §703(c), amended subsec. (g) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (g) authorized certain programs described in the research, engineering, and development account of the national aviation research plan required under section 44501(c). (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018) Law text · (g)

    2017

    • Pub. L. 115–63 added par. (10). (Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017) Law text · (a)

    2016

    • Pub. L. 114–190 amended par. (9) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (9) read as follows: "$124,093,750 for the period beginning on October 1, 2015, and ending on July 15, 2016." Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 114–141 amended par. (9) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (9) read as follows: "$78,375,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2015, and ending on March 31, 2016." Law text · (a)

    2015

    • Pub. L. 114–55 added par. (9). Law text · (a)

    2012

    • Pub. L. 112–95, §901(a)(1), substituted "of this title and, for each of fiscal years 2012 through 2015, under subsection (g)" for "of this title" in introductory provisions. (FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 112–95, §901(a)(2)–(5), redesignated pars. (9) to (15) as (1) to (7), respectively, inserted "and" at end of par. (3)(K), struck out "and" at end of par. (3)(L), added par. (8), and struck out former pars. (1) to (8) which related to appropriations for fiscal years 1… (FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 112–95, §901(a)(5), struck out par. (16) which read as follows: "$64,092,459 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on February 17, 2012." (FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 112–91 amended par. (16) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (16) read as follows: "$57,016,885 for the period beginning on October 1, 2011, and ending on January 31, 2012." Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 112–95, §901(b), added subsec. (g). (FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012) Law text · (g)

    2011

    • Pub. L. 112–30 added pars. (15) and (16). (Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011) Law text · (a), (16)

    2010

    • Pub. L. 111–216 amended par. (14) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (14) read as follows: "$159,184,932 for the period beginning on October 1, 2009, and ending on August 1, 2010." Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 111–197 amended par. (14) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (14) read as follows: "$144,049,315 for the period beginning on October 1, 2009, and ending on July 3, 2010." Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 111–161 amended par. (14) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (14) read as follows: "$111,125,000 for the 7-month period beginning on October 1, 2009." Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 111–153 amended par. (14) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (14) read as follows: "$92,500,000 for the 6-month period beginning on October 1, 2009." Law text · (a)

    2009

    • Pub. L. 111–12 substituted "$171,000,000 for fiscal year 2009" for "$85,507,500 for the 6-month period beginning on October 1, 2008". Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 111–116 amended par. (14) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (14) read as follows: "$46,250,000 for the 3-month period beginning on October 1, 2009." Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 111–69 added par. (14). Law text · (a)

    2008

    • Pub. L. 110–330 struck out "and" at end of subpar. (K) of par. (11), substituted "; and" for period at end of subpar. (L) of par. (12), and added par. (13). Law text · (a)

    2003

    • Pub. L. 108–176, §701(1), substituted "for conducting civil aviation research and development under sections 44504" for "to carry out sections 44504" in introductory provisions. (Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 108–176, §701(2)–(4), added pars. (9) to (12). (Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 108–176, §707, added subpar. (D). (Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act) Law text · (h)

    2000

    • Pub. L. 106–181 added pars. (6) to (8). (Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century) Law text · (a)

    1998

    • Pub. L. 105–155, §2, added par. (4). Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 105–155, §3(b), inserted ", of which $750,000 shall be for carrying out the grant program established under subsection (h)" after "projects and activities". Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 105–155, §2, added par. (5). Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 105–155, §3(a), added subsec. (h). Law text · (h)

    1996

    • Pub. L. 104–264, §1102, added par. (3). (Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 1996) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 104–264, §1103, substituted "Research Priorities" for "Availability for Research" in heading, added par. (1), and redesignated former pars. (1) and (2) as (2) and (3), respectively. (Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 1996) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 104–287, §5(74), substituted "Committees on Science" for "Committees on Science, Space, and Technology". Law text · (c)
    • Pub. L. 104–287, §5(74), substituted "Committees on Science" for "Committees on Science, Space, and Technology". Law text · (d)
    • Pub. L. 104–287, §5(9), substituted "Transportation and Infrastructure" for "Public Works and Transportation". Law text · (d)

    1994

    • Pub. L. 103–305 inserted pars. (1) and (2) and struck out former pars. (1) and (2) which read as follows: · (a), (2)

    Text, outline and history from the official U.S. Code (2024 edition) on GovInfo, published by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel. Changes made after that edition appear under This Congress.