Expanding Regional Airports Act

Hozzl · 2025-05-22T16:11:20Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3085 Expanding Regional Airports Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/22/2025, 4:11 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3085

The bill titled "To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a program to provide assistance to underserved airports to improve passenger and flight capacity, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 3085 on April 29, 2025.

Congressional Summary of HR 3085

Expanding Regional Airports Act

This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a grant program for general aviation and nonprimary commercial service airports to improve passenger and flight capacity.

Grants may be used for (1) activities that improve passenger and flight capacity at the airport, including the expansion of passenger and property screening facilities, runway lengthening, construction of hangars and associated infrastructure, and improving passenger facilities; and (2) costs incurred to comply with certain operational and security requirements.

DOT must provide 3 to 10 grants per fiscal year to eligible airports (i.e., general aviation or nonprimary commercial service airports that serve a community with a population of at least 75,000).

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Current Status of Bill HR 3085

Bill HR 3085 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 29, 2025. Bill HR 3085 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 29, 2025. Bill HR 3085's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of April 29, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3085

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Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3085

To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a program to provide assistance to underserved airports to improve passenger and flight capacity, and for other purposes.