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HR 2979 118th Congress House Transportation and Public Works

Border Airport Enhancement Act of 2023

Introduced: April 27, 2023 Introduced by: Stefanik, Elise M. Republican · New York See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Apr 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Border Airport Enhancement Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to designate certain airports as ports of entry and terminate the user fee requirement for customs services at these airports. This bill specifically applies to the Valley International Airport in Harlingen, Texas, and the Plattsburgh International Airport in Plattsburgh, New York.

What's happening now December 17, 2024

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Gonzalez, Vicente
Texas · Jun 6, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2979: Border Airport Enhancement Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2979/
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"H.R. 2979: Border Airport Enhancement Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2979/.
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H.R. 2979, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2979/.
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