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clearly convey the availability of unleaded aviation 
gasoline at airports. 
(6) BRIEFING TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 60 
days after the publication of such transition plan, the 
Administrator shall brief the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure of the House of Representa-
tives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Technology of the Senate on such transition plan and 
any efforts or actions pertaining to the implementa-
tion of such transition plan. 
TITLE III—AEROSPACE 
WORKFORCE 
Subtitle A—Growing the Talent 
Pool 
SEC. 301. EXTENSION OF AVIATION WORKFORCE DEVELOP-
MENT PROGRAMS. 
Section 625(b)(1) of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 
2018 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note) is amended by striking ‘‘sec-
tion 48105’’ and all that follows through the period at the 
end and inserting the following: ‘‘section 48105 of title 49, 
United States Code, not more than— 
‘‘(A) $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 
2024 through 2026 is authorized to be expended 
to provide grants under the program established 
under subsection (a)(1); and 
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‘‘(B) $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 
2024 through 2026 is authorized to provide 
grants under the program established under sub-
section (a)(2). 
‘‘(C) $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 
2024 through 2026 is authorized to be expended 
to provide grants under the program established 
under subsection (a)(3).’’. 
SEC. 302. IMPROVING AVIATION WORKFORCE DEVELOP-
MENT PROGRAMS. 
(a) MANUFACTURING PROGRAM.—Section 625(a) of 
the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (49 U.S.C. 40101 
note) is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (1) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the 
end; 
(2) in paragraph (2) by striking the period and 
inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(3) a program to provide grants for eligible 
projects to support the education and recruitment of 
aviation manufacturing workers and the development 
of the aviation manufacturing workforce.’’. 
(b) PROJECT GRANTS.—Section 625(b) of the FAA Re-
authorization Act of 2018 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note) is amend-
ed— 
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(1) in paragraph (2) by striking ‘‘$500,000’’ and 
inserting ‘‘$750,000’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(3) EDUCATION
PROJECTS.—The 
Secretary 
shall ensure that not less than 20 percent of the 
amounts authorized to be expended under this sub-
section shall be used to carry out a grant program 
which shall be referred to as the ‘Willa Brown Avia-
tion Education Program’ (in this paragraph referred 
to as the ‘Program’) under which the Secretary shall 
provide grants for eligible projects described in sub-
section (d) that are carried out in communities in 
counties containing at least 1 qualified opportunity 
zone (as such term is defined in section 1400Z–1(a) 
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986).’’. 
(c) ELIGIBLE APPLICATIONS.—Section 625(c) of the 
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note) 
is amended by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and insert-
ing the following: 
‘‘(1) APPLICATION
FOR
AIRCRAFT
PILOT
PRO-
GRAM.—An application for a grant under the pro-
gram established under subsection (a)(1) may be sub-
mitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, 
by— 
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‘‘(A) an air carrier, as defined in section 
40102 of title 49, United States Code; 
‘‘(B) an entity that holds management spec-
ifications under subpart K of title 91 of title 14, 
Code of Federal Regulations; 
‘‘(C) an institution of higher education (as 
defined in section 101 of the Higher Education 
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)), a postsecondary 
vocational institution (as defined in section 
102(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 
U.S.C. 1002)), or a high school or secondary 
school (as such terms are defined in section 8101 
of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act 
of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)); 
‘‘(D) a flight school that provides flight 
training, as defined in part 61 of title 14, Code 
of Federal Regulations, or that holds a pilot 
school certificate under part 141 of title 14, Code 
of Federal Regulations; 
‘‘(E) a labor organization representing pro-
fessional pilots; 
‘‘(F) an aviation-related nonprofit organi-
zation described in section 501(c)(3) of the Inter-
nal Revenue Code of 1986 that is exempt from 
taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; or 
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‘‘(G) a State, local, territorial, or Tribal 
governmental entity. 
‘‘(2) APPLICATION FOR AVIATION MAINTENANCE 
PROGRAM.—An application for a grant under the 
program established under subsection (a)(2) may be 
submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, 
by— 
‘‘(A) a holder of a certificate issued under 
part 21, 121, 135, 145, or 147 of title 14, Code 
of Federal Regulations; 
‘‘(B) a labor organization representing 
aviation maintenance workers; 
‘‘(C) an institution of higher education (as 
defined in section 101 of the Higher Education 
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)), a postsecondary 
vocational institution (as defined in section 
102(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 
U.S.C. 1002)), or a high school or secondary 
school (as such terms are defined in section 8101 
of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act 
of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)); 
‘‘(D) an aviation-related nonprofit organi-
zation described in section 501(c)(3) of the Inter-
nal Revenue Code of 1986 that is exempt from 
taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; or 
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‘‘(E) a State, local, territorial, or Tribal 
governmental entity. 
‘‘(3) APPLICATION
FOR
AVIATION
MANUFAC-
TURING PROGRAM.—An application for a grant under 
the program established under subsection (a)(3) may 
be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may 
specify, by— 
‘‘(A) an entity that— 
‘‘(i) actively designs or manufactures 
any aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or 
appliance, or a component, part, or system 
thereof, covered under a type or production 
certificate issued under section 44704; and 
‘‘(ii) has significant operations in the 
United States and a majority of the em-
ployees of such entity that are engaged in 
aviation manufacturing or development ac-
tivities and services are based in the United 
States; 
‘‘(B) an institution of higher education (as 
defined in section 101 of the Higher Education 
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)), a postsecondary 
vocational institution (as defined in section 
102(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 
U.S.C. 1002)), or a high school or secondary 
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school (as such terms are defined in section 8101 
of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act 
of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)); 
‘‘(C) an aviation-related nonprofit organi-
zation described in section 501(c)(3) of the Inter-
nal Revenue Code of 1986 that is exempt from 
taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; or 
‘‘(D) a State, local, territorial, or Tribal 
governmental entity.’’. 
(d) ELIGIBLE PROJECTS.—Section 625(d) of the FAA 
Reauthorization Act of 2018 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note) is 
amended by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting 
the following: 
‘‘(1) AIRCRAFT PILOT PROGRAM.—For purposes 
of the program established under subsection (a)(1), an 
eligible project is a project— 
‘‘(A) to create and deliver curriculum that 
provides high school or secondary school students 
with meaningful aviation education to become 
aircraft pilots, aerospace engineers, or un-
manned aircraft systems operators, including 
purchasing and operating a computer-based sim-
ulator associated with such curriculum; 
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‘‘(B) to support the professional develop-
ment of teachers using the curriculum described 
in subparagraph (A); 
‘‘(C) to create and deliver curriculum that 
provides certified flight instructors with the nec-
essary instructional, leadership, and communica-
tion skills to better educate student pilots; 
‘‘(D) to support transition to professional 
pilot careers, including for members of the 
Armed Forces; or 
‘‘(E) to support robust outreach about ca-
reers in the commercial aviation as a profes-
sional pilot, including outreach to primary, sec-
ondary, and post-secondary school students. 
‘‘(2) AVIATION
MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM.—For 
purposes of the program established under subsection 
(a)(2), an eligible project is a project— 
‘‘(A) to create and deliver curriculum that 
provides high school and secondary school stu-
dents with meaningful aviation maintenance 
education to become an aviation mechanic or 
aviation maintenance technician, including pur-
chasing and operating equipment associated with 
such curriculum; 
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‘‘(B) to support the professional develop-
ment of teachers using the curriculum described 
in subparagraph (A); 
‘‘(C) to establish or improve apprenticeship, 
internship, or scholarship programs for individ-
uals pursuing employment in the aviation main-
tenance industry; 
‘‘(D) to support transition to aviation 
maintenance careers, including for members of 
the Armed Forces; or 
‘‘(E) to support robust outreach about ca-
reers in the aviation maintenance industry, in-
cluding outreach to primary, secondary, and 
post-secondary school students. 
‘‘(3) AVIATION MANUFACTURING PROGRAM.—For 
purposes of the program established under subsection 
(a)(3), and eligible project is a project— 
‘‘(A) to create and deliver curriculum that 
provides high school and secondary school stu-
dents with meaningful aviation manufacturing 
education, including teaching the technical skills 
used in the production of components, parts, or 
systems thereof for inclusion in an aircraft, air-
craft engine, propeller, or appliance; 
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‘‘(B) to support the professional develop-
ment of teachers using the curriculum described 
in subparagraph (A); 
‘‘(C) to establish apprenticeship, internship, 
or scholarship programs for individuals pur-
suing employment in the aviation manufac-
turing industry; 
‘‘(D) to support transition to aviation man-
ufacturing careers, including for members of the 
Armed Forces; or 
‘‘(E) to support robust outreach about ca-
reers in the aviation manufacturing industry, 
including outreach to primary, secondary, and 
post-secondary school students.’’. 
(e) REPORTING AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS.— 
Section 625 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (49 
U.S.C. 40101 note) is amended by adding at the end the 
following: 
‘‘(f) REPORTING AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS.— 
The Secretary shall establish reasonable reporting and mon-
itoring requirements for grant recipients under this section 
to measure relevant outcomes for the grant programs estab-
lished under paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (a). 
‘‘(g) NOTICE OF GRANTS.— 
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‘‘(1) TIMELY
PUBLIC
NOTICE.—The Secretary 
shall provide public notice of any grant awarded 
under this section in a timely fashion after the Sec-
retary awards such grant. 
‘‘(2) NOTICE TO CONGRESS.—The Secretary shall 
provide to the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure of the House of Representatives and the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation of the Senate advance notice of a grant to be 
made under this section. 
‘‘(h) TERMINATION.—The authority of the Secretary to 
issue grants under this section shall terminate on Sep-
tember 30, 2026.’’. 
SEC. 303. NATIONAL CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF 
AEROSPACE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 1 of title 49, United States 
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘§ 120. National Center for the Advancement of Aero-
space 
‘‘(a) FEDERAL CHARTER AND STATUS.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The National Center for the 
Advancement of Aerospace (in this section referred to 
as the ‘Center’) is a federally chartered entity which 
shall be incorporated in the District of Columbia. The 
Center is a private independent entity, not a depart-
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ment, agency, or instrumentality of the United States 
Government or a component thereof. Except as pro-
vided in subsection (f)(1), an officer or employee of 
the Center is not an officer or employee of the Federal 
Government. 
‘‘(2) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as other-
wise provided, the Center shall have perpetual exist-
ence. 
‘‘(b) GOVERNING BODY.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Board of Directors (in 
this section referred to as the ‘Board’) is the gov-
erning body of the Center. 
‘‘(2) AUTHORITY.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Board shall adopt 
bylaws, policies, and procedures to carry out the 
purpose of the Center and may take any other 
action that it considers necessary (in accordance 
with the duties and powers of the Center) for the 
management and operation of the Center. The 
Board is responsible for the general policies and 
management of the Center and for the control of 
all funds of the Center. 
‘‘(B) POWERS OF BOARD.—The Board shall 
have the power to do the following: 
‘‘(i) Adopt and alter a corporate seal. 
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‘‘(ii) Establish and maintain offices to 
conduct its activities. 
‘‘(iii) Enter into contracts or agree-
ments as a private entity not subject to the 
requirements of title 41. 
‘‘(iv) Acquire, own, lease, encumber, 
transfer, and dispose of property as nec-
essary and appropriate to carry out the 
purposes of the Center. 
‘‘(v) Publish documents and other pub-
lications in a publicly accessible manner. 
‘‘(vi) Incur and pay obligations as a 
private entity not subject to the require-
ments of title 31. 
‘‘(vii) Perform any other act necessary 
and proper to carry out the purposes of the 
Center as described in its bylaws or duties 
outlined in this section. 
‘‘(3) MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Board shall have 
10 Directors as follows: 
‘‘(i) EX-OFFICIO
MEMBERSHIP.—The 
following individuals, or their designees, 
shall be considered ex-officio members of the 
Board: 
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‘‘(I) The Administrator of the 
Federal Aviation Administration. 
‘‘(II) The Executive Director, pur-
suant to paragraph (5)(D). 
‘‘(ii) APPOINTMENTS.— 
‘‘(I) IN GENERAL.—From among 
those members of the public who are 
highly respected and have exert knowl-
edge and experience in the fields of 
aviation, finance, or academia— 
‘‘(aa) the Secretary of Trans-
portation shall appoint 5 mem-
bers to the Board; 
‘‘(bb) the Secretary of De-
fense shall appoint 1 member to 
the Board; 
‘‘(cc) the Secretary of Vet-
erans Affairs shall appoint 1 
member to the Board; and 
‘‘(dd) the Secretary of Edu-
cation shall appoint 1 member to 
the Board. 
‘‘(II) TERMS.— 
‘‘(aa) 
IN
GENERAL.—The 
members appointed under sub-
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clause (I) shall serve for a term of 
3 years and may be reappointed. 
‘‘(bb) STAGGERING TERMS.— 
The Board shall stagger the dura-
tion of the terms of the initial 
members appointed to promote the 
stability of the Board. 
‘‘(B) VACANCIES.—A vacancy on the Board 
shall be filled in the same manner as the initial 
appointment. 
‘‘(C) STATUS.—All Members of the Board 
shall have equal voting powers, regardless if they 
are ex-officio members or appointed. 
‘‘(4) CHAIR OF THE BOARD.—The Board shall 
choose a Chair of the Board from among the members 
of the Board that are not ex-officio members under 
paragraph (3)(A)(i). 
‘‘(5) ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS.— 
‘‘(A) MEETINGS.— 
‘‘(i) IN
GENERAL.—The Board shall 
meet at the call of the Chair but not less 
than 2 times each year and may, as appro-
priate, conduct business by telephone or 
other electronic means. 
‘‘(ii) OPEN.— 
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‘‘(I) IN GENERAL.—Except as pro-
vided in subclause (II), a meeting of 
the Board shall be open to the public. 
‘‘(II) EXCEPTION.—A meeting, or 
any portion of a meeting, may be 
closed if the Board, in public session, 
votes to close the meeting because the 
matters to be discussed— 
‘‘(aa) relate solely to the in-
ternal personnel rules, practices, 
and matters of the Center; 
‘‘(bb) may result in disclo-
sure of commercial or financial 
information obtained from a per-
son that is privileged or confiden-
tial; 
‘‘(cc) may disclose informa-
tion of a personal nature where 
disclosure would constitute an un-
warranted invasion of personal 
privacy; or 
‘‘(dd) are matters that are 
specifically exempted from disclo-
sure by Federal or District of Co-
lumbia law. 
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‘‘(iii) 
PUBLIC
ANNOUNCEMENT.—At 
least 1 week before a meeting of the Board, 
and as soon as practicable thereafter if there 
are any changes to the information de-
scribed in subclauses (I) through (III), the 
Board shall make a public announcement of 
the meeting that describes— 
‘‘(I) the time, place, and subject 
matter of the meeting; 
‘‘(II) whether the meeting is to be 
open or closed to the public; and 
‘‘(III) the name and appropriate 
contact information of a person who 
can respond to requests for information 
about the meeting. 
‘‘(iv) RECORD.—The Board shall keep 
minutes from each Board meeting. Such 
minutes shall be made available to the pub-
lic in an accessible format, except for por-
tions of the meeting that are closed pursu-
ant to subparagraph (A)(ii)(II). 
‘‘(B) QUORUM.—A majority of members of 
the Board shall constitute a quorum. 
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‘‘(C) CODE OF ETHICS.—The Board shall 
adopt a code of ethics for Directors, officers, 
agents, and employees of the Center to— 
‘‘(i) prevent inappropriate conflicts of 
interest and promote good employee con-
duct; and 
‘‘(ii) at a minimum, prohibit any 
member of the Board from participating in 
any proceeding, application, ruling, or 
other determination, contract claim, award, 
controversy, or other matter in which the 
member, the member’s employer or prospec-
tive employer, or the member’s immediate 
family member has a direct financial inter-
est. 
‘‘(D) EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR.—The Board 
shall appoint and fix the pay of an Executive 
Director of the Center (in this section referred to 
as the ‘Executive Director’) who shall— 
‘‘(i) serve as an ex officio Member of 
the Board; 
‘‘(ii) serve at the pleasure of the Board, 
under such terms and conditions as the 
Board shall establish; 
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‘‘(iii) is subject to removal by the 
Board at the discretion of the Board; and 
‘‘(iv) be responsible for the daily man-
agement and operation of the Center and 
for carrying out the purposes and duties of 
the Center. 
‘‘(E) APPOINTMENT
OF
PERSONNEL.—The 
Board shall delegate to the Executive Director 
the authority to appoint additional personnel as 
the Board considers appropriate and necessary 
to carry out the purposes and duties of the Cen-
ter. 
‘‘(6) RECORDS.—The Board shall keep correct 
and complete records of accounts. 
‘‘(7) PUBLIC INFORMATION.—With the exception 
of 
the 
matters 
described 
in 
subsection 
(b)(5)(A)(ii)(II), nothing in this section may be con-
strued to withhold disclosure of information or 
records that are subject to disclosure under section 
552 of title 5. 
‘‘(c) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the Center is to— 
‘‘(1) develop a skilled and robust aerospace work-
force in the United States; 
‘‘(2) provide a forum to support collaboration 
and cooperation between governmental, nongovern-
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mental, and private aerospace sector stakeholders re-
garding the advancement of the aerospace workforce, 
including general, business, and commercial aviation, 
education, labor, manufacturing, international orga-
nizations, and commercial space transportation orga-
nizations; 
‘‘(3) serve as a repository for research conducted 
by institutions of higher education, research institu-
tions, or other stakeholders regarding the aerospace 
workforce and related technical and skill development. 
‘‘(4) serve as a centralized resource that provides 
comprehensive and relevant information sources on 
the following: 
‘‘(A) Aviation pathway programs and pro-
fessional development opportunities. 
‘‘(B) Aviation apprenticeship, scholarship, 
and internship programs. 
‘‘(C) Aviation-related curricula and re-
sources about aviation occupations and career 
pathways developed for students, teachers, and 
guidance counselors at all levels of education. 
‘‘(D) Aviation industry organizations. 
‘‘(d) DUTIES.—In order to accomplish the purpose de-
scribed in subsection (c), the Center shall perform the fol-
lowing duties: 
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‘‘(1) Improve access to aerospace education and 
related skills training to help grow the U.S. aerospace 
workforce, including by— 
‘‘(A) assessing the state of the aerospace 
workforce, including challenges and identifying 
actions to address such challenges; 
‘‘(B) developing a comprehensive workforce 
strategy to help coordinate workforce develop-
ment initiatives; 
‘‘(C) establishing or supporting apprentice-
ship, scholarship, internship, and mentorship 
programs that assist individuals who wish to 
pursue a career in an aerospace-related field; 
‘‘(D) supporting the development of aero-
space education curricula, including syllabi, 
training materials, and lesson plans, for use by 
an institution of higher education (as defined in 
section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 
(20 U.S.C. 1001)), a postsecondary vocational 
institution (as defined in section 102(c) of the 
Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1002)), or a high school or secondary school (as 
such terms are defined in section 8101 of the El-
ementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 
(20 U.S.C. 7801)); and 
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‘‘(E) building awareness of youth-oriented 
aerospace programs and other robust outreach 
programs, including for primary, secondary, and 
post-secondary school students. 
