HR Bill 4126 Future of Aviation Act

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-06-14

Future of Aviation Act

This bill expands the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to include grant coverage for current and future electric power requirements of public-use airports.

Specifically, this bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish a program and provide airport sponsors grants to conduct airport development to increase energy efficiency or meet future electrical power demands.

    The bill also expands two definitions under the AIP to specify that (1) airport development includes an on-airport project to meet current and future electrical power demand, and (2) airport planning includes assessing current and future electrical power demand.

    The FAA may also establish an AIP pilot program to provide funding for electric aircraft infrastructure. Up to 10 public-use airports may be eligible for grants to carry out (1) the acquisition, operation, and installation of equipment to support electric aircraft operations; and (2) the construction or modification of infrastructure for power delivery or services for electric aircraft. 

    Recent Activity

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Alternative Names

    Future of Aviation Act

    Future of Aviation Act

    To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to current and future electric power requirements of airports, and for other purposes.

    Associated Legislation

    Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act

    Policy Areas

    Transportation and Public Works

    Potential Impact

    Aviation and airports

    Electric power generation and transmission

    Energy efficiency and conservation

    Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles

    Infrastructure development

    Lighting, heating, cooling

    Motor vehicles

    Sponsors and Supporters

    Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19]

    Cosponsors and Supporters

    Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]

    Committees and Subcommittees

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

    Aviation Subcommittee

    Variations and Revisions

    Transportation and InfrastructureSecuring Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act

    Future of Aviation Act

    12/21/2023, 4:45 PM

    Future of Aviation Act

    This bill expands the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to include grant coverage for current and future electric power requirements of public-use airports.

    Specifically, this bill directs the Fe...

    Congress
    118

    Number
    HR - 4126

    Introduced on
    2023-06-14

    # Amendments
    0

    Sponsors
    +5

    Cosponsors
    +5

    Variations and Revisions

    6/14/2023

    Status of Legislation

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

    Purpose and Summary

    Future of Aviation Act

    This bill expands the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to include grant coverage for current and future electric power requirements of public-use airports.

    Specifically, this bill directs the Fe...

    Alternative Names
    Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to current and future electric power requirements of airports, and for other purposes.

    Policy Areas
    Transportation and Public Works

    Potential Impact
    Aviation and airports
    Electric power generation and transmission
    Energy efficiency and conservation
    Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
    Infrastructure development
    Lighting, heating, cooling
    Motor vehicles

    Comments

    Recent Activity

    Latest Summary11/1/2024

    Future of Aviation Act

    This bill expands the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to include grant coverage for current and future electric power requirements of public-use airports.

    Specifically, this bill directs the Fe...


    Latest Action6/14/2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.