United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors
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HR 4246 — Essential Air Service Reliability Act of 2025

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · high confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Spreading across states

    Near-identical bills in 1 other state — cross-state momentum.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill requires applications for compensated basic essential air service to include a contingency plan for service continuity during disruptions not related to weather.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 41733(c)

    (2) In selecting an applicant, → (3) Considerations.--In selecting an applicant,

    Revises the numbering and title of the selection criteria paragraph to clarify the structure.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 41733(c)

    If the Secretary decides that basic essential air service will not be provided to an eligible place without compensation, the Secretary shall provide notice that an air carrier may apply to provide basic essential air service to the place for compensation under this section. → Application.--If the Secretary decides that basic essential air service will not be provided to an eligible place without compensation, the Secretary shall provide notice that an air carrier may apply to provide basic essential air service to the place for compensation under this section. Requirement.--For any application submitted pursuant to paragraph (1), such application shall include a contingency plan that provides for the continuation of air service to the eligible place in the event of a disruption that is not related to weather.

    Adds a requirement for a contingency plan in applications for basic essential air service.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 41733(c)

    Under guidelines prescribed under section 41737(a) of this title, → Rate of compensation.--Under guidelines prescribed under section 41737(a) of this title,

    Clarifies the title of the compensation rate section.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 41736(c)(2)(A)

    section 41733(c)(1) → section 41733(c)

    Updates the cross-reference to reflect the revisions in section 41733.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 542 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (542)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 4246?
HR 4246 is sponsored by Begich, Nicholas J. (Republican), Scholten, Hillary J. (Democratic), King-Hinds, Kimberlyn (Republican), Fitzpatrick, Brian K. (Republican), and Tokuda, Jill N. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 4246?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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