‘‘(F) supporting the professional develop-
ment of teachers using the curricula, syllabi, 
training materials, and lesson plans described in 
subparagraph (D); and 
‘‘(G) developing an array of educational 
and informative aviation-related educational ac-
tivities and materials for students of varying 
ages and levels of education to use in the class-
room and at home. 
‘‘(2) Support personnel or veterans of the Armed 
Forces seeking to transition to a career in aerospace 
through outreach, training, scholarships, apprentice-
ships, or other means. 
‘‘(3) Amplify and support the work carried out 
at the Centers of Excellence and Technical Centers of 
the Federal Aviation Administration regarding the 
aerospace workforce, or related technical and skills 
advancement, including organizing and hosting sym-
posiums, conferences, and other forums as appro-
priate. 
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‘‘(4) Administer on behalf of the Secretary of the 
Department of Transportation the Cooperative Avia-
tion Recruitment, Enrichment, and Employment 
Readiness Program established by subsection (a) of 
40131. 
‘‘(e) DUTY TO MAINTAIN TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.—The 
Center shall be operated in a manner and for purposes that 
qualify the Center for exemption from taxation under the 
Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in sec-
tion 501(c)(3) of such Code. 
‘‘(f) ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OF CENTER.— 
‘‘(1) DETAILEES.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—At the request of the 
Center, the head of any Federal agency or de-
partment may, at the discretion of such agency 
or department, detail to the Center, on a reim-
bursable basis, an employee of the agency or de-
partment. 
‘‘(B) CIVIL SERVANT STATUS.—The detail of 
an employee under subparagraph (A) shall be 
without interruption or loss of civil service sta-
tus or privilege. 
‘‘(2) NAMES AND SYMBOLS.—The Center may ac-
cept, retain, and use proceeds derived from the Cen-
ter’s use of the exclusive right to use its name and 
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seal, emblems, and badges incorporating such name as 
lawfully adopted by the Board in furtherance of the 
purpose and duties of the Center. 
‘‘(3) GIFTS, GRANTS, BEQUESTS, AND DEVISES.— 
The Center may accept, retain, use, and dispose of 
gifts, grants, bequests, or devises of money, services, or 
property from any public or private source for the 
purpose of covering the costs incurred by the Center 
in furtherance of the purpose and duties of the Center. 
‘‘(4) VOLUNTARY
SERVICES.—The Center may 
accept voluntary services from any person that are 
provided in furtherance of the purpose and duties of 
the Center. 
‘‘(g) RESTRICTIONS.— 
‘‘(1) PROFIT.—The Center may not engage in 
business activity for profit. 
‘‘(2) STOCKS AND DIVIDENDS.—The Center may 
not issue any shares of stock or declare or pay any 
dividends. 
‘‘(3) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The Center shall be 
nonpolitical and may not provide financial aid or as-
sistance to, or otherwise contribute to or promote the 
candidacy of, any individual seeking elective public 
office or political party. The Center may not engage 
in activities that are, directly, or indirectly, intended 
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to be or likely to be perceived as advocating or influ-
encing the legislative process. 
‘‘(4) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The 
assets of the Center may not inure to the benefit of 
any member of the Board, or any officer or employee 
of the Center or be distributed to any person. This 
paragraph does not prevent the payment of reasonable 
compensation to any officer, employee, or other person 
or reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses 
in amounts approved by the Board. 
‘‘(5) LOANS.—The Center may not make a loan 
to any member of the Board or any officer or em-
ployee of the Center. 
‘‘(6) NO CLAIM OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL OR 
AUTHORITY.—Except as otherwise provided by section 
40131, the Center may not claim approval of Con-
gress or of the authority of the United States for any 
of its activities. 
‘‘(h) ADVISORY COMMITTEE.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Executive Director shall 
appoint members to an advisory committee subject to 
approval by the Board. Members of the Board may 
not sit on the advisory committee. 
‘‘(2) MEMBERSHIP.—The advisory committee 
shall consist of not more than 15 members who rep-
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resent various aviation industry and labor stake-
holders, stakeholder associations, and others as deter-
mined appropriate by the Board. The advisory com-
mittee shall select a Chair and Vice Chair from 
among its members by majority vote. 
‘‘(3) DUTIES.—The advisory committee shall— 
‘‘(A) provide recommendations to the Board 
on an annual basis regarding the priorities for 
the activities of the Center; 
‘‘(B) consult with the Board on an ongoing 
basis regarding the appropriate powers of the 
Board to accomplish the purposes and duties of 
the Center; and 
‘‘(C) provide relevant data and information 
to the Center in order to carry out the duties set 
forth in subsection (d). 
‘‘(4) MEETINGS.—The provisions for meetings of 
the Board under subsection (b)(5) shall apply as 
similarly as is practicable to meetings of the advisory 
committee. 
‘‘(i) WORKING GROUPS.— 
‘‘(1) IN
GENERAL.—The Board may establish 
working groups as determined necessary and appro-
priate to achieve the purpose of the Center under sub-
section (c). 
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‘‘(2) MEMBERSHIP.—Any working group estab-
lished by the Board shall be composed of private sec-
tor representatives, stakeholder associations, members 
of the public, labor representatives, and other relevant 
parties, as determined appropriate by the Board. 
Once established, the membership of such working 
group shall choose a Chair from among the members 
of the working group by majority vote. 
‘‘(j) CAREER COUNCIL.— 
‘‘(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than Sep-
tember 30, 2026, the Executive Director, in coordina-
tion with the Secretary, shall establish a council (in 
this section referred to as the ‘CAREER Council’) for 
the CAREER Program established under section 
40131. 
‘‘(2) DUTIES.—The CAREER Council shall aid 
the Secretary and the Center in carrying out the CA-
REER Program by reviewing grant applications and 
recommending grant recipients. 
‘‘(3) APPOINTMENT.—The CAREER Council 
shall be appointed from candidates nominated by na-
tional associations representing various sectors of the 
aviation industry, including— 
‘‘(A) general aviation; 
‘‘(B) commercial aviation; 
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‘‘(C) aviation labor, including collective 
bargaining representatives of Federal Aviation 
Administration aviation safety inspectors, avia-
tion safety engineers, and air traffic controllers; 
‘‘(D) aviation maintenance, repair, and 
overhaul; and 
‘‘(E) unmanned aviation. 
‘‘(4) TERM.—Each council member appointed 
under paragraph (3) shall serve a term of 4 years. 
‘‘(k) ANNUAL REPORT.—The Board shall submit an 
annual report to the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure of the House of Representatives and the Com-
mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
Senate that, at minimum, includes a review and examina-
tion of— 
‘‘(1) the activities performed as set forth in sub-
section (d) during the prior fiscal year; 
‘‘(2) the advisory committee described in sub-
section (h); 
‘‘(3) the working groups described in subsection 
(i); and 
‘‘(4) the Cooperative Aviation Recruitment, En-
richment, and Employment Readiness Program and 
related activities established under section 40131, in-
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cluding activities of the CAREER Council established 
under subsection (j). 
‘‘(l) AUDIT BY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN-
SPECTOR GENERAL.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after 
the date on which the Center is established under sub-
section (a), the inspector general of the Department of 
Transportation shall conduct a review of the Center. 
‘‘(2) CONTENTS.—The review shall— 
‘‘(A) include, at a minimum, an evaluation 
of the efforts taken at the Center to achieve the 
purpose set forth in subsection (c); and 
‘‘(B) provide any other information that the 
inspector general determines is appropriate. 
‘‘(3) REPORT ON AUDIT.— 
‘‘(A) REPORT
TO
SECRETARY.—Not later 
than 30 days after the date of completion of the 
audit, the inspector general shall submit to the 
Secretary a report on the results of the audit. 
‘‘(B) REPORT
TO
CONGRESS.—Not later 
than 60 days after the date of receipt of the re-
port under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall 
submit to the appropriate committees of Congress 
a copy of the report, together with, if appro-
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priate, a description of any actions taken or to 
be taken to address the results of the audit. 
‘‘(m) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is 
authorized to be appropriated to the National Center for 
the Advancement of Aerospace out of the Airport and Air-
way Trust Fund to carry out this section— 
‘‘(1) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; 
‘‘(2) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; 
‘‘(3) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; 
‘‘(4) $11,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; and 
‘‘(5) $11,000,000 for fiscal year 2028.’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The analysis for chapter 
1 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting 
after the item relating to section 119 the following: 
‘‘120. National Center for the Advancement of Aerospace.’’. 
SEC. 304. COOPERATIVE AVIATION RECRUITMENT, ENRICH-
MENT, AND EMPLOYMENT READINESS PRO-
GRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 401 of title 49, United 
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘§ 40131. Cooperative Aviation Recruitment, Enrich-
ment, and Employment Readiness Pro-
gram 
‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than September 30, 
2026, the Secretary of Transportation, through the National 
Center for the Advancement of Aerospace (in this section 
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referred to as the ‘Center’), shall establish an aviation work-
force cooperative development program to be known as the 
Cooperative Aviation Recruitment, Enrichment, and Em-
ployment Readiness Program (in this section referred to as 
the ‘CAREER Program’) to support the education, recruit-
ment, training, and retention of future aviation profes-
sionals and the development of a robust United States avia-
tion workforce by— 
‘‘(1) using relevant workforce forecasts to predict 
and identify aviation-related workforce challenges; 
and 
‘‘(2) funding projects that address such chal-
lenges and help to sustain the long-term growth of 
civil aviation. 
‘‘(b) IMPLEMENTATION.— 
‘‘(1) PARTNERSHIP
WITH
NCAA.—In imple-
menting the CAREER Program established under 
subsection (a), the Secretary shall partner with the 
CAREER Council established in subsection (j) of sec-
tion 120. 
‘‘(2) NONDELEGATION.—Except as provided in 
paragraph (3), the Secretary may not delegate any of 
the authorities or responsibilities under this section to 
the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Adminis-
tration. 
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‘‘(3) SUPPORT.—To support the administration 
of the CAREER Program, the Secretary may assign 
employees of the Department of Transportation, in-
cluding employees of the Federal Aviation Adminis-
tration, on detail to the Center. 
‘‘(c) SOLICITATION, REVIEW, AND EVALUATION PROC-
ESS.—In carrying out the CAREER Program, the Sec-
retary shall establish a solicitation, review, and evaluation 
process that ensures funds made available to carry out this 
section are awarded to eligible entities with proposals that 
have adequate merit and relevancy to the mission of the 
program. 
‘‘(d) ELIGIBLE ENTITIES.—An eligible entity under 
this section is— 
‘‘(1) an air carrier; 
‘‘(2) an entity that holds management specifica-
tions under subpart K of title 91 of title 14, Code of 
Federal Regulations; 
‘‘(3) a holder of a certificate issued under parts 
139, 145, or 147 of title 14, Code of Federal Regula-
tions; 
‘‘(4) an institution of higher education (as de-
fined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 
1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)), a postsecondary vocational 
institution (as defined in section 102(c) of the Higher 
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Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)), or a high 
school or secondary school (as such terms are defined 
in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)); 
‘‘(5) a flight school that provides flight training, 
as defined in part 61 of title 14, Code of Federal Reg-
ulations, or that holds a pilot school certificate under 
part 141 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations; 
‘‘(6) an aviation labor organization; 
‘‘(7) a State, local, territorial, or Tribal govern-
ment, including a political subdivision thereof; 
‘‘(8) an aviation-related nonprofit organization 
described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986 that is exempt from taxation under sec-
tion 501(a) of such Code; or 
‘‘(9) an entity that— 
‘‘(A) actively designs or manufactures any 
aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance, 
or a component, part, or system thereof, covered 
under a type or production certificate issued 
under section 44704; and 
‘‘(B) has significant operations in the 
United States and a majority of the employees of 
such entity that are engaged in aviation manu-
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facturing or development activities and services 
are based in the United States. 
‘‘(e) REPORTING AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS.— 
The Secretary shall establish reasonable reporting and mon-
itoring requirements for grant recipients under this section 
to measure relevant outcomes of the program maintained 
pursuant to subsection (a). 
‘‘(f) REPORT.—Not later than September 30, 2027, 
and annually through fiscal year 2028, the Secretary shall 
submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a re-
port on the program that includes— 
‘‘(1) a summary of projects awarded grants 
under this section and the progress of each recipient 
towards fulfilling program expectations; 
‘‘(2) an evaluation of how such projects cumula-
tively impact the future supply of individuals in the 
U.S. aviation workforce, including best practices or 
programs to incentivize, recruit, and retain individ-
uals in aviation professions; and 
‘‘(3) recommendations for better coordinating ac-
tions by governmental entities, educational institu-
tions, and businesses, aviation labor organizations, or 
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other stakeholders to support aviation workforce 
growth. 
‘‘(g) NOTICE OF GRANTS.— 
‘‘(1) TIMELY
PUBLIC
NOTICE.—The Secretary 
shall provide public notice of any grant awarded 
under the CAREER Program in a timely fashion 
after the Secretary awards such grant. 
‘‘(2) NOTICE TO CONGRESS.—The Secretary shall 
provide advance notice of a grant to be made under 
the CAREER Program to the Committee on Trans-
portation and Infrastructure of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation of the Senate. 
‘‘(h) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Of the 
amounts made available under section 48105, $50,000,000 
for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028 is authorized to be 
expended to provide grants under the program established 
under subsection (a).’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The analysis for chapter 
401 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding 
at the end the following: 
‘‘40131. Cooperative Aviation Recruitment, Enrichment, and Employment Readi-
ness Program.’’. 
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SEC. 305. REPEAL OF DUPLICATIVE OR OBSOLETE WORK-
FORCE PROGRAMS. 
(a) REPEAL.—Sections 44510 and 44515 of title 49, 
United States Code, are repealed. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.—The analysis for chap-
ter 445 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by strik-
ing the items relating to sections 44510 and 44515. 
SEC. 306. CIVIL AIRMEN STATISTICS. 
(a) PUBLICATION FREQUENCY.—The Administrator of 
the Federal Aviation Administration shall publish the study 
commonly referred to as the ‘‘U.S. Civil Airmen Statistics’’ 
on a monthly basis. 
(b) PRESENTATION OF DATA.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator 
of the Federal Aviation Administration shall establish 
a web-based dashboard for purposes of presenting the 
findings of the study described in subsection (a). 
(2) DOWNLOADABLE
FORMAT.—The Adminis-
trator shall make the data publicly available on the 
website of the Administration in a downloadable for-
mat. 
(c) EXPANDED DATA CRITERIA.—Not later than 1 
year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Adminis-
trator shall ensure that data sets and tables published as 
part of the study described in subsection (a) display infor-
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mation relating to the sex of certificate holders in more in-
stances. 
(d) HISTORICAL DATA.—Not later than 1 year after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall 
make all previously published annual data from the study 
described in subsection (a) available on the website of the 
Administration. 
SEC. 307. BESSIE COLEMAN WOMEN IN AVIATION ADVISORY 
COMMITTEE. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 120 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transpor-
tation shall establish a Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation 
Advisory Committee (hereinafter referred to as the ‘‘Com-
mittee’’). 
(b) PURPOSE.—The Committee shall advise the Sec-
retary and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Ad-
ministration on matters and policies related to the recruit-
ment, retention, employment, education, training, well- 
being, and treatment of women in the aviation industry 
and aviation-focused Federal civil service positions. 
(c) FORM OF DIRECTIVES.—All activities carried out 
by the Committee, including special committees, shall be in 
response to written terms of reference or taskings from the 
Secretary and may not duplicate the objectives of the Air 
Carrier Training Aviation Rulemaking Committee. 
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(d) FUNCTIONS.—In carrying out the directives de-
scribed in subsection (c), the functions of the Committee are 
as follows: 
(1) Foster industry collaboration in an open and 
transparent manner by engaging, as prescribed by 
this section, representatives of the private sector asso-
ciated with an entity described in subsection 
(e)(1)(B). 
(2) Make recommendations for strategic objec-
tives, priorities, and policies that would improve the 
recruitment, retention, and training of women in 
aviation professions. 
(3) Evaluate opportunities for the Administra-
tion to improve the recruitment and retention of 
women in the Administration. 
(e) MEMBERSHIP.— 
(1) VOTING MEMBERS.—The Advisory Committee 
shall be composed of the following members: 
(A) The Administrator, or the designee of 
the Administrator. 
(B) At least 25 individuals, appointed by 
the Secretary, representing the following: 
(i) Transport aircraft and engine 
manufacturers. 
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(ii) General aviation aircraft and en-
gine manufacturers. 
(iii) Avionics and equipment manufac-
turers. 
(iv) Public and private aviation labor 
organizations, 
including 
collective 
bar-
gaining representatives of— 
(I) aviation safety inspectors and 
safety engineers of the Federal Avia-
tion Administration; 
(II) air traffic controllers; 
(III) certified aircraft mainte-
nance technicians; and 
(IV) commercial airline pilots. 
(v) General aviation operators. 
(vi) Air carriers. 
(vii) Business aviation operators. 
(viii) 
Unmanned 
aircraft 
systems 
manufacturers and operators. 
(ix) Aviation safety management ex-
perts. 
(x) Aviation maintenance, repair, and 
overhaul entities. 
(xi) Airport owners and operators. 
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(xii) Advanced air mobility manufac-
turers and operators. 
(xiii) Institutions of higher education 
(as defined in section 101 of the Higher 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)), a 
postsecondary vocational institution (as de-
fined in section 102(c) of the Higher Edu-
cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)), or a 
high school or secondary school (as such 
terms are defined in section 8101 of the Ele-
mentary and Secondary Education Act of 
1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)). 
(xiv) A flight school that provides 
flight training, as defined in part 61 of title 
14, Code of Federal Regulations, or that 
holds a pilot school certificate under part 
141 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. 
(xv) Aviation maintenance technician 
schools governed under part 147 of title 14, 
Code of Federal Regulations. 
(2) NONVOTING MEMBERS.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—In addition to the mem-
bers appointed under paragraph (1), the Com-
mittee shall be composed of not more than 5 non-
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voting members appointed by the Secretary from 
among officers or employees of the FAA. 
(B) 
DUTIES.—The 
nonvoting 
members 
may— 
(i) take part in deliberations of the 
Committee; and 
(ii) provide subject matter expertise 
with respect to reports and recommenda-
tions of the Committee. 
(C) LIMITATION.—The nonvoting members 
may not represent any stakeholder interest other 
than that of the FAA. 
(3) TERMS.—Each voting member and non-
voting member of the Committee appointed by the 
Secretary shall be appointed for a term of 4 years. 
(4) COMMITTEE
CHARACTERISTICS.—The Com-
mittee shall have the following characteristics: 
(A) The ability to obtain necessary informa-
tion from additional experts in the aviation and 
aerospace communities. 
(B) A membership size that enables the 
Committee to have substantive discussions and 
reach consensus on issues in a timely manner. 
(C) Appropriate expertise, including exper-
tise in human resources, human capital manage-
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ment, policy, labor relations, employment train-
ing, workforce development, and youth outreach. 
(f) CHAIRPERSON.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Chairperson of the Com-
mittee shall be appointed by the Secretary from 
among the voting members of the Committee under 
subsection (e)(1)(B). 
(2) TERM.—The Chairperson shall serve a 2-year 
term. 
(g) MEETINGS.— 
(1) FREQUENCY.—The Committee shall meet at 
least twice each year at the call of the Chairperson or 
the Secretary. 
(2) PUBLIC ATTENDANCE.—The meetings of the 
Committee shall be open and accessible to the public. 
