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Yes: 401 • No: 19
118-hr-7454118th CongressWALLET
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024
Sponsored By: Representative Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]
Became Law
Summary
This law preserves short-term continuity by extending and funding FAA programs and the Airport and Airway Trust Fund through mid-May 2024, keeping core aviation operations and revenue rules intact.
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- Airports and local governments keep access to Airport Improvement Program grants. AIP is funded at about $2.0 billion for Oct 1, 2023 through May 10, 2024 and can be obligated through Sept 30, 2024.
- Small communities and travelers keep Essential Air Service and related small-airport aid. EAS is authorized at about $216.2 million and aid for airports lacking service is about $6.1 million, and key fuel and ticket tax rules are extended to May 10/11, 2024.
- FAA operations and safety programs receive short-term funding to sustain flights and navigation. FAA operations are funded at about $7.3 billion and air navigation facilities at about $1.8 billion for the same period, with targeted support for research and weather reporting.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
FAA operations and safety funding continues
The law funds FAA operations at about $7.26 billion from Oct 1, 2023 to May 10, 2024. It provides about $1.79 billion for air navigation facilities and equipment and $155 million for research. It also provides about $23.8 million for weather reporting programs. FAA safety and hazard mitigation authority stays in force through May 10, 2024. Contract Weather Observers run through May 11, 2024, Enhanced Traffic Services through May 10, and FAA insurance authority through May 10.
Airport grants funded, but apportionments cut
The law provides about $2.04 billion for Airport Improvement from Oct 1, 2023 to May 10, 2024, plus $340.3 million in extra discretionary airport funds. Airports can obligate these funds through Sept 30, 2024, and the money stays available until spent. At the same time, AIP apportionments are reduced by 39% for Oct 1, 2023 to May 10, 2024. Project grant authority and a special apportionment rule both continue through May 10, 2024.
More support for small-town air service
The law authorizes about $216.2 million for Essential Air Service from Oct 1, 2023 to May 10, 2024. It also provides about $6.1 million for airports that do not receive enough service. This helps keep flights to small and remote communities during that time.
Island and mileage aviation rules extended
The law extends special rules tied to the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau through May 10, 2024. It also extends Midway Island Airport authority through May 10, 2024. Mileage-based eligibility rules in a prior Final Order remain in effect through May 10, 2024.
Airline consumer help and disability access extended
The law keeps the Aviation Consumer Protection advisory committee active through May 10, 2024. The Aviation Consumer Advocate office also continues through that date. The committee on air travel needs of passengers with disabilities stays in place through May 10, 2024. A competitive access reporting deadline moves to May 11, 2024, keeping those transparency rules in force.
Drone and spaceflight test rules extended
The law extends drone test ranges and special drone operating rules through May 10, 2024. It keeps the drone remote detection and ID pilot running through May 10, 2024. Remote Tower and non‑movement area surveillance pilots continue through May 10 and May 11, 2024, respectively. The commercial spaceflight “learning period” runs through May 11, 2024.
Local airport planning and access extended
The law extends authority for airport access roads in remote places and storage for snow removal equipment through May 10, 2024. It also keeps compatible land use planning near airports in place through that date. The pilot program to redevelop airport properties continues through May 10, 2024.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]
MO • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]
WA • D
Sponsored 2/26/2024
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 2/29/2024
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Yes: 401 • No: 19