To designate the Palm Beach International Airport in Florida as the "Donald J. Trump International Airport", and for other purposes.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 8054
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-03-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-03T08:05:39Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill (H.R. 8054) aims to officially rename Palm Beach International Airport in Florida as the "Donald J. Trump International Airport" as a symbolic honor.
Key Provisions
- Designation: After enactment, the airport will be known and designated as the "Donald J. Trump International Airport."
- References: Any mention of the airport in U.S. laws, regulations, maps, documents, or records will be treated as referring to the new name.
- Identifying Letters: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator must collaborate with international organizations—such as the International Air Transport Association (IATA), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), FAA's Location Identifier, and World Meteorological Organization—to update the airport's code to "DJT."
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Introduces a new official name for the airport, overriding prior references.
- Mandates updates to airport identifiers (short codes like "PBI" currently used for navigation, booking, and weather reporting), which requires coordination beyond U.S. borders.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: FAA must lead international coordination for code changes, potentially involving updates to signage, databases, and systems; local airport operators may need to implement new branding.
- Citizens: Minimal practical effects for travelers, but could lead to updated maps, tickets, and signage; largely symbolic with possible tourism or local pride implications.
- International Relations: Requires cooperation with global aviation bodies, which could set a precedent for politically motivated name changes affecting standardized international identifiers.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Federal Agencies: FAA (primary implementation role).
- Local Entities: Palm Beach County airport authority and Florida state/local government.
- International Organizations: IATA, ICAO, and others managing global airport codes.
- Private Sector: Airlines, travel companies, and logistics firms using airport codes.
- Public: Florida residents, travelers, and politically engaged groups.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Relies on congressional authority to name federal facilities; FAA coordination ensures compliance with aviation standards, but implementation depends on international buy-in.
- Constitutional: No direct challenges apparent; naming public facilities after individuals is common but rare for living politicians.
- Political: Highlights partisan sponsorship (introduced by Florida Republicans); could spark debate on using public resources for honorary naming of living former presidents.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (2)
Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11], Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]
Recent Actions
- 2026-03-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- 2026-03-24: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 2026-03-24: Introduced in House
- 2026-03-24: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To designate the Palm Beach International Airport in Florida as the "Donald J. Trump International Airport", and for other purposes. — issued 2026-03-24 — PDF (2 pages)