(h) SPECIAL COMMITTEES.— 
(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Committee may es-
tablish special committees composed of private sector 
representatives, members of the public, labor rep-
resentatives, and other relevant parties in complying 
with the consultation and participation requirements 
under subsection (d). 
(2) AUTHORITIES.—A special committee estab-
lished by the Committee may provide rulemaking ad-
vice, recommendations, and additional opportunities 
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to obtain firsthand information to the Committee 
with respect to issues regarding the advancement of 
women in aviation. 
(3) APPLICABLE LAW.—Public Law 92–463 shall 
not apply to a special committee established by the 
Committee. 
(i) PERSONNEL MATTERS.— 
(1) NO COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS.— 
(A) NON-FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.—A member 
of the Committee who is not an officer or em-
ployee of the Federal Government shall serve 
without compensation. 
(B) FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.—A member of 
the Committee who is an officer or employee of 
the Federal Government shall serve without com-
pensation in addition to the compensation re-
ceived for the services of the member as an officer 
or employee of the Federal Government. 
(2) TRAVEL
EXPENSES.—The members of the 
Committee shall be allowed travel expenses, including 
per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for 
employees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 
57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from 
their homes or regular places of business in the per-
formance of services for the Committee. 
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(j) REPORTS.—The Committee shall submit to the Sec-
retary, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture of the House of Representatives, and the Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate 
a report upon completion of each tasking summarizing the 
Committee’s— 
(1) findings and associated recommendations to 
improve the advancement of women in aviation; and 
(2) planned activities of the Committee, as 
tasked by the Secretary, and proposed terms of work 
to fulfill each activity. 
(k) SUNSET.—The Committee shall terminate on the 
last day of the 8-year period beginning on the date of the 
initial appointment of the members of the Committee. 
(l) FAA DEFINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘FAA’’ 
means the Federal Aviation Administration. 
SEC. 308. ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE WEB-BASED 
AVIATION RESOURCE CENTER. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal 
Aviation Administration shall partner with the National 
Center for the Advancement of Aerospace (in this section 
referred to as the ‘‘Center’’) to establish a high-quality, web- 
based resource center that provides stream-lined public ac-
cess to information sources on the following: 
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(1) Aviation pathway programs and professional 
development opportunities. 
(2) Aviation apprenticeship, scholarship, and in-
ternship programs. 
(3) Aviation-related curricula and resources 
about aviation occupations and career pathways de-
veloped for students, teachers, and guidance counselors 
at all levels of education. 
(4) Aviation industry organizations. 
(b) LEVERAGING FAA EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND 
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS.—In carrying out subsection 
(a)(3), the Administrator and the Executive Director of the 
Center, in partnership with museums, nonprofit organiza-
tions, and commercial entities, shall, to the maximum ex-
tent practicable, leverage field and regional offices of the 
Federal Aviation Administration, the Mike Monroney Aero-
nautical Center, the William J. Hughes Technical Center 
for Advanced Aerospace, Air Transportation Centers of Ex-
cellence, and the Aviation and Space Education program 
of the Federal Aviation Administration to develop an array 
of educational and informative aviation-related educational 
activities and materials for students of varying ages and 
levels of education to use in the classroom, for after-school 
programs and at home. 
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(c) BRIEFING.—Not later than 2 year after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall brief 
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Technology of the Senate on— 
(1) the web-based aviation resource center estab-
lished under subsection (a); and 
(2) the manner in which the education develop-
ment and engagement activities of the Federal Avia-
tion Administration are organized and funded. 
SEC. 309. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY FROM UAS COLLEGIATE 
TRAINING INITIATIVE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator of the Federal 
Aviation Administration may hire individuals from eligible 
institutions of higher education under the Unmanned Air-
craft System Collegiate Training Initiative (in this section 
referred to as ‘‘UAS CTI’’), as established in section 632 
of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (49 U.S.C. 40101 
note), without regard to— 
(1) sections 3309 through 3318 of title 5, United 
States Code; 
(2) part 211 of title 5, Code of Federal Regula-
tions; or 
(3) subpart A of part 337 of title 5, Code of Fed-
eral Regulations. 
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(b) ELIGIBILITY.—Individuals eligible for employment 
by the Administrator under subsection (a) shall— 
(1) be in good standing or have graduated in 
good standing from an institution of higher education 
with a signed memorandum of understanding under 
the UAS CTI; 
(2) hold or have completed the majority of a re-
lated Bachelors or Associates degree, as described by 
the eligibility requirements of the UAS CTI; 
(3) have completed all requirements for a related 
minor, concentration, or certificate, as described by 
the eligibility requirements of the UAS CTI; or 
(4) meet any other criteria as considered appro-
priate by the Administrator. 
(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The 
term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ has the mean-
ing given such term in section 101 of the Higher Edu-
cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). 
(2) GOOD STANDING.—The term ‘‘good standing’’ 
means in good standing, as determined by the appli-
cable institution of higher education. 
(d) SUNSET.—The authority of the Administrator 
under this section shall terminate on September 30, 2028. 
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Subtitle B—Improving Training 
and Rebuilding Talent Pipelines 
SEC. 311. JOINT AVIATION EMPLOYMENT TRAINING WORK-
ING GROUP. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 120 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transpor-
tation shall establish an interagency working group (in this 
section referred to as the ‘‘working group’’) to advise the 
Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Defense 
on matters and policies related to the training and certifi-
cation of a covered aviation professional to improve career 
transition between the military and civilian workforces. 
(b) MEMBERSHIP.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The working group shall con-
sist of— 
(A) 2 co-chairs described in paragraph (2); 
(B) not less than 6 representatives of the 
Federal Aviation Administration, to be ap-
pointed by the co-chair described in paragraph 
(2)(A); and 
(C) not less than 1 representative of each 
component of the armed forces (as such term is 
defined in section 101 of title 10, United States 
Code), to be appointed by the co-chair described 
in paragraph (2)(B). 
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(2) CO-CHAIRS.—The working group shall be co- 
chaired by— 
(A) a representative of the Department of 
Transportation, to be appointed by the Secretary 
of Transportation; and 
(B) a representative of the Department of 
Defense, to be appointed by the Secretary of De-
fense. 
(c) ACTIVITIES.—The working group shall— 
(1) evaluate and compare all regulatory require-
ments, guidance, and orders affecting covered aviation 
professionals and identify challenges that inhibit re-
cruitment, training, and retention within the respec-
tive workforces of such professionals; and 
(2) assess appropriate areas for increased inter-
agency information sharing and harmonization 
across workforces on matters related to certification 
pathways and certification requirements, including 
knowledge testing, affecting covered aviation profes-
sionals. 
(d) INITIAL REPORT TO CONGRESS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after 
the date on which the Secretary of Transportation es-
tablishes the working group, the working group shall 
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submit to the appropriate committees of Congress an 
initial report on the activities of the working group. 
(2) CONTENTS.—The report required under 
paragraph (1) shall include— 
(A) a detailed description of the findings of 
the working group pursuant to the activities re-
quired under subsection (c); and 
(B) recommendations for regulatory, policy, 
or legislative action to improve the training and 
certification of covered aviation professionals 
across the civilian and military workforces. 
(e) ANNUAL REPORTING.—Not later than 1 year after 
the date on which the working group submits the initial 
report under subsection (d), and annually thereafter, the 
working group shall submit to the appropriate committees 
of Congress a report— 
(1) describing the continued activities of the 
working group; 
(2) describing any progress made by the Sec-
retary of Transportation or Secretary of Defense in 
implementing the recommendations described in sub-
section (d)(2)(B); and 
(3) containing any other recommendations the 
working group may have with respect to efforts to im-
prove the employment and training of covered avia-
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tion professionals in the civilian and military 
workforces. 
(f) SUNSET.—The working group shall terminate on 
the date that is 4 years after the date on which the working 
group submits the initial report to Congress pursuant to 
subsection (d). 
(g) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CONGRESS.— 
The term ‘‘appropriate committees of Congress’’ 
means— 
(A) the Committee on Armed Services of the 
House of Representatives; 
(B) the Committee on Armed Services of the 
Senate; 
(C) the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; 
and 
(D) the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation of the Senate. 
(2) COVERED AVIATION PROFESSION.—The term 
‘‘covered aviation professional’’ means— 
(A) an airman; 
(B) an aircraft maintenance and repair 
technician; 
(C) an air traffic controller; and 
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(D) any other aviation-related professional 
that has comparable tasks and duties across the 
civilian and military workforces, as determined 
jointly by the co-chairs of the working group. 
SEC. 312. AIRMAN KNOWLEDGE TESTING WORKING GROUP. 
(a) WORKING GROUP.—Not later than 180 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the 
Federal Aviation Administration shall task the Aviation 
Rulemaking Advisory Committee to establish a working 
group to review knowledge testing processes and procedures 
to improve the facilitation, administration, and accessi-
bility of knowledge tests. 
(b) ACTIVITIES.—The working group established pur-
suant to subsection (a) shall— 
(1) assess methods to increase knowledge testing 
capacity, including through— 
(A) the adoption of alternative proctoring 
methods; and 
(B) increased utilization of pilot schools 
that hold a pilot school certificate under part 
141 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, and 
aviation maintenance technician schools gov-
erned under part 147 of title 14, Code of Federal 
Regulations; and 
(2) evaluate the following: 
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(A) The management and provision of 
knowledge tests by testing centers. 
(B) The testing registration process for stu-
dents. 
(C) Student access to knowledge tests. 
(D) Fees associated with knowledge tests. 
(E) The accuracy of public sample knowl-
edge tests available to students. 
(F) 
Development 
and 
maintenance 
of 
knowledge tests and forms. 
(c) MECHANIC GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST.—In ad-
dition to the activities under subsection (b), the Aviation 
Rulemaking Advisory Committee shall task the working 
group established pursuant to subsection (a) with assessing 
opportunities to allow a high school student upon successful 
completion of an aviation maintenance curriculum to take 
the general written knowledge portion of the mechanic exam 
described in section 65.75 of title 14, Code of Federal Regu-
lations, at an Administration-approved testing center. 
(d) REPORT.—Not later than 18 months after the 
Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee tasks the work-
ing group under subsection (a), the working group shall 
submit to the Administrator a final report making rec-
ommendations to improve the facilitation, administration, 
and accessibility of knowledge tests. 
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(e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) HIGH SCHOOL.—The term ‘‘high school’’ has 
the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the 
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 
(20 U.S.C. 7801). 
(2) KNOWLEDGE
TEST.—The term ‘‘knowledge 
test’’ means a test prescribed under parts 61 and 65 
of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. 
(3) SECONDARY SCHOOL.—The term ‘‘secondary 
school’’ has the meaning given such term in section 
8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education 
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). 
SEC. 
313. 
AIRMAN 
CERTIFICATION 
SYSTEM 
WORKING 
GROUP AND TIMELY PUBLICATION OF STAND-
ARDS. 
(a) WORKING GROUP.—The Administrator of the Fed-
eral Aviation Administration shall task the Airman Certifi-
cation System Working Group established under the Avia-
tion Rulemaking Advisory Committee of the Administra-
tion to review Airman Certification Standards to ensure 
that airman proficiency and knowledge correlates and cor-
responds to regulations, procedures, equipment, aviation in-
frastructure, and safety trends at the time of such review. 
(b) ACS PUBLICATION.—Not later than 180 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the 
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Federal Aviation Administration shall publish on the 
website of the Administration— 
(1) the process by which the Airman Certifi-
cation Standards are to be established, updated, and 
maintained; 
(2) the process by which relevant guidance docu-
ments, handbooks, and test materials associated with 
such standards are to be established, updated, and 
maintained; and 
(3) any anticipated or required updates to such 
standards, including providing a date by which such 
modifications can be expected to be completed and 
made available to the public. 
SEC. 314. AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL WORKFORCE STAFFING. 
(a) RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONTROLLER WORKFORCE 
PLAN.— 
(1) AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER STAFFING INITIA-
TIVES AND ANALYSIS.—Section 221 of the Vision 100– 
Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act (49 U.S.C. 
44506 note) is amended by striking ‘‘Administrator of 
the Federal Aviation Administration’’ and inserting 
‘‘Chief Operating Officer of the Air Traffic Organiza-
tion of the Federal Aviation Administration’’. 
(2) STAFFING REPORT.—Section 44506(e) of title 
49, United States Code, is amended in the matter be-
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fore paragraph (1) by striking ‘‘Administrator of the 
Federal Aviation Administration’’ and inserting 
‘‘Chief Operating Officer of the Air Traffic Organiza-
tion of the Federal Aviation Administration’’. 
(b) MAXIMUM HIRING.—Subject to the availability of 
appropriations, for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2027, 
the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration 
shall set as the hiring target for new air traffic controllers 
(excluding individuals described in section 44506(f)(1)(A) 
of title 49, United States Code) the maximum number of 
individuals able to be trained at the Federal Aviation Ad-
ministration Academy. 
(c) HIRING AND STAFFING.—The Chief Operating Of-
ficer of the Federal Aviation Administration shall revise the 
air traffic control hiring plans and staffing standards of 
the Administration to— 
(1) provide that the controller and management 
workforce is adequately staffed to safely and effi-
ciently manage and oversee the air traffic control sys-
tem to the satisfaction of the Chief Operating Officer; 
(2) account for the target number of certified 
professional controllers able to control traffic at each 
independent facility; and 
(3) avoid any required or requested reduction of 
national airspace system capacity or aircraft oper-
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ations as a result of inadequate air traffic control 
system staffing. 
(d) INTERIM
ADOPTION
OF
COLLABORATIVE
RE-
SOURCE WORKGROUP MODELS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out subsection (c) 
and in submitting a Controller Workforce Plan of the 
Administration published after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Chief Operating Officer shall adopt 
and utilize the staffing models and methodologies de-
veloped by the Collaborative Resource Workgroup that 
were recommended in a report submitted to the Ad-
ministrator and referenced in the Controller Work-
force Plan submitted to Congress on May 5, 2023. 
(2) SUNSET.—The requirement under paragraph 
(1) shall cease to be effective upon the adoption of a 
staffing model required under subsection (f). 
(e) ASSESSMENT.— 
(1) REVIEW.—Not later than 180 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall 
enter into an agreement with the Transportation Re-
search Board to— 
(A) compare the Administration’s staffing 
models and methodologies in determining staff-
ing standards targets with those developed by the 
Collaborative Resource Workgroup, including— 
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(ii) the availability factor multiplier 
and other formula components; and 
(iii) the independent facility staffing 
targets of certified professional controllers 
able to control traffic; and 
(B) assess future needs of the air traffic con-
trol system and potential impacts on staffing 
standards. 
(2) REPORT.— 
(A) FINDINGS.—In carrying out this sub-
section, the Transportation Research Board 
shall— 
(i) report to the Administrator and 
Congress on the findings of the review under 
this subsection; and 
(ii) determine which staffing models 
and methodologies best accounts for the 
operational staffing needs of the air traffic 
control system and provide a justification 
for such determination. 
(B) 
MODIFICATIONS
TO
IDENTIFIED 
MODEL.—The Transportation Research Board 
may make recommendations to improve the staff-
ing model described in (2)(A)(ii). 
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(3) CONSULTATION.—In conducting the assess-
ment under this subsection, the Transportation Re-
search Board shall consult with— 
(A) exclusive bargaining representatives of 
air traffic controllers certified under section 7111 
of title 5, United States Code; 
(B) Administration officials and executives; 
(C) front line managers of the air traffic 
control system; 
(D) managers and employees responsible for 
training air traffic controllers; 
(E) the MITRE Corporation; 
(F) the Chief Operating Officer of the Air 
Traffic Organization of the Federal Aviation Ad-
ministration; and 
(G) users of the air traffic control system. 
(f) REQUIRED
IMPLEMENTATION
OF
IDENTIFIED 
STAFFING MODEL.—The Administrator shall take such ac-
tion that may be necessary to adopt and utilize the staffing 
model identified by the Transportation Research Board 
pursuant to subsection (e)(2)(A)(ii), including any rec-
ommendations for improving such model. 
(g) CONTROLLER TRAINING.—In any Controller Work-
force Plan of the Administration published after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Chief Operating Officer shall— 
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(1) identify all limiting factors on the Adminis-
tration’s ability to hire and train controllers in line 
with the staffing standards target set out in such 
Plan; and 
(2) describe what actions the Administration 
will take to rectify any impediments to meeting staff-
ing standards targets and identify contributing fac-
tors that are outside the control of the Administra-
tion. 
SEC. 315. AVIATION SAFETY WORKFORCE ASSESSMENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator of the Federal 
Aviation Administration shall assess, on a recurring basis, 
staffing levels, critical competencies, and skills gaps of safe-
ty critical positions in the Flight Standards Service and 
Aircraft Certification Service and within other offices of the 
Administration that support such services. 
(b) CONSIDERATIONS.—In completing the assessment 
described in subsection (a), the Administrator shall— 
(1) evaluate the workload at the time of the as-
sessment, historic workload, and estimated future 
workload of such personnel; 
(2) conduct a critical competency and skills gap 
analysis to determine the knowledge and skill sets 
needed for work at the time of the assessment and an-
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ticipated work, with an emphasis on work pertaining 
to— 
(A) new and novel aircraft propulsion and 
power methods; 
(B) 
simplified 
vehicle 
operations 
and 
human factors; and 
(C) autonomy, machine learning, and arti-
ficial intelligence; 
(3) compare the outcome of such analysis de-
scribed in paragraph (2) to the competency and skills 
of the workforce at the time of the assessment; and 
(4) review opportunities for employees of the Ad-
ministration to gain or enhance expertise, knowledge, 
skills, and abilities through cooperative training with 
appropriate companies and organizations; and 
(5) develop hiring and recruitment plans to— 
(A) address hard to fill positions; and 
(B) address competency and skill gaps at 
various levels of experience and management 
within Flight Standards Service and Aircraft 
Certification Service. 
(c) REPORT.—Upon completion of an assessment de-
scribed in subsection (a), the Administrator shall submit 
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
the House of Representatives and the Committee on Com-
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merce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report 
detailing the following: 
(1) The methodology and findings of the assess-
ment described in subsection (a), including an anal-
ysis of hiring authorities of the Administration at the 
time of the assessment, including direct hiring au-
thorities, by occupation series for inspector, engineer, 
and other safety critical positions within Flight 
Standards Service and Aircraft Certification Service. 
(2) Action based recommendations the Adminis-
tration can take to improve— 
(A) the Aviation Safety Workforce Plan; 
(B) the skill sets and competencies of in-
spectors, engineers, and other safety critical posi-
tions at the time of the assessment; 
(C) competition with industry and other 
non-aviation sectors for candidates with identi-
fied competencies and technical skill sets; and 
(D) overall hiring and retention of inspec-
tors, engineers, and other critical positions. 
(3) Actions Congress can take to improve the re-
cruitment, hiring, upskilling, and retention of inspec-
tors, engineers, and other safety critical positions in 
Flight Standards Service and Aircraft Certification 
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Service and within other offices of the Administration 
that support such services. 
(d) SAFETY CRITICAL POSITION DEFINED.—In this 
section, the term ‘‘safety critical position’’ means— 
(1) an aviation safety inspector, an aviation 
safety specialist (denoted by the Administration as 
1801 series), an aviation safety technician, and an 
operations support position in the Flight Standards 
Service; and 
(2) a manufacturing safety inspector, a pilots, 
an engineer, a Chief Scientist Technical Advisor, an 
aviation safety specialist (denoted by the Administra-
tion as 1801 series), a safety technical specialist, and 
an operational support position in the Aircraft Cer-
tification Service. 
