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HB4556: General Aviation Airport Access Act

: Jay Obernolte (R-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jul 12, 2023
Transportation and public works
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To amend title 49, United States Code, to increase access to general aviation airports, and for other purposes.

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This bill aims to improve access to general aviation airports, which are smaller airports used by private planes rather than commercial airlines. The legislation modifies federal transportation law to make it easier for people and planes to use these local airports. General aviation airports serve communities that lack major commercial service. The bill was introduced in Congress but has not yet moved to for formal review.

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