Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
The "Airport TIFIA Financing Certainty Act" aims to significantly expand the types of airport-related infrastructure projects eligible for federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loans. It redefines eligible projects to include the construction or improvement of aviation-related facilities and equipment that facilitate, preserve, enhance, or expand air transportation, access, passenger/cargo movement, or airport user safety and security. Crucially, this expanded eligibility applies regardless of whether these facilities are revenue-producing or publicly accessible. The bill also streamlines the application process by exempting these specific airport projects from certain eligibility and waiver conditions typically required for TIFIA financing. Furthermore, it raises the threshold for simplified program administration from $75 million in eligible project costs to a $100 million TIFIA loan amount, potentially accelerating more projects.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public Works
Airport TIFIA Financing Certainty Act
USA119th CongressHR-6168| House
| Updated: 11/21/2025
The "Airport TIFIA Financing Certainty Act" aims to significantly expand the types of airport-related infrastructure projects eligible for federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loans. It redefines eligible projects to include the construction or improvement of aviation-related facilities and equipment that facilitate, preserve, enhance, or expand air transportation, access, passenger/cargo movement, or airport user safety and security. Crucially, this expanded eligibility applies regardless of whether these facilities are revenue-producing or publicly accessible. The bill also streamlines the application process by exempting these specific airport projects from certain eligibility and waiver conditions typically required for TIFIA financing. Furthermore, it raises the threshold for simplified program administration from $75 million in eligible project costs to a $100 million TIFIA loan amount, potentially accelerating more projects.