H.R. 2962: Border Airport Fairness Act of 2025

This bill, known as the Border Airport Fairness Act of 2025, aims to expand the designation of certain airports as official ports of entry into the United States. Here are the main components of the legislation:

Designation of Airports

The bill mandates that the President designate specific airports as ports of entry based on specific criteria. These criteria include:

• The airport must be classified as a primary airport, according to federal definitions.
• The airport must be situated within 30 miles of the U.S. northern or southern international land borders.
• There must be a formal legal agreement, such as a contract or government ordinance, linking the airport to a land border crossing or seaport that is also within 30 miles.
• Through this association, the airport must meet established numerical criteria used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection for ports of entry.

User Fee Requirement

Additionally, the legislation proposes to eliminate the user fee requirement imposed on those designated airports under the Trade and Tariff Act of 1984. This change would affect the financial obligations of the airports by removing fees typically charged for processing travelers and goods.

Impact on Airport Operations

By designating additional airports as ports of entry, the bill intends to facilitate more efficient international travel and trade at those locations, which may lead to increased economic activity and accessibility for border communities.

Next Steps

The bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration.

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