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To designate the facility of the Federal Aviation Administration located at Yakima Air Terminal in Yakima, Washington, as the "Roy A. Rutherford Air Traffic Control Tower".

5/21/2026, 3:29 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8703

H.R. 8703 of the 119th Congress, introduced on May 7, 2026, aims to designate the Federal Aviation Administration facility at Yakima Air Terminal in Yakima, Washington, as the "Roy A. Rutherford Air Traffic Control Tower."

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Current Status of Bill HR 8703

Bill HR 8703 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2026. Bill HR 8703 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 7, 2026.  Bill HR 8703's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of May 7, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8703

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8703

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8703

To designate the facility of the Federal Aviation Administration located at Yakima Air Terminal in Yakima, Washington, as the "Roy A. Rutherford Air Traffic Control Tower".
To designate the facility of the Federal Aviation Administration located at Yakima Air Terminal in Yakima, Washington, as the "Roy A. Rutherford Air Traffic Control Tower".

Comments

Landyn Collins profile image

Landyn Collins

893

1 month ago

I oppose renaming the FAA facility in Yakima. It's unnecessary and a waste of resources. It affects taxpayers.

Athena Craig profile image

Athena Craig

907

1 month ago

I support this, but how will it impact us?

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8703

Dan Newhouse
Dan Newhouse
WashingtonRepublican

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