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Resilient Airports Act: Improving Disaster Preparedness and Operations

This act aims to enhance airports' ability to quickly resume operations after natural disasters like floods or hurricanes. This means that in crisis situations, airports will be able to restart flights faster, facilitating aid and a return to normalcy. Citizens can expect more efficient air transport functioning during difficult conditions.
Key points
Defines critical airport infrastructure (runways, taxiways, aprons) as essential for resuming flights after disasters.
Allows funding for airport improvements to increase their resilience to natural disasters and restore flight operations faster.
Supports airports designated as federal staging areas or incident support bases in emergency response plans.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3059
Sponsor: Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]
Process start date: 2023-05-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Resilient Airports Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3059.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Defines critical airport infrastructure (runways, taxiways, aprons) as essential for resuming flights after disasters.
  • Allows funding for airport improvements to increase their resilience to natural disasters and restore flight operations faster.
  • Supports airports designated as federal staging areas or incident support bases in emergency response plans.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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