SEC. 316. MILITARY AVIATION MAINTENANCE. 
(a) STREAMLINED
CERTIFICATION
FOR
ELIGIBLE 
MILITARY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS.—Not later than 1 
year after the interagency working group in section 311 of 
this Act is convened, the Administrator of the Federal Avia-
tion Administration shall task such working group with 
evaluating the appropriateness of revising part 65 of title 
14, Code of Federal Regulations, to— 
(1) create a mechanic written competency test for 
eligible military maintenance technicians; 
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(2) develop, as necessary, a relevant Airman Cer-
tification Standard to qualify eligible military main-
tenance technicians for a mechanic certificate issued 
by the Federal Aviation Administration with an air-
frame rating or a powerplant rating, or both; and 
(3) allow a certificate of eligibility from the 
Joint Services Aviation Maintenance Technician Cer-
tification Council (in this section referred to as the 
‘‘JSAMTCC’’) evidencing completion of a training 
curriculum for any rating sought to serve as a sub-
stitute to fulfill the requirement under such part 65 
for oral and practical tests administered by a des-
ignated mechanic examiner for eligible military 
maintenance technicians. 
(b) FINAL RULE.—If the working group finds that re-
vising part 65 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, as 
described in section (a) is appropriate, not later than 1 
year after the finding, the Administrator shall issue a final 
rule that revises part 65 of title 14, Code of Federal Regula-
tions, as described in subsection (a). 
(c) AERONAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE SUBJECT AREAS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The military mechanic writ-
ten competency test and Airman Certification Stand-
ard described in subsection (a)(1) and subsection 
(a)(2), respectively, shall focus on the aeronautical 
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knowledge subject areas contained in the Aviation Me-
chanic General, Airframe, and Powerplant Airman 
Certificate Standards, as appropriate to the rating 
sought. 
(2) IDENTIFICATION OF SUBJECT AREAS.—The 
aeronautical knowledge subject areas described in 
paragraph (1) shall be identified in consultation with 
industry stakeholders and the Airman Certification 
System Working Group. 
(d) EXPANSION OF TESTING LOCATIONS.—The inter-
agency working group described in subsection (a) shall de-
termine whether an expansion of the number of active test-
ing locations operated within military installation testing 
centers would increase access to testing, as well as how to 
implement such expansion. 
(e) OUTREACH
AND AWARENESS.—The interagency 
working group described in subsection (a) shall develop a 
plan to increase outreach and awareness regarding— 
(1) 
the 
services 
made 
available 
by 
the 
JSAMTCC; and 
(2) the military mechanic written competency 
test described in subsection (a), if appropriate. 
(f) ELIGIBLE MILITARY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 
DEFINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘eligible military 
maintenance technician’’ means an individual who is a 
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current or former military aviation maintenance techni-
cian who was honorably discharged or has retired from the 
armed forces (as such term is defined in section 101 of title 
10, United States Code). 
Subtitle C—Engaging and 
Retaining the Workforce 
SEC. 321. AIRMAN’S MEDICAL BILL OF RIGHTS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.— 
(1) DEVELOPMENT.—Not later than 1 year after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator 
of the Federal Aviation Administration shall develop 
a document (in this section referred to as the ‘‘Air-
man’s Medical Bill of Rights’’) detailing the right of 
an individual before, during, and after a medical 
exam conducted by an Aviation Medical Examiner. 
(2) CONTENTS.—The Airman’s Medical Bill of 
Rights required under paragraph (1) shall, at a min-
imum, contain information about the right of an in-
dividual to— 
(A) bring a trusted companion or request to 
have a chaperone present for a medical exam; 
(B) terminate an exam at any time and for 
any reason; 
(C) receive care with respect and recogni-
tion of the dignity of the individual; 
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(D) be assured of privacy and confiden-
tiality; 
(E) select an Aviation Medical Examiner 
without interference; 
(F) privacy when changing, undressing, 
and using the restroom; 
(G) ask questions about the health status of 
the individual or any suggested treatments or 
evaluations, and to have such questions fully an-
swered; 
(H) report an incident of misconduct by an 
Aviation Medical Examiner to the appropriate 
authorities, including to the State licensing 
board of the Aviation Medical Examiner or the 
Federal Aviation Administration; 
(I) report to the Administrator an allega-
tion regarding alleged Aviation Medical Exam-
iner misconduct without fear of retaliation or 
negative action relating to an airman certificate 
of the individual; and 
(J) be advised of any known conflicts of in-
terest an Aviation Medical Examiner may have 
with respect to the care of the individual. 
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(C) displayed in a common space in the of-
fice of the Aviation Medical Examiner. 
SEC. 322. IMPROVED DESIGNEE MISCONDUCT REPORTING 
PROCESS. 
(a) IMPROVED DESIGNEE MISCONDUCT REPORTING 
PROCESS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator 
of the Federal Aviation Administration shall establish 
a streamlined process for individuals involved in in-
cidents of alleged misconduct by a designee to report 
such incidents in a manner that protects the privacy 
and confidentiality of such individuals. 
(2) PUBLIC ACCESS TO REPORTING PROCESS.— 
The process for reporting alleged misconduct by a des-
ignee shall be made available to the public on the 
website of the Administration, including— 
(A) the designee locator search webpage; and 
(B) the webpage of the Office of Audit and 
Evaluation of the Federal Aviation Administra-
tion. 
(3) 
OBLIGATION
TO
REPORT
CRIMINAL 
CHARGES.—Not later than 90 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall revise 
the orders and policies governing the Designee Man-
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agement System to clarify that designees are obligated 
to report any arrest, indictment, or conviction for 
violation of a local, State, or Federal law within a 
period of time specified by the Administrator. 
(4) AUDIT OF REPORTING PROCESS BY INSPEC-
TOR GENERAL.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years 
after the date on which the Administrator final-
izes the update of the reporting process under 
paragraph (1), the inspector general of the De-
partment of Transportation shall conduct an 
audit of such reporting process. 
(B) CONTENTS.—In conducting the audit of 
the reporting process described in subparagraph 
(A), the inspector general shall, at a minimum— 
(i) review the efforts of the Administra-
tion to improve the reporting process and 
solutions developed to respond to and inves-
tigate allegations of misconduct; 
(ii) analyze reports of misconduct 
brought to the Administrator prior to any 
changes made to the reporting process as a 
result of the enactment of this Act, includ-
ing the ultimate outcomes of those reports 
and whether any reports resulted in the Ad-
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ministrator taking action against the ac-
cused designee; 
(iii) determine whether the reporting 
process results in appropriate action, in-
cluding reviewing, investigating, and clos-
ing out reports; and 
(iv) if applicable, make recommenda-
tions to improve the reporting process. 
(C) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after 
the date of initiation of the audit described in 
subparagraph (A), the inspector general shall 
submit to the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives 
and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate a report on the re-
sults of such audit, including findings and rec-
ommendations. 
(b) DESIGNEE DEFINED.—In this section, the term 
‘‘designee’’ means an individual who has been designated 
to act as a representative of the Administrator as— 
(1) an Aviation Medical Examiner (as described 
in section 183.21 of title 14, Code of Federal Regula-
tions); 
(2) a pilot examiner (as described in section 
183.23 of such title); or 
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(3) a technical personnel examiner (as described 
in section 183.25 of such title). 
SEC. 323. REPORT ON SAFE UNIFORM OPTIONS FOR CER-
TAIN AVIATION EMPLOYEES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator of the Federal 
Aviation Administration shall conduct a review to deter-
mine whether air carriers operating under part 121 of title 
14, Code of Federal Regulations, and repair stations certifi-
cated under part 145 of such title have in place uniform 
policies and uniform offerings that ensure pregnant employ-
ees can perform required duties safely. 
(b) CONSULTATION.—In conducting the review re-
quired under subsection (a), the Administrator shall consult 
with air carriers and repair stations described in subsection 
(a) and employees of such air carriers and such stations 
who are required to adhere to a uniform policy. 
(c) BRIEFING.—Not later than 2 years after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall brief the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the results 
of the review required under subsection (a). 
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SEC. 324. EXTENSION OF SAMYA ROSE STUMO NATIONAL 
AIR GRANT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. 
Section 131(d) of the Aircraft Certification, Safety, 
and Accountability Act (49 U.S.C. 40101 note) is amended 
by striking ‘‘fiscal years 2021 through 2025’’ and inserting 
‘‘fiscal years 2023 through 2028’’. 
SEC. 325. PROMOTION OF CIVIL AERONAUTICS AND SAFETY 
OF AIR COMMERCE. 
Section 40104 of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended— 
(1) in subsection (a) by striking ‘‘In carrying 
out’’ and all that follows through ‘‘other interested or-
ganizations.’’; 
(2) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection 
(e); 
(3) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection 
(d); and 
(4) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection 
(b) and reordering the subsections accordingly. 
SEC. 326. EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOP-
MENT. 
Section 40104 of title 49, United States Code, is fur-
ther amended by inserting after subsection (b) (as redesig-
nated by section 325) the following: 
‘‘(c) EDUCATIONAL
AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOP-
MENT.— 
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‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out subsection 
(a), the Administrator shall support and undertake 
efforts, including through the National Center for the 
Advancement of Aerospace, to promote and support 
the education of current and future aerospace profes-
sionals. 
‘‘(2) EDUCATION
MATERIALS.—Based on the 
availability of resources, the Administrator shall dis-
tribute civil aviation information, and educational 
materials, and provide expertise to State and local 
school administrators, college and university officials, 
and officers of other interested organizations and enti-
ties. 
‘‘(3) SUPPORT
FOR
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOP-
MENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION.—To the extent a 
nonprofit organization, association, industry group, 
educational institution, collective bargaining unit, 
governmental organization, or other entity that orga-
nizes or hosts a lecture, conference, convention, meet-
ing, round table, or any other type of program with 
the purpose of sharing educational information re-
lated to aerospace with a broad audience, the Admin-
istrator shall— 
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‘‘(A) strongly consider accepting an invita-
tion to attend, present, and contribute to content 
generation; and 
‘‘(B) make efforts to share information each 
year, putting a particular emphasis on reaching 
audiences consisting of representatives of the Ad-
ministrator and entities regulated entities by the 
Administrator. 
‘‘(4) CONTENT.—In planning for the opportuni-
ties under paragraph (3), the Administrator shall 
maintain presentations and content covering topics of 
broad relevance, including— 
‘‘(A) ethical decision-making and the re-
sponsibilities of aerospace professionals; 
‘‘(B) managing a workforce, encouraging 
proper reporting of prospective safety issues, and 
educating employees on safety management sys-
tems; and 
‘‘(C) responsibilities as a designee or rep-
resentative of the Administrator.’’. 
SEC. 327. HUMAN FACTORS PROFESSIONALS. 
The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Adminis-
tration shall establish a new work code for human factors 
professionals who— 
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(1) perform work involving the design and test-
ing of technologies, processes, and systems which re-
quire effective and safe human performance; 
(2) generate and apply theories, principles, prac-
tical concepts, systems, and processes related to the 
design and testing of technologies, systems, and train-
ing programs to support and evaluate human per-
formance in work contexts; and 
(3) meet education or experience requirements as 
determined by the Administrator. 
SEC. 328. AEROMEDICAL INNOVATION AND MODERNIZA-
TION WORKING GROUP. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 180 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the 
Federal Aviation Administration shall establish a working 
group (in this section referred to as the ‘‘working group’’) 
to review the medical processes, policies, and procedures of 
the Administration and to make recommendations to the 
Administrator on modernizing such processes, policies, and 
procedures to ensure timely and efficient certification of 
airmen. 
(b) MEMBERSHIP.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The working group shall con-
sist of— 
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(A) 2 co-chairs described in paragraph (2); 
and 
(B) not less than 15 individuals appointed 
by the Administrator, each of whom shall have 
knowledge or a background in aerospace medi-
cine, psychology, neurology, cardiology, or inter-
nal medicine. 
(2) CO-CHAIRS.—The working group shall be co- 
chaired by— 
(A) the Federal Air Surgeon of the Federal 
Aviation Administration; and 
(B) a member described under paragraph 
(1)(A) to be selected by members of the working 
group. 
(3) PREFERENCE.—The Administrator, in ap-
pointing members pursuant to paragraph (1)(B), 
shall give preference to— 
(A) Aviation Medical Examiners (as de-
scribed in section 183.21 of title 14, Code of Fed-
eral Regulations); 
(B) licensed medical physicians; 
(C) practitioners holding a pilot certificate; 
(D) individuals having demonstrated re-
search and expertise in aeromedical research or 
sciences; and 
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(E) representatives of organizations with 
memberships affected by the medical processes, 
policies, and procedures of the Administration. 
(c) ACTIVITIES.—In reviewing the aeromedical deci-
sion-making processes, policies, and procedures of the Ad-
ministration in accordance with subsection (a), the working 
group, at a minimum, shall— 
(1) assess the medical conditions an Aviation 
Medical Examiner may issue a medical certificate di-
rectly to an individual; 
(2) determine the appropriateness of expanding 
the list of such medical conditions; 
(3) assess the special issuance process; 
(4) determine whether the renewal of a special 
issuance can be based on a medical evaluation and 
treatment plan by the treating medical specialist of 
the individual with concurrence from an Aviation 
Medical Examiner; 
(5) evaluate advancements in technologies to ad-
dress forms of red-green color blindness; 
(6) determine whether such technologies may be 
approved for use by airmen; 
(7) review policies and guidance relating to At-
tention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Attention 
Deficit Disorder; 
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(8) evaluate whether medications used to treat 
such disorders may be safely prescribed to an airman; 
(9) review protocols pertaining to the Human 
Intervention Motivation Study of the Federal Avia-
tion Administration; 
(10) review protocols and policies relating to— 
(A) neurological disorders; and 
(B) cardiovascular conditions to ensure 
alignment with medical best practices, latest re-
search; 
(11) review mental health protocols, including 
mental health conditions such as depression and anx-
iety; 
(12) evaluate medications approved for treating 
such mental health conditions; 
(13) assess processes and protocols pertaining to 
recertification of an airman receiving disability in-
surance post-recovery from the medical condition, in-
jury, or disability that precludes an airman from ex-
ercising the privileges of an airman certificate; and 
(14) assess processes and protocols pertaining to 
the certification of veterans reporting a disability rat-
ing from the Department of Veterans Affairs. 
(d) PILOT MENTAL HEALTH TASK GROUP.— 
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(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 120 days 
after the working group pursuant to subsection (a) is 
established, the co-chairs of such working groups shall 
establish a pilot mental health task group (referred to 
in this subsection as the ‘‘task group’’) to develop and 
provide recommendations related to supporting the 
mental health of aircraft pilots. 
(2) COMPOSITION.—The co-chairs of such work-
ing group shall appoint— 
(A) a Chair of the task group; and 
(B) members of the task group from among 
the members of the working group appointed by 
the Administrator under subsection (b)(1). 
(3) DUTIES.—The duties of the task group shall 
include— 
(A) carrying out the activities described in 
subsection (c)(11) and subsection (c)(12); 
(B) reviewing and evaluating guidance 
issued by the International Civil Aviation Orga-
nization on pilot mental health; and 
(C) providing recommendations for— 
(i) best practices for detecting, assess-
ing, and reporting mental health conditions 
and treatment options as part of pilot 
aeromedical assessments; 
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(ii) improving the training of aviation 
medical examiners to identify mental health 
conditions among pilots, including guidance 
on referrals to a mental health provider or 
other aeromedical resource; 
(iii) expanding and improving mental 
health outreach, education, and assistance 
programs for pilots; and 
(iv) reducing the stigma of assistance 
for mental health in the aviation industry. 
(4) REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after the 
date of the establishment of the task group, the task 
group shall submit to the Secretary, the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives, and the Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report 
detailing— 
(A) the results of the review and evaluation 
under paragraph (3)(A); and 
(B) recommendations developed pursuant to 
paragraph (3)(C). 
(d) SUPPORT.—The Administrator shall seek to enter 
into one or more agreements with the National Academies 
to support the activities of the working group described in 
subsection (c). 
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(e) FINDINGS; RECOMMENDATIONS.— 
(1) FINDINGS.—The working group shall report 
annually to the Administrator, the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives, and the Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation of the Senate on findings 
resulting from the activities carried out pursuant to 
subsection (c). 
(2) 
RECOMMENDATIONS.—Findings 
reported 
pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be accompanied by 
recommendations for regulatory, policy, or legislative 
action to improve or modernize the medical certifi-
cation and aeromedical processes, procedures, and 
policies of the Administration. 
(f) IMPLEMENTATION.—The Administrator shall im-
plement, as appropriate, the recommendations of the work-
ing group. 
(g) SUNSET.—The working group shall terminate on 
September 30, 2028. 
SEC. 329. FRONTLINE MANAGER WORKLOAD STUDY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Chief Operating Officer 
of the Air Traffic Organization of the Federal Aviation Ad-
ministration shall conduct a study on frontline manager 
workload challenges in air traffic control facilities. 
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(b) CONSIDERATIONS.—In conducting the study re-
quired under subsection (a), the Chief Operating Officer 
may— 
(1) consider— 
(A) workload challenges including— 
(i) the managerial tasks expected to be 
performed by frontline managers, including 
employee development, management, and 
counseling; 
(ii) the number of supervisory posi-
tions of operations requiring watch coverage 
in each air traffic control facility; 
(iii) the complexity of traffic and man-
agerial responsibilities; and 
(iv) proficiency and training require-
ments; 
(B) facility type; 
(C) facility staffing levels; and 
(D) any other factors as the Chief Oper-
ating Officer considers appropriate; and 
(2) describe recommendations for updates to the 
Frontline Manager’s Quick Reference Guide that re-
flect current operational standards. 
(c) BRIEFING.—Not later than 3 years after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Chief Operating Officer shall 
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brief the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Com-
merce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the 
results of the study conducted under subsection (a). 
SEC. 330. AGE STANDARDS FOR PILOTS. 
Section 44729 of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended— 
(1) in subsection (a)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘Subject to the limitation in 
subsection (c), a’’ and inserting ‘‘A’’; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘65’’ and inserting ‘‘67’’; 
(2) in subsection (b)(1) by striking ‘‘; or’’ and 
inserting ‘‘, unless the operation takes place in air-
space where such operations are not permitted; or’’; 
(3) by striking subsection (c) and redesignating 
subsections (d) through (h) as subsections (c) through 
(g), respectively; 
(4) in subsection (c), as so redesignated— 
(A) in the heading by striking ‘‘60’’ and in-
serting ‘‘65’’; 
(B) by striking ‘‘the date of enactment of 
this section,’’ and inserting ‘‘the date of enact-
ment of the Securing Growth and Robust Lead-
ership in American Aviation Act,’’; 
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(C) by striking ‘‘section 121.383(c)’’ and in-
serting ‘‘subsections (d) and (e) of section 
121.383’’; and 
(D) by inserting ‘‘(or any successor regula-
tions)’’ after ‘‘Regulations’’; 
(5) in subsection (d), as so redesignated— 
(A) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting 
the following: 
‘‘(1) RETROACTIVITY.—A person who has at-
tained 65 years of age on or before the date of enact-
ment of the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership 
in American Aviation Act may return to service as 
a pilot for an air carrier engaged in covered oper-
ations.’’; and 
(B) in paragraph (2) by striking ‘‘section, 
taken in conformance with a regulation issued to 
carry out this section, or taken prior to the date 
of enactment of this section in conformance with 
section 121.383(c) of title 14, Code of Federal 
Regulations (as in effect before such date of en-
actment), may’’ and inserting ‘‘section or taken 
in conformance with a regulation issued to carry 
out this section, may’’; and 
(6) by adding at the end the following: 
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‘‘(h) SAVINGS CLAUSE.—An air carrier engaged in 
covered operations described in subsection (b)(1) on or after 
the date of enactment of the Securing Growth and Robust 
Leadership in American Aviation Act may not require em-
ployed pilots to serve in such covered operations after at-
taining 65 years of age.’’. 
