Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act for Airports

3/8/2023, 8:12 PM

Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act for Airports

This bill makes certain airport projects eligible for funding under the transportation infrastructure finance and innovation program of the Department of Transportation (DOT), including projects for airport noise capability planning and for constructing gates and related areas at which passengers board or exit aircraft. DOT may provide funding for these projects only if all steel and manufactured goods used in the projects are produced in the United States, with specified exceptions.

Congress
117
Number
S - 1715
Introduced on
2021-05-19
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/19/2021
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act for Airports

This bill makes certain airport projects eligible for funding under the transportation infrastructure finance and innovation program of the Department of Transportation (DOT), including projects for airport noise capability planning and for constructing gates and related areas at which passengers board or exit aircraft. DOT may provide funding for these projects only if all steel and manufactured goods used in the projects are produced in the United States, with specified exceptions.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to allow airport projects to be eligible to participate in the TIFIA program, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Transportation and Public Works
Potential Impact
Aviation and airports•
Roads and highways•
Transportation programs funding

Comments

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/17/2021

Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act for Airports

This bill makes certain airport projects eligible for funding under the transportation infrastructure finance and innovation program of the Department o...

Latest Action5/19/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.