HR-8216 : Still Just a Bill

H.R. 8216 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives on May 1, 2024, by Mr. Ruiz. The bill aims to amend Title 49 of the United States Code to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for fiscal years 2024 through 2028. Additionally, the bill addresses the Banning Municipal Airport in California, with the following stipulations:

• The FAA must release the City of Banning from restrictions on the use, encumbrance, conveyance, and closure of the Banning Municipal Airport.
• This release is conditional upon the City of Banning transferring the following to the U.S. Government:
  • Reimbursement for a 1983 FAA grant for land purchase, based on the fair market value determined by independent appraisers.
  • An amount equal to the unamortized portion of any other federal development grants paid to the City of Banning for use at the Banning Municipal Airport.
  • All salvageable airport and aviation-related equipment owned by the City of Banning.
• The bill does not limit the applicability of requirements under:
  • Section 46319 of title 49, United States Code
  • The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
  • Part 157 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations
  • The public notice requirements under section 47107(h)(2) of title 49, United States Code.