H.R. 2719 — Introduced in House

I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2719 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 21, 2021Mr. Blumenauer (for himself and Mr. Amodei) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to make modifications to the passenger facility charge program administered by the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rebuilding America’s Airport Infrastructure Act. 2. Passenger facility charge (a) In general Section 40117 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1) by striking of $1, $2, or $3 and inserting described in paragraph (4); (B) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: (4) Passenger facility charge amount The maximum amount of a passenger facility charge imposed under paragraph (1) shall be— (A) for a 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2023, $5.50; (B) for a 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2024, $6.50; (C) for a 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2025, $7.50; and (D) on and after January 1, 2026, $8.50 (adjusted annually for inflation). ; (C) in paragraph (6)— (i) by striking paragraphs (1) and (4) and inserting paragraph (1); and (ii) by striking or (4); and (D) in paragraph (7)(A)— (i) by striking , (4),; and (ii) by striking or (4); and (2) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (2)(C) by striking the semicolon and inserting ; and; (B) in paragraph (3) by striking ; and and inserting a period; and (C) by striking paragraph (4). (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to passenger facility charges imposed on or after January 1, 2023.