H.R. 3085 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Apr 29, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryGrant program for smaller regional airports
This bill creates a new grant program through the Department of Transportation to help general aviation and nonprimary commercial service airports grow. Airports can use the money to expand runways, build hangars, improve passenger screening areas, and upgrade passenger facilities. The DOT would award 3 to 10 grants each year to eligible airports that serve communities with at least 75,000 people.
How it affects you
If you live in or near a smaller regional airport serving your community, this could mean better facilities, longer runways, and improved capacity for flights in and out of your area. The grant program could help these airports handle more passengers and operations.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Apr 29, 2025)
Expanding Regional Airports Act
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a grant program for general aviation and nonprimary commercial service airports to improve passenger and flight capacity.
Grants may be used for (1) activities that improve passenger and flight capacity at the airport, including the expansion of passenger and property screening facilities, runway lengthening, construction of hangars and associated infrastructure, and improving passenger facilities; and (2) costs incurred to comply with certain operational and security requirements.
DOT must provide 3 to 10 grants per fiscal year to eligible airports (i.e., general aviation or nonprimary commercial service airports that serve a community with a population of at least 75,000).
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 3085
A BILL
Expanding Regional Airports Act
Sponsor: Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-2) · Introduced Apr 29, 2025 · Transportation and Public Works · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 29, 2025: “Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.”