TASA Act of 2025

Bill Number

H.R. 6448

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 1

Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2026-02-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Last Updated

2026-02-03T09:05:39Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose This legislation updates eligibility rules under federal airport funding programs to better support airports in U.S. territories and certain other locations that qualify as economically distressed communities.

Key Provisions

• The bill amends section 47109(f) of title 49, United States Code.
• It replaces the existing paragraph (1) with new language that qualifies an airport for the special rule on project costs if it meets either of these criteria:
• It receives essential air service compensation under subchapter II of chapter 417, or
• It is located in a U.S. territory and was an eligible point under section 419 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 as of October 24, 1978.
• The short title is the "Territories Airport Support Act of 2025" (TASA Act of 2025).

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The amendment broadens the category of airports eligible for the special federal cost-sharing rule by explicitly including qualifying airports in U.S. territories based on historical eligibility.
• It maintains the essential air service criterion while adding the territorial criterion, which replaces the prior language in paragraph (1).

Potential Impacts

• Government agencies: The Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Transportation may see increased applications for higher federal funding shares on airport improvement projects.
• Citizens: Residents and businesses in U.S. territories could benefit from improved airport infrastructure funded at a higher federal percentage.
• International relations: No direct effects are outlined, though enhanced airport capabilities in territories may indirectly support regional connectivity.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• Airports located in U.S. territories (such as Guam, American Samoa, and others).
• Air carriers providing essential air service.
• Local governments and communities in economically distressed areas.
• The Federal Aviation Administration and congressional committees overseeing transportation funding.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• The bill makes a targeted statutory change to existing aviation funding law without altering broader constitutional authorities or creating new regulatory frameworks.
• It focuses on updating historical eligibility references to address current needs of territorial airports.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large]

Cosponsors (6)

Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large], Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large], Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2], Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8]

Recent Actions

• 2026-02-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
• 2025-12-04: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
• 2025-12-04: Introduced in House
• 2025-12-04: Introduced in House

Bill Versions

• Territories Airport Support Act of 2025 — issued 2025-12-04 — PDF (2 pages)