TITLE IV—AIRPORT 
INFRASTRUCTURE 
Subtitle A—Airport Improvement 
Program Modifications 
SEC. 401. AIP DEFINITIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 47102 of title 49, United 
States Code, is amended— 
(1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the 
following: 
‘‘(1) ‘air carrier’ has the meaning given the term 
in section 40102.’’; 
(2) in paragraph (3)— 
(A) in subparagraph (A)— 
(i) in clause (i) by striking ‘‘and’’ at 
the end; 
(ii) in clause (ii) by striking the pe-
riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 
(iii) by adding at the end the fol-
lowing: 
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liability and efficiency of the airport’s power 
supply or meet current and future electrical 
power demand’’; and 
(G) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(S) construction or renovation of childcare 
facilities for the exclusive use of airport employ-
ees or other individuals who work on airport 
property, including for air carriers and airport 
concessionaires. 
‘‘(T) advanced digital construction manage-
ment systems and related technology used in the 
planning, design and engineering, construction, 
operations, and maintenance of airport facilities. 
‘‘(U) an improvement of any runway, taxi-
way, or apron that would be necessary to sustain 
commercial service flight operations or permit 
the resumption of flight operations under visual 
flight rules following a natural disaster at— 
‘‘(i) a primary airport; or 
‘‘(ii) a general aviation airport that is 
designated as a Federal staging area by the 
Administrator of the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency. 
‘‘(V) any other activity that the Secretary 
concludes will reasonably improve or contribute 
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to the maintenance of the safety, efficiency, or 
capacity of the airport.’’; 
(3) in paragraph (5) by inserting after subpara-
graph (C) the following: 
‘‘(D) assessing current and future electrical 
power demand.’’; 
(4) by redesignating paragraphs (9), (10), (11), 
(12), (13), (14), (15), (16), (17), (18), (19), (20), (21), 
(22), (23), (24), (25), (26), (27), and (28) as para-
graphs (10), (11), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16), (17), 
(18), (19), (20), (21), (22), (23), (24), (25), (26), (27), 
(28), and (29), respectively; 
(5) by inserting after paragraph (8) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(9) ‘heliport’— 
‘‘(A) means an area of land, water, or 
structure used or intended to be used for the 
landing or takeoff of aircraft capable of vertical 
takeoff and landing profiles; and 
‘‘(B) includes a vertiport.’’; 
(6) in paragraph (28) (as so redesignated) by 
striking ‘‘the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands,’’; 
(7) in paragraph (29)(B) (as so redesignated) by 
striking ‘‘described in section 47119(a)(1)(B)’’ and 
inserting ‘‘for moving passengers and baggage between 
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terminal facilities and between terminal facilities and 
aircraft’’; and 
(8) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(30) ‘vertiport’ means an area of land, water, 
or structure used or intended to be used for the land-
ing or takeoff of powered-lift aircraft capable of 
vertical takeoff and landing profiles.’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 47127(a) of 
title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘air 
carrier airport’’ and inserting ‘‘commercial service air-
port’’. 
SEC. 402. REVENUE DIVERSION PENALTY ENHANCEMENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 47107 of title 49, United 
States Code, is amended— 
(1) in subsection (m)(4) by striking ‘‘an amount 
equal to’’ and inserting ‘‘an amount equal to double’’; 
and 
(2) in subsection (n)(1) by striking ‘‘an amount 
equal to’’ and inserting ‘‘an amount equal to double’’. 
(b) APPLICABILITY.—The amendments made by sub-
section (a) shall not apply to any illegal diversion of air-
port revenues (as described in section 47107(m) of title 49, 
United States Code) that occurred prior to the date of enact-
ment of this Act. 
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SEC. 403. EXTENSION OF COMPETITIVE ACCESS REPORT 
REQUIREMENT. 
Section 47107(r)(3) of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended by striking ‘‘2023’’ and inserting ‘‘2028’’. 
SEC. 404. RENEWAL OF CERTAIN LEASES. 
Section 47107(t)(2) of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended— 
(1) in subparagraph (A) by striking ‘‘the date of 
enactment of this subsection’’ and inserting ‘‘October 
7, 2016’’; and 
(2) by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting 
the following: 
‘‘(D) that— 
‘‘(i) supports the operation of military 
aircraft by the Air Force or Air National 
Guard— 
‘‘(I) at the airport; or 
‘‘(II) remotely from the airport; 
or 
‘‘(ii) is for the use of nonaeronautical 
land or facilities of the airport by the Na-
tional Guard.’’. 
SEC. 405. COMMUNITY USE OF AIRPORT LAND. 
Section 47107(v) of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended to read as follows: 
‘‘(v) COMMUNITY USE OF AIRPORT LAND.— 
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‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding subsections 
(a)(13), (b), and (c), and subject to paragraph (2), 
the sponsor of a public-use airport shall not be con-
sidered to be in violation of this subtitle, or to be 
found in violation of a grant assurance made under 
this section, or under any other provision of law, as 
a condition for the receipt of Federal financial assist-
ance for airport development, solely because the spon-
sor has— 
‘‘(A) entered into an agreement, including a 
revised agreement, with a local government pro-
viding for the use of airport property for an in-
terim compatible recreational purpose at below 
fair market value; or 
‘‘(B) permanently restricted the use of air-
port property to compatible recreational and 
public park use without paying or otherwise ob-
taining payment of fair market value for the 
property. 
‘‘(2) RESTRICTIONS.— 
‘‘(A) INTERIM COMPATIBLE RECREATIONAL 
PURPOSE.—Paragraph (1) shall apply, with re-
spect to a sponsor that has taken the action de-
scribed in subparagraph (A) of such paragraph, 
only— 
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‘‘(i) to an agreement regarding airport 
property that was initially entered into be-
fore the publication of the Federal Aviation 
Administration’s Policy and Procedures 
Concerning the Use of Airport Revenue, 
dated February 16, 1999; 
‘‘(ii) if the agreement between the 
sponsor and the local government is subor-
dinate to any existing or future agreements 
between the sponsor and the Secretary, in-
cluding agreements related to a grant assur-
ance under this section; 
‘‘(iii) to airport property that was ac-
quired under a Federal airport development 
grant program; 
‘‘(iv) if the airport sponsor has pro-
vided a written statement to the Adminis-
trator that the property made available for 
a recreational purpose will not be needed 
for any aeronautical purpose during the 
next 10 years; 
‘‘(v) if the agreement includes a term 
of not more than 2 years to prepare the air-
port property for the interim compatible 
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recreational purpose and not more than 10 
years of use for that purpose; 
‘‘(vi) if the recreational purpose will 
not impact the aeronautical use of the air-
port; 
‘‘(vii) if the airport sponsor provides a 
certification that the sponsor is not respon-
sible for preparation, startup, operations, 
maintenance, or any other costs associated 
with the recreational purpose; and 
‘‘(viii) if the recreational purpose is 
consistent with Federal land use compat-
ibility criteria under section 47502. 
‘‘(B) PERMANENT
RECREATIONAL
USE.— 
Paragraph (1) shall apply, with respect to a 
sponsor that has taken the action described in 
subparagraph (B) of such paragraph, only— 
‘‘(i) to airport property that was pur-
chased using funds from a Federal grant for 
acquiring land issued prior to December 30, 
1987; 
‘‘(ii) to airport property that has been 
continuously used as a recreational and 
public park since January 1, 1995; 
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‘‘(iii) if the airport sponsor has pro-
vided a written statement to the Adminis-
trator that the property to be permanently 
restricted for recreational and public park 
use is not needed for any aeronautical use 
at the time the written statement is pro-
vided and is not expected to be needed for 
any aeronautical use at any time after such 
statement is provided; 
‘‘(iv) if the recreational and public 
park use does not impact the aeronautical 
use of the airport; 
‘‘(v) if the airport sponsor provides a 
certification that the sponsor is not respon-
sible for operations, maintenance, or any 
other costs associated with the recreational 
and public park use; 
‘‘(vi) if the recreational purpose is con-
sistent with Federal land use compatibility 
criteria under section 47502; 
‘‘(vii) if, in the event the airport spon-
sor leases the property, the lease will be to 
a local government entity or nonprofit enti-
ty to operate and maintain the property at 
no cost the airport sponsor; and 
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‘‘(viii) if, in the event the airport spon-
sor sells the property, the sale will be to a 
local government entity and subject to a 
permanent deed restriction ensuring com-
patible airport use under regulations issued 
pursuant to section 47502. 
‘‘(3) REVENUE FROM CERTAIN SALES OF AIR-
PORT PROPERTY.—Notwithstanding any other provi-
sion of law, an airport sponsor selling a portion of 
airport 
property 
as 
described 
in 
paragraph 
(2)(B)(viii)(II) may— 
‘‘(A) sell such portion of airport property 
for less than fair market value; and 
‘‘(B) subject to the requirements of sub-
section (b), retain the revenue from the sale of 
such portion of airport property. 
‘‘(4) STATUTORY
CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in 
this subsection may be construed as permitting a di-
version of airport revenue for the capital or operating 
costs associated with the community use of airport 
land.’’. 
SEC. 406. PRICE ADJUSTMENT PROVISIONS. 
Section 47108 of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended— 
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(1) in subsection (a) by striking ‘‘47114(d)(3)(A) 
of this title’’ and inserting ‘‘47114(d)(2)(A)’’; 
(2) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the 
following: 
‘‘(b) INCREASING GOVERNMENT SHARE.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para-
graph (2) or (3), the amount stated in an offer as the 
maximum amount the Government will pay may not 
be increased when the offer has been accepted in writ-
ing. 
‘‘(2) EXCEPTION.—For a project receiving assist-
ance under a grant approved under this chapter or 
chapter 475, the amount may be increased— 
‘‘(A) for an airport development project, by 
not more than 15 percent; and 
‘‘(B) to acquire an interest in land for an 
airport (except a primary airport), by not more 
than the greater of the following, based on cur-
rent creditable appraisals or a court award in a 
condemnation proceeding: 
‘‘(i) 15 percent; or 
‘‘(ii) 25 percent of the total increase in 
allowable project costs attributable to ac-
quiring an interest in land. 
‘‘(3) PRICE ADJUSTMENT PROVISIONS.— 
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‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may in-
corporate a provision in a project grant agree-
ment under which the Secretary agrees to pay 
more than the maximum amount otherwise spec-
ified in the agreement if the Secretary finds that 
commodity or labor prices have increased since 
the agreement was made. 
‘‘(B) DECREASE IN COSTS.—A provision in-
corporated in a project grant agreement under 
this paragraph shall ensure that the Secretary 
realizes any financial benefit associated with a 
decrease in material or labor costs for the 
project.’’; 
(3) by striking subsection (c); and 
(4) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as 
subsections (c) and (d), respectively. 
SEC. 407. ALLOWABLE PROJECT COSTS AND LETTERS OF 
INTENT. 
Section 47110 of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended— 
(1) in subsection (c)— 
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) 
by striking ‘‘after May 13, 1946, and’’; and 
(B) in paragraph (1)— 
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(i) by inserting ‘‘or preparing for’’ 
after ‘‘formulating’’; and 
(ii) by inserting ‘‘utility relocation, 
work site preparation,’’ before ‘‘and admin-
istration’’; 
(2) in subsection (d)(1) by striking ‘‘section 
47114(c)(1) or 47114(d)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 
47114 or distributed from the small airport fund 
under section 47116’’; 
(3) in subsection (e)(2)(C) by striking ‘‘commer-
cial service airport having at least 0.25 percent of the 
boardings each year at all such airports’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘medium hub airport or large hub airport’’; 
(4) in subsection (h) by striking ‘‘section 
47114(d)(3)(A)’’ 
and 
inserting 
‘‘section 
47114(c)(1)(D) or section 47114(d)(2)(A)’’; and 
(5) by striking subsection (i). 
SEC. 408. SMALL AIRPORT LETTERS OF INTENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 47110 of title 49, United 
States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the 
following: 
‘‘(i) SMALL AIRPORT LETTERS OF INTENT.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may issue a 
letter of intent to a sponsor stating an intention to 
obligate an amount from future budget authority for 
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an airport development project (including costs of for-
mulating the project) at a nonhub airport or an air-
port that is not a primary airport. The letter shall 
establish a schedule under which the Secretary will 
reimburse the sponsor for the Government’s share of 
allowable project costs, as amounts become available, 
if the sponsor, after the Secretary issues the letter, 
carries out the project without receiving amounts 
under this subchapter. 
‘‘(2) LIMITATIONS.—The amount the Secretary 
intends to obligate in a letter of intent issued under 
this subsection shall not exceed the larger of— 
‘‘(A) the Government’s share of allowable 
project costs; or 
‘‘(B) $10,000,000. 
‘‘(3) FINANCING.—Allowable project costs under 
paragraph (1) may include costs associated with 
making payments for debt service on indebtedness in-
curred to carry out the project. 
‘‘(4) REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretary shall only 
issue a letter of intent under paragraph (1) if— 
‘‘(A) the sponsor notifies the Secretary, be-
fore the project begins, of the sponsor’s intent to 
carry out the project and requests a letter of in-
tent; and 
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‘‘(B) the sponsor agrees to comply with all 
statutory and administrative requirements that 
would apply to the project if it were carried out 
with amounts made available under this sub-
chapter. 
‘‘(5) ASSESSMENT.—In reviewing a request for a 
letter of intent under this subsection, the Secretary 
shall consider the grant history of an airport, the air-
port’s enplanements or operations, and such other fac-
tors as the Secretary determines appropriate. 
‘‘(6) PRIORITIZATION.—In issuing letters of in-
tent under this subsection, the Secretary shall— 
‘‘(A) prioritize projects that— 
‘‘(i) cannot reasonably be funded by an 
airport sponsor using funds apportioned 
under section 47114(c), 47114(d)(2)(A)(i), 
or 47114(d)(6), including funds apportioned 
under those sections in multiple fiscal years 
pursuant to section 47117(b)(1); and 
‘‘(ii) are necessary to an airport’s con-
tinued safe operation or development; and 
‘‘(B) structure the reimbursement schedules 
under such letters in a manner that minimizes 
unnecessary or undesirable project segmentation. 
‘‘(7) REQUIRED USE.— 
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‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—Beginning in fiscal 
year 2028, and in each fiscal year thereafter, the 
Secretary shall ensure that not less than 
$100,000,000 is committed to be reimbursed in 
such fiscal year pursuant to letters of intent 
issued under this subsection. 
‘‘(B) WAIVER.—The Secretary may waive 
the requirement under subparagraph (A) for a 
fiscal year if the Secretary determines there are 
insufficient letter of intent requests that meet the 
requirements of paragraph (4). Upon such waiv-
er, the Secretary shall provide a briefing to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
of the House of Representatives and the Com-
mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation of the Senate on the reasons contributing 
to the need for such waiver and the actions the 
Secretary intends to take to ensure that there are 
sufficient letter of intent requests that meet the 
requirements of paragraph (4) in the fiscal year 
succeeding the fiscal year for which the Secretary 
issued such waiver. 
‘‘(C) RESTRICTION.—The total estimated 
amount of future Government obligations covered 
by all outstanding letters of intent under para-
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graph (1) may not be more than the amount au-
thorized to carry out section 48103 of this title, 
less an amount reasonably estimated by the Sec-
retary to be needed for grants under section 
48103 that are not covered by a letter. 
‘‘(8) NO OBLIGATION OR COMMITMENT.—A letter 
of intent issued under this subsection is not an obliga-
tion of the Government under section 1501 of title 31, 
and the letter is not deemed to be an administrative 
commitment for financing. An obligation or adminis-
trative commitment may be made only as amounts 
are provided in authorization and appropriation 
laws. 
‘‘(9) LIMITATION
ON
STATUTORY
CONSTRUC-
TION.—Nothing in this section shall be construed to 
prohibit the obligation of amounts pursuant to a let-
ter of intent under this subsection in the same fiscal 
year as the letter of intent is issued.’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— 
(1) LETTERS OF INTENT.—Section 47110(e)(7) 
of title 49, United States Code, is amended by strik-
ing ‘‘under this section’’ and inserting ‘‘under this 
subsection’’. 
(2) PRIORITY FOR LETTERS OF INTENT.—Section 
47115(h) of title 49, United States Code, is amended 
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by inserting ‘‘prior to fulfilling intentions to obligate 
under section 47110(i)’’ after ‘‘section 47110(e)’’. 
SEC. 409. PROHIBITION ON USE OF AIP FUNDS TO PROCURE 
CERTAIN PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGES. 
Section 47110 of title 49, United States Code, is fur-
ther amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(j) ADDITIONAL NONALLOWABLE COSTS.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A cost is not an allowable 
airport development project cost under this chapter if 
the cost relates to a contract for procurement or in-
stallation of a passenger boarding bridge if the con-
tract is with an entity on the list required under 
paragraph (2). 
‘‘(2) REQUIRED LIST.—Not later than 30 days 
after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Sec-
retary shall, based on information provided by the 
United States Trade Representative and the Attorney 
General, publish and annually update a list of enti-
ties 
manufacturing 
airport 
passenger 
boarding 
bridges— 
‘‘(A) that are owned, directed, or subsidized 
by the People’s Republic of China; and 
‘‘(B) that— 
‘‘(i) have been determined by a Federal 
court to have misappropriated intellectual 
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property or trade secrets from an entity or-
ganized under the laws of the United States 
or any jurisdiction within the United 
States; or 
‘‘(ii) own or control, are owned or con-
trolled by, are under common ownership or 
control with, or are successors to, an entity 
described in clause (i).’’. 
SEC. 410. FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE. 
Section 47110 of title 49, United States Code, is fur-
ther amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(k) FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any other 
provision of law, the Secretary may decide that cov-
ered costs are allowable for an airport development 
project at a primary or nonprimary airport where 
such costs are paid for with funds apportioned to the 
sponsor of such airport under section 47114 or pro-
vided pursuant to section 47115. 
‘‘(2) PRIORITIZATION.—If the Secretary makes 
grants from the discretionary fund under section 
47115 for covered costs, the Secretary shall prioritize 
providing such grants to general aviation airports. 
‘‘(3) COVERED
COSTS
DEFINED.—In this sub-
section, the term ‘covered costs’— 
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‘‘(A) means construction costs related to an 
airport-owned— 
‘‘(i) aeronautical fueling system for 
unleaded fuel; and 
‘‘(ii) fueling systems for type certifi-
cated hydrogen-powered aircraft; and 
‘‘(B) may include capital costs for fuel 
farms and other equipment and infrastructure 
used for the delivery and storage of fuel.’’. 
