Bill would ease federal funding rules for territorial airports
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Sponsor: Kimberlyn King-Hinds · Delegate · MP
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Official title: TASA Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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The TASA Act would make it easier for airports in U.S. territories to qualify for extra federal construction funding.
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What does this do?
The bill amends federal transportation law to expand eligibility for a special federal funding rule for airports in "economically distressed communities." An airport would now qualify if it gets essential air service support, or if it's in a U.S. territory and was recognized as eligible under a 1958 aviation law.
Who does it affect?
Residents, airport authorities, and airlines in U.S. territories like Guam, American Samoa, and Puerto Rico would be most affected. The bill was introduced by representatives from Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa.
Why does it matter?
Broader eligibility could shift federal transportation funding priorities, since more airports would qualify for higher levels of federal cost-sharing on construction projects.
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Based on the “Introduced in House” text of Dec 4, 2025.
After that text, a committee agreed on Sep 15, 2026 to send the bill to the full chamber with changes. This plain-language version may not reflect them.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedDec 4, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Sep 15, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.