To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a program to provide assistance to underserved airports to improve passenger and flight capacity, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates regional airport expansion program Chapter 417 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: IVRegional Airport Expansion Program 41781.Grants for growing regional airports, creates grants for growing regional airports, and provides authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year $50,000,000 to carry out section 41781. It relies on compliance mandates, definition changes, appropriations, and grants. The main policy areas are Airlines and Transportation.
Who Benefits and How
Aviation operators and passengers affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, and Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates regional airport expansion program Chapter 417 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: IVRegional Airport Expansion Program 41781.Grants for growing regional airports...
- Creates grants for growing regional airports.
- Provides authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year $50,000,000 to carry out section 41781.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates regional airport expansion program Chapter 417 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: IVRegional Airport Expansion Program 41781.Grants for growing regional airports, creates grants for growing regional airports, and provides authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year $50,000,000 to carry out section 41781.
Key Policy Areas
Airlines, Transportation
Primary Purpose
The bill creates regional airport expansion program Chapter 417 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: IVRegional Airport Expansion Program 41781.Grants for growing regional airports, creates grants for growing regional airports, and provides authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year $50,000,000 to carry out section 41781.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Aviation operators and passengers affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Gabe Vasquez
D-NM | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Vasquez (for himself and Mr. Mann) introduced the following …
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