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HR2979FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

Border Airport Enhancement Act of 2023

December 17, 2024

Border SecurityAviationTradeCustomsTexasNew York

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

Designating these airports as ports of entry allows them to process international arrivals directly, potentially increasing local tourism and business travel while eliminating federal user fees currently charged to these airports for customs services.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Valley International Airport

The airport would be designated as a port of entry and exempted from specific federal user fees.

Plattsburgh International Airport

The airport would be designated as a port of entry and exempted from specific federal user fees.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

The agency would be required to provide customs services at two additional locations.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill requires the federal government to designate Valley International Airport in Texas and Plattsburgh International Airport in New York as official ports of entry. It also mandates the removal of specific s for these airports.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Designating these airports as ports of entry allows them to process international arrivals directly, potentially increasing local tourism and business travel while eliminating federal user fees currently charged to these airports for customs services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for an airport to be a 'port of entry'?
A is an official location where U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers are authorized to process international travelers and cargo entering the United States.
Will this bill change fees for travelers?
The bill specifically directs the termination of s for the airports themselves under the Trade and Tariff Act of 1984, which may impact how these airports manage their operational costs.

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policy shift90% confidence

Targeted Infrastructure Designation

The bill uses a specific legislative mandate to bypass standard administrative processes for port of entry designation for two geographically distant airports.

Valley International AirportPlattsburgh International Airport

Connected Entities

personStefanik“Introduced the bill”Map →
bill_numberTrade and Tariff Act of 1984“Regarding user fee requirement”Map →
locationPlattsburgh International Airport“To be designated as a port of entry”Map →
bill_number2979“Bill number”Map →
other236“Section of the Trade and Tariff Act of 1984”Map →
locationPlattsburgh, New York“Location of Plattsburgh International Airport”Map →
locationValley International Airport“To be designated as a port of entry”Map →
organizationU.S. Customs and Border Protection“Hiring enhancements”Map →
bill_numberAct of August 1, 1914“ Basis for designation of airports as ports of entry”Map →
other623“Chapter number”Map →
other19“U.S.C. section”Map →
other58“U.S.C. section”Map →
other1984“Year of the Trade and Tariff Act”Map →
dateAugust 1, 1914“Date of the Act”Map →
locationHarlingen, Texas“Location of Valley International Airport”Map →
other38“Statute number”Map →
dateApril 27, 2023“Date the bill was introduced”Map →
other2023“Year the bill was introduced”Map →
other223“Chapter number”Map →

Analysis Score

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  • Significance45
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy20
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment5
    Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
  • Buzz15
    Current news / social attention level

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