SEC. 411. APPORTIONMENTS. 
(a) PRIMARY, COMMERCIAL SERVICE, AND CARGO AIR-
PORTS.— 
(1) PRIMARY
AND
COMMERCIAL
SERVICE
AIR-
PORTS.—Section 47114(c)(1) of title 49, United 
States Code, is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘(1) PRIMARY AND COMMERCIAL SERVICE AIR-
PORTS.— 
‘‘(A) PRIMARY AIRPORT APPORTIONMENT.— 
The Secretary shall apportion to the sponsor of 
each primary airport for each fiscal year an 
amount equal to— 
‘‘(i) $15.60 for each of the first 50,000 
passenger boardings at the airport during 
the prior calendar year; 
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‘‘(ii) $10.40 for each of the next 50,000 
passenger boardings at the airport during 
the prior calendar year; 
‘‘(iii) $5.20 for each of the next 
400,000 passenger boardings at the airport 
during the prior calendar year; 
‘‘(iv) $1.30 for each of the next 500,000 
passenger boardings at the airport during 
the prior calendar year; and 
‘‘(v) $1.00 for each additional pas-
senger boarding at the airport during the 
prior calendar year. 
‘‘(B) MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM APPORTION-
MENTS.—Not less than $1,300,000 nor more than 
$22,000,000 may be apportioned under subpara-
graph (A) to an airport sponsor for a primary 
airport for each fiscal year. 
‘‘(C) NEW AIRPORT.—Notwithstanding sub-
paragraph (A), the Secretary shall apportion in 
the first fiscal year following the official opening 
of a new airport with scheduled passenger air 
transportation an amount equal to $1,300,000 to 
the sponsor of such airport. 
‘‘(D) NONPRIMARY
COMMERCIAL
SERVICE 
AIRPORT APPORTIONMENT.— 
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‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall 
apportion to each commercial service air-
port that is not a primary airport an 
amount equal to— 
‘‘(I) $60 for each of the first 2,500 
passenger boardings at the airport dur-
ing the prior calendar year; and 
‘‘(II) $153.33 for each of the next 
7,499 passenger boardings at the air-
port during the prior calendar year. 
‘‘(ii) APPLICABILITY.—Paragraphs (4) 
and (5) of subsection (d) shall apply to 
funds apportioned under this subparagraph. 
‘‘(E) SPECIAL RULE FOR AIR RESERVE STA-
TIONS.—Notwithstanding section 47102, the Sec-
retary shall consider a public-use airport that is 
co-located with an air reserve station to be a pri-
mary airport for purposes of this chapter. 
‘‘(F) SPECIAL RULE FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024 
AND 2025.—Notwithstanding any other provision 
of this paragraph or the absence of scheduled 
passenger service at an airport, the Secretary 
shall apportion in fiscal years 2024 and 2025 to 
the sponsor of an airport an amount based on 
the number of passenger boardings at the airport 
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during whichever of the following years that 
would result in the highest apportioned amount 
under this paragraph: 
‘‘(i) Calendar year 2018. 
‘‘(ii) Calendar year 2019. 
‘‘(iii) The prior full calendar year 
prior to the current fiscal year.’’. 
(2) CARGO
AIRPORTS.—Section 47114(c)(2) of 
title 49, United States Code, is amended— 
(A) in subparagraph (A)— 
(i) by striking ‘‘3.5’’ and inserting 
‘‘4’’; and 
(ii) by striking ‘‘100,000,000 pounds’’ 
and inserting ‘‘25,000,000 pounds’’; 
(B) by striking subparagraph (C); and 
(C) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) 
and (E) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respec-
tively. 
(b) GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORTS.—Section 47114(d) 
of title 49, United States Code, is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (3)— 
(A) in the heading by striking ‘‘SPECIAL 
RULE’’ and inserting ‘‘APPORTIONMENT’’; 
(B) by striking ‘‘excluding primary airports 
but including reliever and nonprimary commer-
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cial service airports’’ each place it appears and 
inserting ‘‘excluding commercial service airports 
but including reliever airports’’; 
(C) in the matter preceding subparagraph 
(A) by striking ‘‘20 percent’’ and inserting ‘‘25 
percent’’; and 
(D) by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D) 
and inserting the following: 
‘‘(C) An airport that has previously been 
listed as unclassified under the national plan of 
integrated airport systems that has reestablished 
the classified status of such airport as of the date 
of apportionment shall be eligible to accrue ap-
portionment funds pursuant to subparagraph 
(A) so long as such airport retains such classi-
fied status.’’; 
(2) in paragraph (4)— 
(A) in the heading by striking ‘‘AIRPORTS 
IN ALASKA, PUERTO RICO, AND HAWAII’’ and in-
serting ‘‘AIRPORTS IN NONCONTIGUOUS STATES 
AND TERRITORIES’’; 
(B) by striking ‘‘An amount apportioned 
under paragraph (2) or (3)’’ and inserting the 
following: 
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‘‘(A) ALASKA, PUERTO RICO, AND HAWAII.— 
An amount apportioned under this subsection’’; 
and 
(C) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(B) OTHER
TERRITORIES.—An amount 
apportioned under paragraph (2)(B)(i) may be 
made available by the Secretary for any public- 
use airport in Guam, American Samoa, the 
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, 
and the United States Virgin Islands if the Sec-
retary determines that there are insufficient 
qualified grant applications for projects at air-
ports that are otherwise eligible for funding 
under that paragraph. The Secretary shall 
prioritize the use of such amounts in the terri-
tory the amount was originally apportioned 
in.’’; 
(3) in paragraph (5) by inserting ‘‘or subsection 
(c)(1)(D)’’ after ‘‘under this subsection’’; 
(4) in paragraph (6)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘provision of this sub-
section’’ and inserting ‘‘provision of this sec-
tion’’; and 
(B) by inserting ‘‘or subsection (c)(1)(D)’’ 
after ‘‘under this subsection’’; 
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(5) by striking paragraph (2); and 
(6) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (7) 
as paragraphs (2) through (6), respectively. 
(c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 47106(a)(7) 
of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘sec-
tion 
47114(d)(3)(B)’’ 
and 
inserting 
‘‘section 
47114(d)(2)(B)’’ 
SEC. 412. PFC TURNBACK REDUCTION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 47114(f) of title 49, United 
States Code, is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (1)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘sponsor of an airport hav-
ing at least .25 percent of the total number of 
boardings each year in the United States and’’ 
and inserting ‘‘sponsor of a medium or large hub 
airport’’; and 
(B) in subparagraph (B) by striking ‘‘75 
percent’’ and inserting ‘‘60 percent’’ each place 
it appears; and 
(2) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and in-
serting the following: 
‘‘(2) EFFECTIVE DATE OF REDUCTION.— 
‘‘(A) NEW CHARGE COLLECTION.—A reduc-
tion in an apportionment under paragraph (1) 
shall not take effect until the first fiscal year fol-
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lowing the year in which the collection of the 
charge imposed under section 40117 has begun. 
‘‘(B) NEW CATEGORIZATION.—A reduction 
in an apportionment under paragraph (1) shall 
only be applied to an airport if such airport has 
been designated as a medium or large hub air-
port for 3 consecutive years.’’. 
(b) APPLICABILITY.—For an airport that increased in 
categorization from a small hub to a medium hub in any 
fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of the FAA 
Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–254) and 
prior to the date of enactment of this Act, the amendment 
to section 47114(f)(2) of title 49, United States Code, under 
subsection (a) shall be applied as though the airport in-
creased in categorization from a small hub to a medium 
hub in the calendar year prior to the first fiscal year in 
which such amendment is applicable. 
SEC. 413. TRANSFER OF AIP SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS TO 
FORMULA PROGRAM. 
Section 47115(j) of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended— 
(1) in paragraph (3) by striking subparagraph 
(B) and inserting the following: 
‘‘(B) MINIMUM
ALLOCATION.—Not more 
than 25 percent of the amounts available under 
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this subsection shall be used to provide grants at 
nonhub and small hub airports. 
‘‘(C) PRIORITIZATION.—In making grants 
under this subsection, the Secretary shall 
prioritize projects that reduce runway incursions 
or increase runway or taxiway safety.’’; 
(2) in paragraph (4)(A) by striking clause (v) 
and inserting the following: 
‘‘(v) $1,110,000,000 for fiscal year 
2023. 
‘‘(vi) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2024. 
‘‘(vii) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 
2025. 
‘‘(viii) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 
2026. 
‘‘(ix) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 
2027. 
‘‘(x) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 
2028.’’; and 
(3) in paragraph (4)(B) by striking ‘‘2 fiscal 
years’’ and inserting ‘‘3 fiscal years’’. 
SEC. 414. SMALL AIRPORT FUND. 
Section 47116 of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended— 
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(1) in subsection (b) by striking paragraphs (1) 
and (2) and inserting the following: 
‘‘(1) Not more than 25 percent for grants for 
projects at small hub airports. 
‘‘(2) Not less than 25 percent for grants to spon-
sors of public-use airports (except commercial service 
airports). 
‘‘(3) Not less than 50 percent for grants to spon-
sors of commercial service airports that are not larger 
than a nonhub airport.’’; 
(2) in subsection (d)— 
(A) by striking paragraph (2); and 
(B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as 
paragraph (2); and 
(3) by striking subsections (e) and (f) and insert-
ing the following: 
‘‘(e) GENERAL AVIATION HANGARS AND TRANSIENT 
APRONS.—In distributing amounts from the fund described 
in subsection (a) to sponsors described in subsection (b)(2) 
and (b)(3)— 
‘‘(1) 5 percent of each amount shall be used for 
projects to construct aircraft hangars that are not 
larger than 5,000 square feet; and 
‘‘(2) 5 percent of each amount shall be used for 
projects to construct or rehabilitate aprons intended 
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to be used for itinerant general aviation aircraft 
parking.’’. 
SEC. 415. REVISION OF DISCRETIONARY CATEGORIES. 
Section 47117 of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended— 
(1) in subsection (b)(2)— 
(A) in subparagraph (A)(i) by striking ‘‘or 
(3)(A), whichever is applicable’’; and 
(B) in subparagraph (B)— 
(i) 
by 
striking 
‘‘section 
47114(d)(3)(A)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 
47114(d)(2)(A)’’; and 
(ii) 
by 
striking 
‘‘section 
47114(d)(3)(B)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 
47114(d)(2)(B)’’; 
(2) 
in 
subsection 
(c)(2) 
by 
striking 
‘‘47114(d)(3)(A)’’ and inserting ‘‘47114(d)(2)(A)’’; 
(3) in subsection (d)— 
(A) in paragraph (1) by striking ‘‘section 
47114(d)(2)(A) of this title’’ and inserting ‘‘sec-
tion 47114(d)(2)(B)(i)’’; and 
(B) in paragraph (2)— 
(i) by striking ‘‘section 47114(d)(2)(B) 
or 
(C)’’ 
and 
inserting 
‘‘section 
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47114(d)(2)(B)(ii) or (iii)’’ in each place it 
appears; and 
(ii) by striking ‘‘of this title’’; 
(4) in subsection (e)— 
(A) in paragraph (1)— 
(i) in subparagraph (A)— 
(I) by striking ‘‘$300,000,000’’ 
and inserting ‘‘$200,000,000’’; 
(II) by striking ‘‘for compatible 
land use planning and projects carried 
out by State and local governments 
under section 47141,’’; 
(III) 
by 
striking 
‘‘section 
47102(3)(Q)’’ and inserting ‘‘subpara-
graphs (O) through (Q) of section 
47102(3)’’; 
(IV) by striking ‘‘to comply with 
the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et 
seq.)’’; and 
(V) by adding at the end the fol-
lowing:‘‘The Secretary shall provide 
not less than two-thirds of amounts 
under this subparagraph and para-
graph (3) for grants to sponsors of 
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small hub, medium hub, and large hub 
airports.’’; and 
(ii) by striking subparagraph (C); and 
(B) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting 
the following: 
‘‘(3) SPECIAL RULE.—Beginning in fiscal year 
2025, if the amount made available under paragraph 
(1)(A) was not equal to or greater than $150,000,000 
in the preceding fiscal year, the Secretary shall issue 
grants for projects eligible under paragraph (1)(A) 
from apportionments made under section 47114 that 
are not required during the fiscal year to fund a 
grant for which such apportionments may be used in 
an amount that is not less than— 
‘‘(A) $150,000,000; minus 
‘‘(B) the amount made available under 
paragraph (1)(A) in the preceding fiscal year.’’; 
and 
(5) in subsection (f)(1) by striking ‘‘Subject to 
paragraph (2)’’ and inserting ‘‘Subject to paragraph 
(2) and except as provided in section 47116(a)(2)’’. 
SEC. 416. TERMINAL DEVELOPMENT. 
Section 47119 of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended— 
(1) in subsection (a)— 
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(A) in paragraph (1) by striking ‘‘in a non-
revenue-producing public-use area of a commer-
cial service airport’’ and all that follows through 
‘‘of the Government’’ and inserting the following: 
‘‘at an airport if the sponsor certifies that the 
airport, on the date the grant application is sub-
mitted to the Secretary, has— 
‘‘(A) that any necessary airport develop-
ment project affecting airport safety, security, or 
capacity will not be deferred if the Secretary ap-
proves a terminal development project under this 
section; and 
‘‘(B) provided for access by passengers to 
the area of the airport for boarding or exiting 
aircraft that are not air carrier aircraft.’’; and 
(B) in paragraph (2) by striking ‘‘parking 
lot if’’ and all that follows through ‘‘Secretary’s 
approval’’ and inserting ‘‘parking lot’’; 
(2) by striking subsections (b), (e) and (f); 
(3) by redesignating subsection (c) and (d) as 
subsections (b) and (c), respectively; and 
(4) in subsection (b) (as so redesignated) by 
striking paragraphs (1) through (5) and inserting the 
following: 
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gram under this section training or updated training 
materials for the administrative responsibilities as-
sumed by the State under such program at no cost to 
the State. 
‘‘(2) TIMING.—The training or updated training 
materials provided under paragraph (1) shall be pro-
vided at least once during each 2-year period and at 
any time there is a material change in the program.’’. 
(c) ADMINISTRATION.—Section 47128 of title 49, 
United States Code, is further amended by adding at the 
end the following: 
‘‘(f) ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARTICIPATING 
STATES.— 
‘‘(1) AIRPORTS.—Unless a State participating 
in the block grant program under this section ex-
pressly agrees in a memorandum of agreement, the 
Secretary shall not require the State to manage func-
tions and responsibilities for airport actions or 
projects that do not relate to such program. 
‘‘(2) PROGRAM
DOCUMENTATION.—Any grant 
agreement providing funds to be administered under 
such program shall be consistent with the most re-
cently executed memorandum of agreement between 
the State and the Federal Aviation Administration. 
The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Adminis-
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tration shall provide parity to participating States 
and shall only require the same type of information 
and level of detail for any program agreements and 
documentation that the Administrator would perform 
with respect to such action if the State did not par-
ticipate in the program. 
‘‘(3) 
RESPONSIBILITIES.—The 
Administrator 
shall retain responsibility for the following, unless ex-
pressly agreed to by the State: 
‘‘(A) Grant compliance investigations, de-
terminations, and enforcement. 
‘‘(B) Obstruction evaluation and airport 
airspace analysis, determinations, and enforce-
ment off airport property. 
‘‘(C) Non-rulemaking analysis, determina-
tions, and enforcement for proposed improve-
ments on airport properties not associated with 
this subchapter, or off airport property. 
‘‘(D) Land use determinations under section 
163 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (49 
U.S.C. 47107 note), compatibility planning, and 
airport layout plan review and approval for 
projects not funded by amounts available under 
this subchapter. 
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‘‘(E) Nonaeronautical and special event rec-
ommendations and approvals. 
‘‘(F) Instrument approach procedure eval-
uations and determinations. 
‘‘(G) Environmental review for projects not 
funded by amounts available under this sub-
chapter. 
‘‘(H) Review and approval of land leases, 
land releases, changes in on-airport land-use des-
ignation, and through-the-fence agreements.’’. 
(d) REPORT.—The Comptroller General of the United 
States shall issue a report on the Office of Airports of the 
Federal Aviation Administration and the airport improve-
ment program under subchapter I of chapter 471 and chap-
ter 475 of title 49, United States Code, and include in such 
report a description of— 
(1) the responsibilities of States participating in 
the block grant program under section 47128 of title 
49, United States Code; and 
(2) the impact of title VIII of division J of the 
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 
117–58) and other Federal administrative funding 
sources on the ability of such States to disburse and 
administer airport improvement program funds. 
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(e) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Congress 
that Congress supports the disbursement of a percentage of 
administrative funds made available under the heading 
‘‘Federal Aviation Administration—Airport Infrastructure 
Grants’’ in title VIII of division J of the Infrastructure In-
vestment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117–58) to non-pri-
mary airports participating in the State’s block grant pro-
gram each fiscal year of the Airport Infrastructure Grants 
program. 
SEC. 418. INNOVATIVE FINANCING TECHNIQUES. 
Section 47135 of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended— 
(1) by striking subsections (a) and (b) and in-
serting the following: 
‘‘(a) AUTHORITY.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Transpor-
tation may approve an application by an airport 
sponsor to use grants received under this subchapter 
for innovative financing techniques related to an air-
port development project that is located at an airport 
that is not a large hub airport. 
‘‘(2) APPROVAL.—The Secretary may approve 
not more than 30 applications described under para-
graph (1) in a fiscal year. 
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‘‘(b) PURPOSES.—The purpose of grants made under 
this section shall be to— 
‘‘(1) provide information on the benefits and dif-
ficulties of using innovative financing techniques for 
airport development projects; 
‘‘(2) lower the total cost of an airport develop-
ment project; or 
‘‘(3) expedite the delivery or completion of an 
airport development project without reducing safety 
or causing environmental harm.’’; and 
(2) in subsection (c)(2)— 
(A) in subparagraph (C) by striking ‘‘and’’ 
at the end; 
(B) in subparagraph (D) by striking the pe-
riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 
(C) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(E) any other techniques that the Sec-
retary determines are consistent with the pur-
poses of this section.’’. 
SEC. 419. LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT PLANS. 
Section 47136(c) of title 49, United States Code is 
amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘applicants that will’’ and in-
serting the following: ‘‘applicants that— 
‘‘(1) will’’; 
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(2) by striking the period at the end and insert-
ing ‘‘; and’’; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(2) provide a long-term management plan for 
eligible vehicles and equipment that includes the exist-
ing and future infrastructure requirements of the air-
port related to such vehicles and equipment.’’. 
