H.R. 691: To designate the Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia as the “Donald J. Trump International Airport”.
This bill proposes to officially rename the Washington Dulles International Airport, located in Virginia, to "Donald J. Trump International Airport." The change would take effect upon the enactment of this legislation.
Details of the Renaming
- Official Name Change: The bill specifies that from the date of enactment, the airport will be known as Donald J. Trump International Airport.
- Legal and Regulatory References: Any existing references to Washington Dulles International Airport in U.S. law, regulations, maps, documents, or records will be updated to reflect the new name.
Goals of the Bill
The renaming aims to honor Donald J. Trump, the former President of the United States, and recognizes his contributions or significance according to the sponsors of the bill. The bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and subsequently referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration.
Sponsors of the Bill
The bill was sponsored by Mr. McDowell and co-sponsored by several other representatives including Mr. Reschenthaler, Mr. Gill of Texas, Mr. Moore of West Virginia, and Mr. Jack.
Impact and Implementation
If the bill is enacted, the implementation of the name change will involve rebranding efforts at the airport, including changes to signage, documentation, and available information systems that reference the airport. This could lead to potential impacts on public perception and identification of the airport.
Relevant Companies
- UAL - United Airlines: As a major airline operating out of Dulles Airport, the name change could affect branding and marketing strategies.
- DAL - Delta Air Lines: Similar to United, Delta operates flights from Dulles and may need to adjust its promotional materials regarding the airport name.
- AAL - American Airlines: This airline could be impacted in terms of services, marketing, and customer relations due to the change in airport designation.
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Sponsors
5 bill sponsors
Actions
4 actions
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Feb. 01, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. |
| Feb. 01, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. |
| Jan. 23, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Jan. 23, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
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