El Paso Air Traffic Control Tower Modernization Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
The El Paso Air Traffic Control Tower Modernization Act is a targeted aviation infrastructure appropriation. It appropriates, out of Treasury funds not otherwise appropriated, such sums as necessary to replace the El Paso Air Traffic Control Tower at El Paso International Airport in El Paso, Texas. The bill does not create a broad national program; it directs federal money to one facility replacement project. The practical effect is to give FAA and airport stakeholders a funding path for replacing the tower rather than waiting for the project to compete solely through ordinary discretionary capital planning.
Who Benefits and How
FAA air traffic controllers benefit from a replacement tower that can improve workspace, visibility, equipment integration, and operational resilience. Pilots, airlines, passengers, and cargo users at El Paso International Airport benefit if the replacement improves safe and reliable air traffic operations. The City of El Paso and regional businesses benefit from modernized airport infrastructure. Construction contractors may benefit from work tied to tower replacement.
Who Bears the Burden and How
FAA facilities staff must plan, procure, oversee, and accept the tower replacement. Treasury and federal budget officials must make appropriated funds available. Contractors must comply with federal procurement, construction, safety, and labor requirements. Airport operations staff may need to coordinate construction staging and operational continuity. Federal taxpayers bear the cost because the bill uses such sums as necessary from Treasury funds.
Key Provisions
- Appropriates such sums as necessary for replacing the El Paso Air Traffic Control Tower.
- Directs the funding to El Paso International Airport in El Paso, Texas.
- Provides a federal funding path outside ordinary discretionary competition for this specific tower project.
- Requires FAA and airport stakeholders to carry out procurement, construction coordination, and operational continuity planning.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Appropriates such sums as necessary from the Treasury to replace the El Paso Air Traffic Control Tower at El Paso International Airport.
Key Policy Areas
Aviation, Infrastructure, Transportation, Texas
Primary Purpose
Appropriates such sums as necessary from the Treasury to replace the El Paso Air Traffic Control Tower at El Paso International Airport.
Policy Domains
Substantive provisions
Identified Gains
- FAA air traffic controllers
- Pilots
- Airlines
- Passengers
- City of El Paso
- Construction contractors
Identified Costs
- FAA facilities staff
- Treasury officials
- Airport operations staff
- Contractors
- Federal taxpayers
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMs. Escobar introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Introduced in House
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
El Paso International Airport, FAA air traffic controllers, FAA facilities staff
Positive-direction: El Paso International Airport, FAA air traffic controllers, Pilots
Negative-direction: FAA facilities staff
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "FAA"
- → Federal Aviation Administration
- "El Paso International Airport"
- → Airport receiving the tower replacement
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
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