David Scott (D-GA)
To amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify airport revenue use of local general sales taxes, and for other purposes.
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes amendments to title 49 of the United States Code. The primary purpose is to clarify how airport revenue can be used regarding local general sales taxes. It seeks to amend section 47107(b) and section 47133(b). The changes specifically address the application of rules to revenues from generally applicable sales taxes imposed by local governments.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +1
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill offers regulatory clarity for local governments managing revenues used for airport-related economic activity.
- Scored +1
Would people in cities be better off under this?
The bill benefits jurisdictions containing large hub airports by clarifying revenue use for local sales taxes.
- Scored +1
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill provides clarity on how local general sales taxes can be used in relation to airport revenue.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Clarification of Revenue Use: The bill amends section 47133(b) to ensure that certain local general sales tax revenues are not subject to the restrictions in subsection (a). This provides specific criteria for when these taxes can be used, provided the local government meets certain conditions regarding prior tax history, airport sponsorship, and airport size.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill offers regulatory clarity for local governments managing revenues used for airport-related economic activity. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill benefits jurisdictions containing large hub airports by clarifying revenue use for local sales taxes.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill provides clarity on how local general sales taxes can be used in relation to airport revenue.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill clarifies the use of local general sales tax revenues regarding airport-related infrastructure.
- 2/2/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- 12/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House