SEC. 420. ALTERNATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 47142 of title 49, United 
States Code, is amended— 
(1) in the section heading by striking ‘‘Design- 
build contracting’’ and inserting ‘‘Alternative 
project delivery’’; 
(2) in subsection (a)— 
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph 
(1)— 
(i) by striking ‘‘Administrator of the 
Federal Aviation Administration’’ and in-
serting ‘‘Secretary of Transportation’’; and 
(ii) by striking ‘‘award a design-build’’ 
and inserting ‘‘award a covered project de-
livery’’; 
(B) in paragraph (2) by striking ‘‘design- 
build’’ and inserting ‘‘covered project delivery’’; 
and 
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(C) in paragraph (4) by striking ‘‘design- 
build contract will’’ and inserting ‘‘covered 
project delivery contract is projected to’’; and 
(3) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the 
following: 
‘‘(c) COVERED PROJECT DELIVERY CONTRACT DE-
FINED.—In this section, the term ‘covered project delivery 
contract’ means— 
‘‘(1) an agreement that provides for both design 
and construction of a project by a contractor; or 
‘‘(2) a single contract for the delivery of a whole 
project that— 
‘‘(A) includes, at a minimum, the sponsor, 
builder, and architect-engineer as parties that 
are subject to the terms of the contract; 
‘‘(B) aligns the interests of all the parties to 
the contract with respect to the project costs and 
project outcomes; and 
‘‘(C) includes processes to ensure trans-
parency and collaboration among all parties to 
the contract relating to project costs and project 
outcomes.’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The analysis for chapter 
471 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking 
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the item relating to section 47142 and inserting the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘47142. Alternative project delivery.’’. 
SEC. 421. NONMOVEMENT AREA SURVEILLANCE SURFACE 
DISPLAY SYSTEMS PILOT PROGRAM. 
Section 47143(c) of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended by striking ‘‘2023’’ and inserting ‘‘2028’’. 
SEC. 422. REPEAL OF OBSOLETE CRIMINAL PROVISIONS. 
Section 47306 of title 49, United States Code, and the 
item relating to such section in the analysis for chapter 473 
of such title, are repealed. 
SEC. 423. LIMITATION ON CERTAIN ROLLING STOCK PRO-
CUREMENTS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 50101 of title 49, United 
States Code, is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘(except section 47127)’’ each 
place it appears; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(d) LIMITATION ON CERTAIN ROLLING STOCK PRO-
CUREMENTS.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Financial assistance made 
available under the provisions described in subsection 
(a) shall not be used in awarding a contract or sub-
contract to an entity on or after the date of enactment 
of this subsection for the procurement of rolling stock 
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for use in an airport-related project if the manufac-
turer of the rolling stock— 
‘‘(A) is incorporated in or has manufac-
turing facilities in the United States; and 
‘‘(B) is owned or controlled by, is a sub-
sidiary of, or is otherwise related legally or fi-
nancially to a corporation based in a country 
that— 
‘‘(i) is identified as a nonmarket econ-
omy country (as defined in section 771(18) 
of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 
1677(18))) as of the date of enactment of 
this subsection; 
‘‘(ii) was identified by the United 
States Trade Representative in the most re-
cent report required by section 182 of the 
Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2242) as a 
foreign country included on the priority 
watch list defined in subsection (g)(3) of 
that section; and 
‘‘(iii) is subject to monitoring by the 
Trade Representative under section 306 of 
the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2416). 
‘‘(2) EXCEPTION.— 
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‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of para-
graph (1), the term ‘otherwise related legally or 
financially’ does not include— 
‘‘(i) a minority relationship or invest-
ment; or 
‘‘(ii) relationship with or investment 
in a subsidiary, joint venture, or other enti-
ty based in a country described in para-
graph (1)(B) that does not export rolling 
stock or components of rolling stock for use 
in the United States. 
‘‘(B) CORPORATION BASED IN PEOPLE’S RE-
PUBLIC
OF
CHINA.—Notwithstanding subpara-
graph (A)(i), for purposes of paragraph (1), the 
term ‘otherwise related legally or financially’ in-
cludes a minority relationship or investment if 
the relationship or investment involves a cor-
poration based in the People’s Republic of China. 
‘‘(3) INTERNATIONAL
AGREEMENTS.—This sub-
section shall be applied in a manner consistent with 
the obligations of the United States under inter-
national agreements.’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— 
(1) RESTRICTING CONTRACT AWARDS BECAUSE 
OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST UNITED STATES GOODS 
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SERVICES.—Section 50102 of title 49, United 
States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘(except section 
47127)’’. 
(2) RESTRICTION ON AIRPORT PROJECTS USING 
PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES DE-
NYING
FAIR
MARKET
OPPORTUNITIES.—Section 
50104(b) of title 49, United States Code, is amended 
by striking ‘‘(except section 47127)’’. 
(3) FRAUDULENT
USE
OF
MADE
IN
AMERICA 
LABEL.—Section 50105 of title 49, United States 
Code, is amended by striking ‘‘(except section 
47127)’’. 
SEC. 424. REGULATORY APPLICATION. 
Section 40113(f) of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended— 
(1) by inserting ‘‘or in administering the Air-
port Improvement Program under chapter 471’’ after 
‘‘Code of Federal Regulations,’’; and 
(2) by inserting ‘‘or administrative’’ after ‘‘regu-
latory’’. 
SEC. 425. NATIONAL PRIORITY SYSTEM FORMULAS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation 
shall review and update the National Priority System 
prioritization formulas contained in Federal Aviation Ad-
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ministration Order 5090.5 to account for the amendments 
to chapter 471 of title 49, United States Code, made by 
this Act. 
(b) REQUIRED CONSULTATION.—In revising the for-
mulas under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with 
representatives of the following: 
(1) Primary airports, including large, medium, 
small, and nonhub airports. 
(2) Non-primary airports, including general 
aviation airports. 
(3) Airport trade associations, including trade 
associations representing airport executives. 
(4) State aviation officials, including associa-
tions representing such officials. 
(5) Air carriers, including mainline, regional, 
and low cost air carriers. 
(6) Associations representing air carriers. 
(c) PRIORITY PROJECTS.—In revising the formulas 
under subsection (a), the Secretary shall assign the highest 
priority to projects that increase or maintain the safety, 
efficiency, and capacity of the aviation system. 
SEC. 426. MINORITY AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS PAR-
TICIPATION. 
(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the following: 
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(1) While significant progress has occurred due 
to the establishment of the airport disadvantaged 
business enterprise program and the airport conces-
sions disadvantaged business enterprise program 
under sections 47113 and 47107(e) of title 49, United 
States Code, respectively, discrimination and related 
barriers continue to pose significant obstacles for 
minority- and women-owned businesses seeking to do 
business in airport-related markets across the Nation. 
(2) Congress has received and reviewed testimony 
and documentation of race and gender discrimination 
from numerous sources, including congressional hear-
ings and roundtables, scientific reports, reports issued 
by public and private agencies, news stories, reports 
of discrimination by organizations and individuals, 
and discrimination lawsuits. Such testimony and 
documentation show that race- and gender-neutral ef-
forts alone are insufficient to address the problem. 
(3) The testimony and documentation described 
in paragraph (2) demonstrate that race and gender 
discrimination poses a barrier to full and fair par-
ticipation in airport-related businesses of women 
business owners and minority business owners in the 
racial groups detailed in parts 23 and 26 of title 49, 
Code of Federal Regulations, and has impacted firm 
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development and other aspects of airport-related busi-
ness in the public and private markets. 
(4) The testimony and documentation described 
in paragraph (2) provide a strong basis that there is 
a compelling need for the continuation of the airport 
disadvantaged business enterprise program and the 
airport concessions disadvantaged business enterprise 
program to address race and gender discrimination 
in airport-related business. 
(b) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.—Section 47113 of title 49, 
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
following: 
‘‘(f) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Transpor-
tation, in coordination with the Administrator of the 
Federal Aviation Administration, may, at the request 
of an airport sponsor, provide assistance under a 
grant issued under this subchapter to develop, con-
duct, and administer training programs and assist-
ance programs in connection with any airport im-
provement project subject to part 26 of title 49, Code 
of Federal Regulations, for small business concerns re-
ferred to in subsection (b) to achieve proficiency to 
compete, on an equal basis for contracts and sub-
contracts related to such projects. 
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‘‘(2) ELIGIBLE ENTITIES.—An entity eligible to 
receive assistance under this section is— 
‘‘(A) a State; 
‘‘(B) a political subdivision of a State or 
local government; 
‘‘(C) a Tribal government; 
‘‘(D) an airport sponsor; 
‘‘(E) a metropolitan planning organization; 
‘‘(F) a group of entities described in sub-
paragraphs (A) through (E); or 
‘‘(G) any other organization considered ap-
propriate by the Secretary.’’. 
SEC. 427. AIRPORT ACCESS ROADS IN REMOTE LOCATIONS. 
Section 162 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 
(49 U.S.C. 47102 note) is amended in the matter preceding 
paragraph (1) by striking ‘‘2023’’ and inserting ‘‘2028’’. 
SEC. 428. LIMITED REGULATION OF NONFEDERALLY SPON-
SORED PROPERTY. 
Section 163 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 
(49 U.S.C. 47107 note) is amended— 
(1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the 
following: 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.— 
‘‘(1) LIMITED REGULATION.—Except as provided 
in subsection (b), the Secretary of Transportation 
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may not require an airport to seek approval for (in-
cluding in the submission of an airport layout plan), 
or directly or indirectly regulate (including through 
any grant assurance)— 
‘‘(A) the acquisition, use, lease, encum-
brance, transfer, or disposal of land (including 
any portion of such land) by an airport sponsor; 
or 
‘‘(B) the construction, development, im-
provement, use, or removal of any facility (in-
cluding any portion of such facility) upon such 
land. 
‘‘(2) BURDEN
OF
DEMONSTRATING
APPLICA-
BILITY.—The burden of demonstrating the non-
applicability of paragraph (1), or the applicability of 
an exception under subsection (b), shall be on the Sec-
retary.’’; 
(2) in subsection (b)— 
(A) in paragraph (1)— 
(i) in the matter preceding subpara-
graph (A) by striking ‘‘regulation’’ and in-
serting ‘‘law, regulation, or grant assur-
ance’’; and 
(ii) in subparagraph (A) by striking 
‘‘aircraft operations’’ and inserting ‘‘air-
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craft operations that occur or are projected 
to occur at an airport as described in an 
airport’s master plan’’; 
(B) in paragraph (2) by striking ‘‘facility’’ 
and inserting ‘‘facility that the Secretary dem-
onstrates was’’; and 
(C) in paragraph (3) by striking ‘‘con-
tained’’ and inserting ‘‘that the Secretary dem-
onstrates is contained’’; and 
(3) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the 
following: 
‘‘(c) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this sec-
tion shall be construed— 
‘‘(1) to affect the applicability of sections 
47107(b) or 47133 of title 49, United States Code, to 
revenues generated by the use, lease, encumbrance, 
transfer, or disposal of land under subsection (a), fa-
cilities upon such land, or any portion of such land 
or facilities; or 
‘‘(2) to limit the Secretary’s authority to approve 
or regulate airport projects (or portions of airport 
projects) that are not subject to the provisions of sub-
section (a).’’. 
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SEC. 429. MOTORCOACH ENPLANEMENT PILOT PROGRAM. 
With respect to fiscal years 2024 through 2028, pas-
sengers who board a motorcoach at an airport that is char-
tered or provided by an air carrier to transport such pas-
sengers to another airport at which the passengers board 
an aircraft in service in air commerce, that entered the ster-
ile area of the airport at which such passengers initially 
boarded the motorcoach, shall be deemed to be included 
under the term ‘‘passenger boardings’’ in section 47102 of 
title 49, United States Code. 
SEC. 430. POPULOUS COUNTIES WITHOUT AIRPORTS. 
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Sec-
retary of Transportation may not deny inclusion in the na-
tional plan of integrated airport systems maintained under 
section 47103 of title 49, United States Code, to an airport 
or proposed airport if the airport or proposed airport— 
(1) is located in the most populous county (as 
such term is defined in section 2 of title 1, United 
States Code) of a State that does not have an airport 
listed in the national plan; 
(2) has an airport sponsor that was established 
before January 1, 2017; 
(3) is located more than 15 miles away from an-
other airport listed in the national plan; 
(4) demonstrates how the airport will meet the 
operational activity required, through a forecast vali-
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dated by the Secretary, within the first 10 years of 
operation; 
(5) meets Federal Aviation Administration air-
port design standards; 
(6) submits a benefit-cost analysis; 
(7) presents a detailed financial plan to accom-
plish construction and ongoing maintenance; and 
(8) has the documented support of the State gov-
ernment for the entry of the airport or proposed air-
port into the national plan. 
SEC. 431. CONTINUED AVAILABILITY OF AVIATION GASO-
LINE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator of the Federal 
Aviation Administration shall ensure that any of such vari-
eties of aviation gasoline as may be necessary to fuel any 
model of piston-engine aircraft remain available for pur-
chase at each airport listed on the national plan of inte-
grated airport systems (as described in section 47103 of title 
49, United States Code) at which aviation gasoline was 
available for purchase as of October 5, 2018. 
(b) REMOVAL OF AVAILABILITY.—The Administrator 
shall consider a prohibition or restriction on the sale of such 
varieties of aviation gasoline to violate assurance 22 (or 
any successor assurance related to economic nondiscrimina-
tion) of grant assurances associated with the airport im-
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provement program under subchapter I of chapter 471 and 
chapter 475 of title 49, United States Code. 
(c) AVIATION GASOLINE DEFINED.—In this section, 
the term ‘‘aviation gasoline’’ means a gasoline on which 
a tax is imposed under section 4081(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the In-
ternal Revenue Code of 1986. 
(d) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this section 
may be construed to— 
(1) affect any airport sponsor found to be out of 
compliance with the grant assurance described in sub-
section (b) before the date of enactment of this Act; 
(2) affect any investigation of an airport sponsor 
initiated by the Administrator under parts 13 or 16 
of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, relating to 
the availability of aviation gasoline; or 
(3) require any particular action by the Admin-
istrator if the Administrator determines through such 
investigation that such airport sponsor has violated a 
grant assurance 
SEC. 432. AIP HANDBOOK UPDATE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 4 years after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Fed-
eral Aviation Administration shall revise the Airport Im-
provement Program Handbook (Order 5100.38D) (in this 
section referred to as the ‘‘Handbook’’) to account for legis-
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lative changes to the airport improvement program under 
subchapter I of chapter 471 and chapter 475 of title 49, 
United States Code, and to make such other changes as the 
Administrator determines necessary. 
(b) REQUIREMENTS.—In updating the Handbook, the 
Administrator may not impose any additional require-
ments or restrictions on the use of Airport Improvement 
Program funds except as specifically directed by legislation. 
(c) CONSULTATION AND PUBLIC COMMENT.— 
(1) CONSULTATION.—In developing the revised 
Handbook under this section, the Administrator shall 
consult with aviation stakeholders, including airports 
and air carriers. 
(2) PUBLIC COMMENT.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—Not later than 30 
months after the date of enactment of this Act, 
the Administrator shall publish a draft revision 
of the Handbook and make such draft available 
for public comment for a period of not less than 
90 days. 
(B) REVIEW.—The Administrator shall re-
view all comments submitted during the public 
comment period described under subparagraph 
(A) and, as the Administrator considers appro-
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priate, incorporate changes based on such com-
ments into the final revision of the Handbook. 
(d) INTERIM IMPLEMENTATION
OF CHANGES.—Not 
later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, 
the Administrator shall issue program guidance letters to 
provide for the interim implementation of amendments to 
the Airport Improvement Program made by this Act. 
SEC. 433. GAO AUDIT OF AIRPORT FINANCIAL REPORTING 
PROGRAM. 
(a) AUDIT.—Not later than 18 months after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the 
United States shall complete an audit of the airport finan-
cial reporting program of the Federal Aviation Administra-
tion and provide recommendations to the Administrator of 
the Federal Aviation Administration on improvements to 
such program. 
(b) REQUIREMENTS.—In conducting the audit re-
quired under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall, 
at a minimum— 
(1) review relevant Administration guidance to 
airports, including the version of Advisory Circular 
150/5100–19, titled ‘‘Operating and Financial Sum-
mary’’, that is in effect on the date of enactment of 
this Act; 
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(2) evaluate the information requested or re-
quired by the Administrator from airports for com-
pleteness and usefulness by the Administration and 
the public; 
(3) assess the costs associated with collecting, re-
porting, and maintaining such information for air-
ports and the Administration; 
(4) determine if such information provided is— 
(A) updated on a regular basis to make 
such information useful; and 
(B) audited and verified in an appropriate 
manner; 
(5) assess if the Administration has addressed 
the issues the Administration discovered during the 
apportionment and disbursement of relief funds to 
airports under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Eco-
nomic Security Act (Public Law 116–136) using in-
accurate and aged airport financial data; and 
(6) determine whether the airport financial re-
porting program as structured as of the date of enact-
ment provides value to the Administration, the avia-
tion industry, or the public. 
(c) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 3 months 
after the completion of the audit required under subsection 
(a), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee 
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on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate a report containing the find-
ings of such audit and any recommendations provided to 
the Administrator to improve or alter the airport financial 
reporting program. 
SEC. 434. GAO REVIEW OF NONAERONAUTICAL REVENUE 
STREAMS AT AIRPORTS. 
(a) REVIEW.—Not later than 2 years after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United 
States shall initiate a review of non-aeronautical revenue 
streams currently used by hub airports of varying size, as-
sess the impact of nonaeronautical revenue on airports, and 
evaluate opportunities for revenue that are unutilized or are 
underutilized by such airports. 
(b) SCOPE.—In conducting the review required under 
subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall, at a min-
imum— 
(1) examine the nonaeronautical revenue streams 
at a variety of public-use airports in the United 
States; 
(2) examine nonaeronautical revenue streams 
used by foreign airports; 
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(3) examine revenue streams used by similar 
types of infrastructure operators like train stations, 
bus depots, and shopping malls; 
(4) determine the revenue effects of entering into, 
or choosing not to enter into, concessionaire agree-
ments with companies operating at airports that are 
not a party to such agreements; and 
(5) examine users and beneficiaries of airport 
services, facilities, property, and passengers, and de-
termine if any such users or beneficiaries could or 
should be considered as a source of nonaeronautical 
revenue for an airport. 
(c) CONSULTATION.—As part of the review required 
under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall consult 
with representatives of airport concessionaires, airport 
sponsors, airport governance entities, airport financial 
planning consultants, and any other relevant stakeholders 
the Comptroller General determines appropriate. 
(d) FINDINGS, BEST PRACTICES, AND RECOMMENDA-
TIONS.—As part of the review required under subsection 
(a), the Comptroller General shall produce best practices 
and recommendations that can be adopted by public-use 
airports to increase non-aeronautical revenue. 
(e) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 3 months 
after the completion of the review required under subsection 
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(a), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee 
on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate a report containing the find-
ings, best practices, and recommendations of such review. 
SEC. 435. MAINTAINING SAFE FIRE AND RESCUE STAFFING 
LEVELS. 
(a) UPDATE TO REGULATION.—The Administrator of 
the Federal Aviation Administration shall update the regu-
lations contained in section 139.319 of title 14, Code of Fed-
eral Regulations, to ensure that paragraph (4) of such sec-
tion provides that at least 1 individual maintains certifi-
cation at the emergency medical technician basic level, or 
higher. 
(b) STAFFING REVIEW.—Not later than 2 years after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall 
conduct a review of airport environments and related regu-
lations to evaluate sufficient staffing levels necessary for 
firefighting and rescue services and response at airports cer-
tified under part 139 of title 14, Code of Federal Regula-
tions. 
(c) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after completing 
the review under subsection (b), the Administrator shall 
submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
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Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a re-
port containing the results of the review. 
SEC. 436. GAO STUDY OF ONSITE AIRPORT GENERATION. 
