To amend title 49, United States Code, to except from certain requirements relating to eligibility for essential air service Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes.

Bill 119 HR 2216, also known as the "Guam and Northern Mariana Islands Essential Air Service Act," aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code to exempt Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands from certain requirements related to eligibility for essential air service.

The essential air service program provides federal subsidies to airlines serving rural and remote communities that would otherwise not have access to commercial air transportation. However, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands have unique circumstances that make them ineligible for this program under current regulations.

This bill seeks to address this issue by exempting Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands from these eligibility requirements, allowing them to receive essential air service subsidies. This would help ensure that residents of these territories have access to reliable and affordable air transportation, which is crucial for economic development and connectivity with the mainland United States. In addition to exempting Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands from certain requirements, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to air transportation in these territories. Overall, the bill aims to improve air service in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands and promote their economic development.