Border Airport Enhancement Act of 2023
HR 2979, the Border Airport Enhancement Act of 2023, designates Valley International Airport (Harlingen, TX) and Plattsburgh International Airport (Plattsburgh, NY) as official U.S. ports of entry. This change allows these airports to process international travelers and cargo under standard customs procedures. The bill also removes a user fee requirement under the 1984 Trade and Tariff Act for both airports. These changes directly affect the operations of these two airports and their ability to handle international traffic.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 27, 2023
Last action Dec 17, 2024
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3
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Committee
2
Dec 17, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
lower
Apr 27, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
lower
Apr 27, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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