Bill · H.R. 2216· House(119-HR-2216)
To amend title 49, United States Code, to except from certain requirements relating to eligibility for essential air service Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 3/18/2025
- Last activity
- 3/18/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- Sponsored by
- James Moylan
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes amendments to title 49 of the United States Code. It specifically aims to update the subsection heading and text regarding essential air service requirements. The changes would include Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands alongside Alaska and Hawaii. These adjustments are intended to except these specific territories from certain requirements.
Yes
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The bill assists residents in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands by providing essential air service exceptions.
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+5
The bill facilitates essential air service which improves connectivity and transport infrastructure for the territories.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Expanded eligibility for essential air service: By adding the territory of Guam and the territory of the Northern Mariana Islands to the list in section 41731(c), these locations would be excepted from certain requirements. This change applies to the subsection heading and specific text within the United States Code (Section 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated: The provided text does not list any negative consequences, burdens, or drawbacks resulting from these amendments (Section 1).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+5
- 3/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Kimberlyn King-HindsRepublican · Northern Mariana Islands