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Airport Growth Stability: 5-Year Grace Period for Reclassification.

This law allows smaller airports experiencing significant passenger growth and reclassified as medium hubs to retain their "small hub" treatment for up to five years. This provides airport operators time to adjust to new regulatory and funding requirements, ensuring stable air services for travelers.
Key points
Airports exceeding passenger thresholds can delay changing status from "small hub" to "medium hub" for up to 5 years.
Maintaining the lower status allows airports to continue operating under existing funding and regulatory rules during the transition.
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Print number: 118_S_1946
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Process start date: 2023-06-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Dependable Classification of Airports Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1946.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Airports exceeding passenger thresholds can delay changing status from "small hub" to "medium hub" for up to 5 years.
  • Maintaining the lower status allows airports to continue operating under existing funding and regulatory rules during the transition.
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. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN].

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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Transport