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Small Airport Funding Stability: Relief from Passenger Decline Rules.

This law aims to stabilize federal funding for small regional airports during fiscal years 2024 through 2026. It allows airports that experienced passenger drops (e.g., due to the pandemic) to calculate federal grants based on their highest passenger numbers from 2019, 2020, or 2021. This measure helps local airports maintain infrastructure and connectivity, supporting regional travel.
Key points
Small airports will receive higher federal grants for 2024-2026, even if their current passenger traffic is low.
Funding will be calculated using the highest passenger count from 2019, 2020, or 2021, provided the airport had at least 10,000 boardings in 2019.
This change ensures the continued operation and safety of smaller airfields crucial for local communities and regional economies.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1046
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Process start date: 2023-03-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Small Airport Regulation Relief Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1046.

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:

  • Small airports will receive higher federal grants for 2024-2026, even if their current passenger traffic is low.
  • Funding will be calculated using the highest passenger count from 2019, 2020, or 2021, provided the airport had at least 10,000 boardings in 2019.
  • This change ensures the continued operation and safety of smaller airfields crucial for local communities and regional economies.
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. Barrasso, John [R-WY].

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.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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