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Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act for Airports

3/8/2023, 8:12 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1715

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.

Current Status of Bill S 1715

Bill S 1715 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 19, 2021. Bill S 1715 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 19, 2021.  Bill S 1715's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of May 19, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1715

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1715

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Aviation and airports
- Roads and highways
- Transportation programs funding

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1715

Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act for Airports
A 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.
Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act for Airports

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