December 4, 2025
Mr. Begich (for himself, Mr. Case, Mr. Taylor, and Ms. Tokuda) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025
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Sec. 2. Use of State highway standards
Section 47114(d)(4) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
(4) Use of State highway specifications
The 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.