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117-hr-468117th CongressWALLET

Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021

Sponsored By: Representative Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]

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Summary

Creates a capped incentive program to reward contractors for finishing federally funded airport construction ahead of schedule. It ties payments to accelerated delivery while preserving airport safety and capacity through specific eligibility rules and federal review.

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  • Contractors can receive an incentive capped at the lesser of 5% of the initial construction contract or $1.0 million. The contract must explicitly cover application of the incentive for unforeseeable, non-weather delays beyond the contractor's control.
  • Airport operators retain responsibility for safety, efficiency, and capacity during construction and the contractor’s level of access cannot harm airport operations.
  • The Transportation Secretary must find the incentive is likely to increase airport capacity or efficiency or yield cost savings by shortening project duration. The law also makes a technical capitalization correction to a statutory heading.

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Airport contractors can earn early-finish bonuses

Airports can pay contractors a bonus for finishing federally funded construction early. The bonus counts as an eligible project cost. The cap is the lesser of 5% of the initial contract or $1,000,000. Bonuses are allowed only if safety and airport operations are protected, the airport keeps responsibility for safety and capacity, the contract covers unforeseeable non‑weather delays, and the Secretary finds the bonus likely boosts capacity, efficiency, or savings. This authority is now in effect.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]

MO • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6]

    LA • R

    Sponsored 1/25/2021

Roll Call Votes

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