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H.R. 6427 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
4 members · Left 1 · Center 1 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. (R-AK) (Introduced 12/04/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.58 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 4 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee |
| Latest Action | 03/25/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Reported to House (03/16/2026)
Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025
This bill reduces the requirements for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to allow a state to use its state highway standards, instead of federal standards, for airfield pavement projects at certain smaller commercial aviation airports. The bill also requires the FAA to act within a certain time period.
Under current law, airports are generally required to meet FAA standards for Airport Improvement Program-funded construction. For certain nonprimary commercial service airports (i.e., airports that have 2,500 to 10,000 passenger boardings annually) that serve aircraft that do not exceed 60,000 pounds gross weight, the FAA must instead use the state highway standards. A state must request the use of the state standards, and the FAA must determine that their use (1) will not negatively affect safety, and (2) will not result in a shorter life for the pavement.
Under the bill, the FAA must use state highway standards for airfield pavement projects at these airports if (1) the state provides notice to the FAA that nonprimary airports intend to use the state standards, and (2) the FAA determines that the state standards will not negatively affect safety.
The bill also requires the FAA to make a safety determination within six months of a state providing notice. The FAA may extend the time period by six months if the six months is insufficient to make the determination. For each six-month extension, the FAA must notify the state and provide a justification for the extension.
119 HR 6427 EH: Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 6427
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the use of State highway standards for airfield pavement construction and improvement under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025.
2.Use of State highway standardsSection 47114(d)(4) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (4)Use of State highway specifications (A)In generalThe Secretary shall use the highway specifications of a State for airfield pavement construction and improvement using funds made available under this subsection or subsection (c)(1)(D) at nonprimary airports serving aircraft that do not exceed 60,000 pounds gross weight if— (i)such State provides notice to the Secretary that nonprimary airports in the State intend to use such highway specifications; and (ii)the Secretary determines that such specifications will not negatively affect safety. (B)DeadlineThe Secretary shall make a determination described in subparagraph (A)(ii) not later than 6 months after a State provides notice to the Secretary under subparagraph (A)(i). (C)ExtensionIf the Secretary determines that the time provided under subparagraph (B) is insufficient to make a determination, the Secretary may extend the determination period by 6 months, so long as the Secretary— (i)notifies the State that provided notice pursuant to subparagraph (A)(i) of the extension; and (ii)provides justification for the extension to such State. (D)Additional extensionsThe Secretary may authorize additional extensions under subparagraph (C).. Passed the House of Representatives March 24, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 6427 IH: Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-04 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 6427IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 4, 2025Mr. Begich (for himself, Mr. Case, Mr. Taylor, and Ms. Tokuda) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the use of State highway standards for airfield pavement construction and improvement under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025.2.Use of State highway standardsSection 47114(d)(4) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:(4)Use of State highway specificationsThe Secretary shall use the highway specifications of a State for airfield pavement construction and improvement using funds made available under this subsection or subsection (c)(1)(D) at nonprimary airports serving aircraft that do not exceed 60,000 pounds gross weight if—(A)such State provides notice to the Secretary that nonprimary airports in the State intend to use such highway specifications; and(B)the Secretary determines that such specifications will not negatively affect safety..
119 HR 6427 : Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-03-25 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6427IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 25, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationAN ACTTo amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the use of State highway standards for airfield pavement construction and improvement under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025.2.Use of State highway standardsSection 47114(d)(4) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:(4)Use of State highway specifications(A)In generalThe Secretary shall use the highway specifications of a State for airfield pavement construction and improvement using funds made available under this subsection or subsection (c)(1)(D) at nonprimary airports serving aircraft that do not exceed 60,000 pounds gross weight if—(i)such State provides notice to the Secretary that nonprimary airports in the State intend to use such highway specifications; and (ii)the Secretary determines that such specifications will not negatively affect safety.(B)DeadlineThe Secretary shall make a determination described in subparagraph (A)(ii) not later than 6 months after a State provides notice to the Secretary under subparagraph (A)(i).(C)ExtensionIf the Secretary determines that the time provided under subparagraph (B) is insufficient to make a determination, the Secretary may extend the determination period by 6 months, so long as the Secretary—(i)notifies the State that provided notice pursuant to subparagraph (A)(i) of the extension; and(ii)provides justification for the extension to such State.(D)Additional extensionsThe Secretary may authorize additional extensions under subparagraph (C)..Passed the House of Representatives March 24, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 6427 RH: Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-03-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 475119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6427[Report No. 119–552]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 4, 2025Mr. Begich (for himself, Mr. Case, Mr. Taylor, and Ms. Tokuda) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureMarch 16, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on December 4, 2025A BILLTo amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the use of State highway standards for airfield pavement construction and improvement under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025.2.Use of State highway standardsSection 47114(d)(4) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:(4)Use of State highway specifications(A)In generalThe Secretary shall use the highway specifications of a State for airfield pavement construction and improvement using funds made available under this subsection or subsection (c)(1)(D) at nonprimary airports serving aircraft that do not exceed 60,000 pounds gross weight if—(i)such State provides notice to the Secretary that nonprimary airports in the State intend to use such highway specifications; and (ii)the Secretary determines that such specifications will not negatively affect safety.(B)DeadlineThe Secretary shall make a determination described in subparagraph (A)(ii) not later than 6 months after a State provides notice to the Secretary under subparagraph (A)(i).(C)ExtensionIf the Secretary determines that the time provided under subparagraph (B) is insufficient to make a determination, the Secretary may extend the determination period by 6 months, so long as the Secretary—(i)notifies the State that provided notice pursuant to subparagraph (A)(i) of the extension; and(ii)provides justification for the extension to such State.(D)Additional extensionsThe Secretary may authorize additional extensions under subparagraph (C)..March 16, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 12/04/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 12/04/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
| 12/05/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. |
| 12/18/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged |
| 12/18/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 12/18/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| 03/16/2026 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-552. |
| 03/16/2026 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-552. |
| 03/16/2026 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 475. |
| 03/24/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 03/24/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2658-2659) |
| 03/24/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6427. |
| 03/24/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 03/24/2026 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2658) |
| 03/24/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 03/25/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025 |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the use of State highway standards for airfield pavement construction and improvement under certain circumstances, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025 |
| Display Title | Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the use of State highway standards for airfield pavement construction and improvement under certain circumstances, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee | 03/25/2026 Referred To |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 03/16/2026 Reported By |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 12/18/2025 Markup By |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 12/18/2025 Discharged from |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 12/04/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works
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