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HR 8216118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2024 through 2028, and for other purposes.

Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Nov 18, 2025
Latest Action Date
May 2, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 8216 from the 118th Congress, proposes amendments to title 49 of the United States Code to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for fiscal years 2024 through 2028. The bill aims to provide funding to support FAA operations and activities related to aviation safety, infrastructure, and regulatory oversight over a five-year period. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation but ultimately failed or expired without becoming law. No full text or detailed summary is available in the source data.

Bottom Line

H.R. 8216 sought to authorize FAA funding for 2024-2028 but did not advance past subcommittee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill authorizes appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2024 through 2028.
  • It amends title 49 of the United States Code, which governs transportation-related statutes.
  • The bill was referred to the House Subcommittee on Aviation but did not progress further.
Who Benefits?

['Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)', 'Aviation industry stakeholders including airlines and airports', 'Travelers and the general public relying on aviation safety and infrastructure']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of detailed text limits assessment of specific funding levels and program priorities.', 'Failure to pass means no new authorized appropriations under this bill, potentially affecting FAA planning.', 'Oversight and implementation details are not available, limiting transparency on how funds would be managed.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. It did not advance beyond referral and expired, indicating it did not receive sufficient legislative support or priority to become law during this session. Authorization bills for the FAA are typically part of broader transportation funding and policy discussions.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Without new FAA appropriations authorized by this bill, existing funding mechanisms or alternative legislation would need to support FAA operations, potentially affecting aviation safety and infrastructure projects.', 'Expiration of this bill may delay or complicate long-term planning for FAA programs reliant on multi-year funding authorizations.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of full bill text and detailed appropriations information limits transparency and public understanding of the bill's specific provisions and fiscal impacts. The bill's failure to advance highlights the importance of monitoring legislative progress to assess government funding continuity for critical agencies like the FAA.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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