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Airport Resilience Funding: Preparing Infrastructure for Natural Disasters and Severe Weather.

This law expands federal funding eligibility for airports to better prepare for earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and other natural disasters. This means airports can resume operations faster after catastrophes, leading to fewer air travel disruptions and more efficient emergency response capabilities.
Key points
Airports can now use federal funds to strengthen runways, taxiways, and aprons to withstand extreme weather conditions.
Funding also covers acquiring communication equipment and emergency generators essential for maintaining airport operations during disasters.
Airports must now include long-term resilience against natural hazards in their development planning.
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Print number: 118_S_1033
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2023-03-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Natural Hazard Resilience for Airports Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1033.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Airports can now use federal funds to strengthen runways, taxiways, and aprons to withstand extreme weather conditions.
  • Funding also covers acquiring communication equipment and emergency generators essential for maintaining airport operations during disasters.
  • Airports must now include long-term resilience against natural hazards in their development planning.
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 Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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