Dependable Classification of Airports Act
This bill allows airports reclassified from "small hub" to "medium hub" status (starting in 2021 or later) to temporarily continue operating under "small hub" regulatory rules for up to five consecutive fiscal years. It directly affects airport owners/operators whose designation changes under federal airport classification rules. The key provision gives these airports a 5-year option to maintain their previous regulatory treatment, avoiding immediate application of medium hub requirements. The change modifies Title 49 U.S. Code to add this transition period for affected airports.
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Jun 2023
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Introduced Jun 13, 2023
Last action Jun 13, 2023
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Jun 13, 2023
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Jun 13, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Marsha Blackburn
RRepublican
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Gary C. Peters
DDemocratic
Co
Jacky Rosen
DDemocratic
Co
Roger F. Wicker
RRepublican
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