(a) STUDY.—Not later than 1 year after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United 
States shall initiate a study on the feasibility of installation 
and adoption of certain power generation property at air-
ports which receive funding from the Federal Government. 
(b) CONTENT.—In carrying out the study required 
under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall exam-
ine— 
(1) any safety impacts of the installation and 
operation of such power generation property, either in 
aggregate or around certain locations or structures at 
the airport; 
(2) regulatory barriers to adoption; 
(3) benefits to adoption; 
(4) previous examples of adoptions; 
(5) impacts on other entities; and 
(6) previous examples of adoption and factors 
pertaining to previous examples of adoption, includ-
ing— 
(A) novel uses beyond supplemental power 
generation, such as expanding nonresidential 
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property around airports to minimize noise, 
power generation resilience, and market forces; 
(B) challenges identified in the installation 
process; 
(C) upfront and long-term costs, both fore-
seen and unforeseen; 
(D) funding sources used to pay for upfront 
costs; and 
(E) long-term savings. 
(c) REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after the initi-
ation of the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller 
General shall submit to the Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
the Senate a report and recommendations on the results of 
the study. 
(d) POWER GENERATION PROPERTY DEFINED.—In 
this section, the term ‘‘power generation property’’ means 
equipment defined in section 48(a)(3)(A) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986. 
SEC. 437. TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT AT 
AIRPORTS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the 
United States shall conduct a study to examine the efficacy 
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of transportation demand management strategies at United 
States airports. 
(b) CONSIDERATIONS.—In conducting the study under 
subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall examine, at 
minimum— 
(1) whether transportation demand management 
strategies should be considered by airports when mak-
ing infrastructure planning and construction deci-
sions; 
(2) the impact of transportation demand man-
agement strategies on existing multimodal options to 
and from airports in the United States; and 
(3) best practices for developing transportation 
demand management strategies that can be used to 
improve access to airports for passengers and airport 
and airline personnel. 
(c) REPORT.—Upon completion of the study conducted 
under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall submit 
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
the House of Representatives and the Committee on Com-
merce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report 
on such study. 
(d) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term ‘‘transpor-
tation demand management strategy’’ means the use of 
planning, programs, policy, marketing, communications, 
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incentives, pricing, data, and technology to optimize travel 
modes, routes used, departure times, and number of trips. 
SEC. 438. COASTAL AIRPORTS ASSESSMENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Fed-
eral Aviation Administration shall, in coordination with 
the Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the 
United States Army Corps of Engineers, initiate an assess-
ment on the resiliency of coastal airports in the United 
States. 
(b) CONTENTS.—The assessment required under sub-
section (a) shall— 
(1) examine the impact of sea-level rise and 
other environmental factors that pose risks to coastal 
airports; and 
(2) identify and evaluate current initiatives to 
prevent and mitigate the impacts of factors described 
in paragraph (1) on coastal airports. 
(c) REPORT.—Upon completion of the assessment, the 
Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall 
submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a re-
port on— 
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(1) the results of the assessment required under 
subsection (a); and 
(2) recommendations to improve the resiliency of 
coastal airports in the United States. 
SEC. 439. AIRPORT INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. 
Section 47134(b) of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(4) BENEFIT-COST ANALYSIS.—Prior to approv-
ing an application submitted under subsection (a), 
the Secretary may require a benefit-cost analysis. If 
a benefit-cost analysis is required, the Secretary shall 
issue a preliminary and conditional finding, which 
shall— 
‘‘(A) be issued not later than 60 days after 
the date on which the sponsor submits all infor-
mation required by the Secretary; 
‘‘(B) be based upon a collaborative review 
process that includes the sponsor or sponsor’s 
representative; 
‘‘(C) not constitute the issuance of a Federal 
grant or obligation to issue a grant under this 
chapter or other provision of law; and 
‘‘(D) not constitute any other obligation on 
the part of the Federal Government until the 
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conditions specified in the final benefit-cost anal-
ysis are met.’’. 
SEC. 440. GAO STUDY ON PER-TRIP AIRPORT FEES FOR TNC 
CONSUMERS. 
(a) STUDY.—Not later than 90 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United 
States shall conduct a study of fees that airports assess 
against customers of transportation network companies. 
(b) CONTENTS.—In carrying out the study required 
under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall ad-
dress— 
(1) the methodology used by airports to set a fee 
for customers of TNCs; 
(2) expenditures by airports of fees assessed 
against customers of TNCs; and 
(3) a comparison of the fees imposed by airports 
on customers of TNCs and other comparable modes of 
for-hire transportation, such as taxi. 
(c) REPORT.—Not later than 12 months after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall sub-
mit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Com-
merce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report 
on the results of the study. 
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(d) TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY DEFINED; 
TNC DEFINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘transportation 
network company’’ or ‘‘TNC’’— 
(1) means a corporation, partnership, sole pro-
prietorship, or other entity that uses a digital net-
work to connect riders to drivers affiliated with the 
entity in order for the driver to transport the rider 
using a vehicle owned, leased, or otherwise authorized 
for use by the driver to a point chosen by the rider; 
and 
(2) does not include a shared-expense carpool or 
vanpool arrangement that is not intended to generate 
profit for the driver. 
SEC. 441. SPECIAL RULE FOR RECLASSIFICATION OF CER-
TAIN UNCLASSIFIED AIRPORTS. 
(a) REQUEST FOR RECLASSIFICATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than September 30, 
2024, a privately owned reliever airport (as such 
term is defined in section 47102 of title 49, United 
States Code) that is identified as unclassified in the 
National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems, 2021– 
2025 (as published under section 47103 of title 49, 
United States Code) may submit to the Secretary of 
Transportation a request to reclassify the airport ac-
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cording to the criteria used to classify a publicly 
owned airport. 
(2) REQUIRED INFORMATION.—In submitting a 
request under paragraph (1), a privately owned re-
liever airport shall include the following information: 
(A) A sworn statement and accompanying 
documentation that demonstrates how the airport 
would satisfy the requirements of Federal Avia-
tion Administration Order 5090.5, titled ‘‘For-
mulation of the NPIAS and ACIP’’ (or any suc-
cessor guidance), to be classified as ‘‘Local’’ or 
‘‘Basic’’ if the airport was publicly owned. 
(B) A report that— 
(i) identifies the role of the airport to 
the aviation system; and 
(ii) describes the long-term fiscal via-
bility of the airport based on demonstrated 
aeronautical activity and associated reve-
nues relative to ongoing operating and 
maintenance costs. 
(b) ELIGIBILITY REVIEW.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days after 
receiving a request from a privately owned reliever 
airport under subsection (a), the Secretary shall per-
form an eligibility review with respect to the airport, 
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including an assessment of the airport’s safety, secu-
rity, capacity, access, compliance with Federal grant 
assurances, and protection of natural resources and 
the quality of the environment, as prescribed by the 
Secretary. 
(2) PUBLIC SPONSOR.—In performing the eligi-
bility review under paragraph (1), the Secretary— 
(A) may require the airport requesting re-
classification to provide information regarding 
the outlook (whether positive or negative) for ob-
taining a public sponsor; and 
(B) may not require the airport to obtain 
a public sponsor. 
(c) RECLASSIFICATION BY THE SECRETARY.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days after 
receiving a request from a privately owned reliever 
airport under subsection (a)(1), the Secretary shall 
grant such request if the following criteria are met: 
(A) The request includes the required infor-
mation under subsection (a)(2). 
(B) The privately owned reliever airport, to 
the satisfaction of the Secretary— 
(i) passes the eligibility review per-
formed under subsection (b); or 
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(ii) submits a corrective action plan in 
accordance with paragraph (2). 
(2) CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN.—With respect to 
a privately owned reliever airport that does not, to 
the satisfaction of the Secretary, pass the eligibility 
review performed under subsection (b), such airport 
may resubmit to the Secretary a reclassification re-
quest along with a corrective action plan that— 
(A) resolves any shortcomings identified in 
such eligibility review; and 
(B) proves that any necessary corrective ac-
tion has been completed by the airport. 
(d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The reclassification of any 
privately owned reliever airport under this section shall 
take effect not later than— 
(1) September 30, 2026, for any request granted 
under subsection (c)(1); and 
(2) September 30, 2027, for any request granted 
after the submission of a corrective action plan under 
subsection (c)(2). 
SEC. 442. PERMANENT SOLAR POWERED TAXIWAY EDGE 
LIGHTING SYSTEMS. 
Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Ad-
ministration shall produce an engineering brief that de-
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scribes the acceptable use of permanent solar powered taxi-
way edge lighting systems at regional, local, and basic non-
primary airports (as categorized in the most recent Na-
tional Plan of Integrated Airport Systems). 
SEC. 443. SECONDARY RUNWAYS. 
In approving grants for projects with funds made 
available pursuant to title VIII of division J of the Infra-
structure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117–58) 
under the heading ‘‘Federal Aviation Administration—Air-
port Infrastructure Grants’’, the Administrator of the Fed-
eral Aviation Administration shall consider permitting a 
nonhub or small hub airport to use such funds to extend 
secondary runways, notwithstanding the level of oper-
ational activity as such airport. 
SEC. 444. INCREASING THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF AIR-
PORTS AND MEETING CURRENT AND FUTURE 
ELECTRICAL POWER DEMANDS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 47140 of title 49, United 
States Code, is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘§ 47140. Meeting current and future electrical power 
demand 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Transportation 
shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall— 
‘‘(1) encourage the sponsor of each public-use 
airport to— 
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‘‘(A) conduct airport planning that assesses 
the airport’s— 
‘‘(i) current and future electrical power 
requirements, including— 
‘‘(I) heating and cooling; 
‘‘(II) on-road airport vehicles, in-
cluding ground support equipment; 
‘‘(III) gate electrification; and 
‘‘(IV) electric aircraft charging; 
and 
‘‘(ii) existing electrical infrastructure 
condition, location and capacity, including 
base load and backup power, to meet the 
current and future electrical power demand 
as identified in this subparagraph; and 
‘‘(B) conduct airport development to in-
crease energy efficiency or meet future electrical 
power demands as identified in subparagraph 
(A); and 
‘‘(2) reimburse the airport sponsor for the costs 
incurred in conducting the assessment under para-
graph (1). 
‘‘(b) GRANTS.—The Secretary may make grants from 
amounts made available under section 48103 to assist air-
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port sponsors that have completed the assessment described 
in subsection (a)(1)— 
‘‘(1) to acquire or construct equipment that will 
increase energy efficiency at the airport; and 
‘‘(2) to pursue an airport development project 
described in subsection (a)(1)(B).’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The analysis for chapter 
471 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking 
the item relating to section 47140 and inserting the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘47140. Meeting current and future electrical power demand.’’. 
SEC. 445. ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT INFRASTRUCTURE PILOT 
PROGRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Transportation 
may establish a pilot program under which the sponsors 
of public-use airports may use funds made available under 
chapter 471 or section 48103 of title 49, United States Code, 
for use at up to 10 airports to carry out— 
(1) activities associated with the acquisition, by 
purchase or lease, operation, and installation of 
equipment to support the operations of electric air-
craft, including interoperable electric vehicle charging 
equipment; and 
(2) the construction or modification of infra-
structure to facilitate the delivery of power or services 
necessary for the use of electric aircraft, including— 
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(A) on airport utility upgrades; and 
(B) associated design costs. 
(b) ELIGIBILITY.—A public-use airport is eligible for 
participation in the pilot program under this section if the 
Secretary finds that funds made available under subsection 
(a) would support— 
(1) electric aircraft operators at such airport, or 
using such airport; or 
(2) electric aircraft operators planning to oper-
ate at such airport with an associated agreement in 
place. 
(c) SUNSET.—The pilot program established under 
subsection (a) shall sunset 5 years after the date of enact-
ment of this Act. 
SEC. 446. CURB MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. 
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to— 
(1) prevent airports from engaging in curb man-
agement practices, including determining and assign-
ing curb designations, regulations, and to install and 
maintain upon any of the roadways or parts of road-
ways as many curb zones as necessary to aid in the 
regulation, control, and inspection of passenger load-
ing and unloading; or 
(2) prevent airports from enforcing curb zones 
using sensor, camera, automated license plate recogni-
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tion, and software technologies and issuing citations 
by mail to the registered owner of the vehicle. 
Subtitle B—Passenger Facility 
Charges 
SEC. 461. PFC APPLICATION APPROVALS. 
Section 40117(d) of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(2) each project is an eligible airport-related 
project;’’. 
SEC. 462. PFC AUTHORIZATION PILOT PROGRAM IMPLE-
MENTATION. 
Section 40117(l) of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended— 
(1) in the subsection heading by striking ‘‘PILOT 
PROGRAM’’ and inserting ‘‘ALTERNATIVE
PROCE-
DURES’’; and 
(2) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the 
following: 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In lieu of submitting an ap-
plication under subsection (c), an eligible agency may 
impose a passenger facility charge in accordance with 
the procedures under this subsection subject to the 
limitations of this section.’’. 
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Subtitle 
C—Noise 
and 
Environ-
mental Programs and Stream-
lining 
SEC. 471. STREAMLINING CONSULTATION PROCESS. 
Section 47101(h) of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended by striking ‘‘shall’’ and inserting ‘‘may’’. 
SEC. 472. REPEAL OF BURDENSOME EMISSIONS CREDIT RE-
QUIREMENTS. 
Section 47139 of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended— 
(1) in subsection (a)— 
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph 
(1)— 
(i) by striking ‘‘airport sponsors re-
ceive’’ and inserting ‘‘airport sponsors may 
receive’’; 
(ii) by striking ‘‘carrying out projects’’ 
and inserting ‘‘carrying out projects, in-
cluding projects’’; and 
(iii) by striking ‘‘conditions’’ and in-
serting ‘‘considerations’’; and 
(B) in paragraph (2)— 
(i) by striking ‘‘airport sponsor’’ and 
inserting ‘‘airport sponsor, including for an 
airport outside of a nonattainment area,’’; 
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(ii) by striking ‘‘only’’; 
(iii) by striking ‘‘or as offsets’’ and in-
serting ‘‘, as offsets’’; and 
(iv) by striking the period at the end 
and inserting ‘‘, or as part of a State im-
plementation plan.’’; 
(2) by striking subsection (b); and 
(3) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection 
(b). 
SEC. 473. EXPEDITED ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND ONE 
FEDERAL DECISION. 
Section 47171 of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended— 
(1) in subsection (a) by striking ‘‘Secretary of 
Transportation’’ and inserting ‘‘Administrator of the 
Federal Aviation Administration’’; 
(2) by striking ‘‘Secretary’’ in each place it ap-
pears and inserting ‘‘Administrator’’; 
(3) in subsection (a)— 
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph 
(1)— 
(i) by striking ‘‘develop and’’; and 
(ii) by striking ‘‘projects at congested 
airports’’ and all that follows through 
‘‘aviation security projects’’ and inserting 
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‘‘projects, terminal development projects, 
general aviation airport construction or im-
provement projects, and aviation safety 
projects’’; and 
(B) in paragraph (1) by striking ‘‘better’’ 
and inserting ‘‘streamlined’’. 
(4) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the 
following: 
‘‘(b) AVIATION PROJECTS SUBJECT TO A STREAM-
LINED ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS.— 
‘‘(1) IN
GENERAL.—Any airport capacity en-
hancement project, terminal development project, or 
general aviation airport construction or improvement 
project shall be subject to the coordinated and expe-
dited environmental review process requirements set 
forth in this section. 
‘‘(2) PROJECT DESIGNATION CRITERIA.— 
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—The Administrator 
may designate an aviation safety project for pri-
ority environmental review. A designated project 
shall be subject to the coordinated and expedited 
environmental review process requirements set 
forth in this section. 
‘‘(B) PROJECT
DESIGNATION
CRITERIA.— 
The Administrator shall establish guidelines for 
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the designation of an aviation safety project or 
aviation security project for priority environ-
mental review. Such guidelines shall provide for 
consideration of— 
‘‘(i) the importance or urgency of the 
project; 
‘‘(ii) the potential for undertaking the 
environmental review under existing emer-
gency procedures under the National Envi-
ronmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 
4321 et seq.); 
‘‘(iii) the need for cooperation and con-
current reviews by other Federal or State 
agencies; and 
‘‘(iv) the prospect for undue delay if 
the project is not designated for priority re-
view.’’; 
(5) in subsection (c) by striking ‘‘an airport ca-
pacity enhancement project at a congested airport or 
a project designated under subsection (b)(3)’’ and in-
serting ‘‘a project described or designated under sub-
section (b)’’; 
(6) in subsection (d) by striking ‘‘each airport 
capacity enhancement project at a congested airport 
or a project designated under subsection (b)(3)’’ and 
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inserting ‘‘a project described or designated under 
subsection (b)’’; 
(7) in subsection (h) by striking ‘‘designated 
under subsection (b)(3)’’ and all that follows through 
‘‘congested airports’’ and inserting ‘‘described in sub-
section (b)(1)’’; 
(8) in subsection (j)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘For any’’ and inserting the 
following: 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—For any’’; and 
(B) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(2) DEADLINE.—The Administrator shall define 
the purpose and need of a project not later than 45 
days after receipt of a draft purpose and need state-
ment (or revision thereof that materially affects a 
statement previously prepared or accepted by the Ad-
ministrator) from an airport sponsor. The Adminis-
trator shall provide airport sponsors with appropriate 
guidance to implement any applicable requirements.’’; 
(9) in subsection (k)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘an airport capacity en-
hancement project at a congested airport or a 
project designated under subsection (b)(3)’’ and 
inserting ‘‘a project described or designated 
under subsection (b)’’; 
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(B) by striking ‘‘project shall consider’’ and 
inserting the following: 
‘‘project shall— 
‘‘(1) consider’’; 
(C) by striking the period at the end and 
inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 
(D) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(2) limit the comments of the agency to— 
‘‘(A) subject matter areas within the special 
expertise of the agency; and 
‘‘(B) changes necessary to ensure the agency 
is carrying out the obligations of that agency 
under the National Environmental Policy Act of 
1969 and other applicable law.’’; 
(10) in subsection (l) by striking the period at 
the end and inserting ‘‘and section 1503 of title 40, 
Code of Federal Regulations.’’; and 
(11) by striking subsection (m) and inserting the 
following: 
‘‘(m) COORDINATION AND SCHEDULE.— 
‘‘(1) COORDINATION PLAN.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days 
after the date of publication of a notice of intent 
to prepare an environmental impact statement 
or the initiation of an environmental assessment, 
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the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Ad-
ministration shall establish a plan for coordi-
nating public and agency participation in and 
comment on the environmental review process for 
a project described or designated under sub-
section (b). The coordination plan may be incor-
porated into a memorandum of understanding. 
‘‘(B) SCHEDULE.— 
‘‘(i) IN
GENERAL.—The Administra-
tion shall establish as part of such coordina-
tion plan, after consultation with and the 
concurrence of each participating agency for 
the project and with the State in which the 
project is located (and, if the State is not 
the project sponsor, with the project spon-
sor), a schedule for— 
‘‘(I) interim milestones and dead-
lines for agency activities necessary to 
complete the environmental review; 
and 
‘‘(II) completion of the environ-
mental review process for the project. 
‘‘(ii) FACTORS FOR CONSIDERATION.— 
In establishing the schedule under clause (i), 
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