A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to include a public airport in use by an air reserve station as a primary airport.
S 1255 would change federal law to automatically classify public airports used by air reserve stations (like Air National Guard facilities) as "primary airports" under Title 49, U.S. Code. This means these airports would qualify for federal airport funding and programs previously reserved for designated primary airports. The bill directly affects public airports hosting military reserve operations, ensuring they meet the legal definition without needing separate designation. The key mechanism is adding a specific provision (Section 47114(c)(1)(K)) to the code, making this classification automatic.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
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Introduced Apr 20, 2023
Last action Apr 20, 2023
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Apr 20, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Apr 20, 2023
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Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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