To designate the facility of the Federal Aviation Administration located at Yakima Air Terminal in Yakima, Washington, as the "Roy A. Rutherford Air Traffic Control Tower".
- Bill Number
- H.R. 8703
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-05-07: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-21T15:29:57Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill (H.R. 8703) aims to honor Roy A. Rutherford by officially naming the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic control tower at Yakima Air Terminal in Yakima, Washington, after him.
Key Provisions
- Designation (Section 1): The air traffic control tower at Yakima Air Terminal, including any future replacement tower at the same location, is designated as the "Roy A. Rutherford Air Traffic Control Tower".
- References (Section 2): Any mention of this tower in U.S. laws, maps, regulations, documents, or records will be considered a reference to the new name.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- No substantive changes; this is a purely symbolic naming bill with no alterations to operations, funding, or regulations.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: The FAA will update signage, documents, and references to reflect the new name, involving minor administrative costs.
- Citizens: Limited to symbolic recognition; no direct effects on air travel safety, services, or costs for the public.
- International Relations: None.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): Responsible for implementing the name change.
- Yakima Air Terminal and local community: Benefits from the honorary designation, potentially boosting local pride.
- Family and associates of Roy A. Rutherford: Receives official recognition (identity not specified in the bill).
- Rep. Dan Newhouse (sponsor) and constituents: Reflects local representation.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Straightforward naming authority under congressional powers; no challenges anticipated.
- Constitutional: None; honorary designations are routine and non-controversial.
- Political: Symbolic gesture to honor an individual, common in Congress for local figures without broader policy implications.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Recent Actions
- 2026-05-07: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 2026-05-07: Introduced in House
- 2026-05-07: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To designate the facility of the Federal Aviation Administration located at Yakima Air Terminal in Yakima, Washington, as the "Roy A. Rutherford Air Traffic Control Tower". — issued 2026-05-07 — PDF (2 pages)