Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB691

Introduced
1/23/25  
Refer
1/23/25  
Refer
2/1/25  

Caption

This bill designates Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia as the Donald J. Trump International Airport.

Impact

If enacted, the bill will amend federal regulations and documentation to reflect the new name of the airport. Any references in laws, maps, and official documents will need to be adjusted to refer specifically to the 'Donald J. Trump International Airport.' This change is expected to require updates in various governmental and administrative resources to ensure coordination with the new designation.

Summary

House Bill 691 seeks to officially rename the Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia as the 'Donald J. Trump International Airport.' The bill, introduced by Congressman McDowell and several co-sponsors, aims to honor the former president through this designation. The proposal suggests that the act of renaming the airport will have significance for both supporters and detractors of Trump, symbolizing a lasting acknowledgement of his political impact on the region and the nation.

Contention

The proposal to rename the airport could be contested along partisan lines, reflecting broader political sentiments. Supporters may argue that the renaming is a fitting tribute to a president who had significant influence on American politics and policies. Conversely, critics might view the name change as unnecessary or as an attempt to further entrench Trump's legacy in public spaces, potentially stirring debates about public memory and political symbols in the United States.

Congress_id

119-HR-691

Policy_area

Transportation and Public Works

Introduced_date

2025-01-23

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB7845

To designate the Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia as the "Donald J. Trump International Airport".

US HB7454

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024

US HR1482

Condemning the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, and honoring the Martin County Sheriff's Office for their rapid response and bravery in apprehending the would-be assassin.

US HB3059

Resilient Airports Act

US HB9762

DHS International Cyber Partner Act of 2024

US HR1021

Providing the sense of the House of Representatives that the political persecution of President Donald J. Trump is morally unjustifiable and has damaged institutional trust to an extraordinary degree; that the Biden administration's weaponization of the Federal Government against Donald Trump, the Republican Party's nominee for President in 2024, must end; that those responsible for the persecution of Donald Trump within the Biden administration must be held accountable by Congress; and that the United States would benefit enormously from having Donald J. Trump inaugurated once again as the President of the United States on January 20, 2025.

US HB1499

Good Jobs for Good Airports Act

US HB3796

To provide for the extension of taxes funding the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to require the designation of certain airports as ports of entry.

US HB5711

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2023

US SB5628

A bill to provide for an international disability rights strategy, and for other purposes.

Similar Bills

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