# Plain Language Summary: Honest Runway Labeling Act

This bill allows the President to officially designate certain airports near the U.S. border as official ports of entry for international trade and travel. Right now, some airports that handle international flights and cargo don't have formal port-of-entry status, which can create confusion and inefficiency. The bill targets airports that are already doing international business but lack the official designation—specifically airports within 30 miles of the U.S.-Mexico or U.S.-Canada border that are connected to nearby land border crossings or seaports through formal agreements.

When an airport gets official port-of-entry status, it means U.S. Customs and Border Protection can process international passengers and cargo there with full authority. Currently, some of these airports have to charge user fees to cover customs operations, which adds costs for airlines and travelers. This bill eliminates those user fees for designated airports, making international flights and shipping through these airports cheaper and more competitive compared to other border crossings.

The practical impact is that border communities with airports that meet these criteria could see increased international travel and trade activity, lower costs for businesses importing or exporting goods, and potentially more convenient options for travelers crossing the border. Airlines might expand service to these airports if fees are eliminated. However, the bill doesn't specify which airports qualify, so the actual effects depend on which airports the President chooses to designate and how many currently pay these user fees.

Honest Runway Labeling Act

Gonzalez, Vicente

Honest Runway Labeling Act This bill requires the President to designate certain primary airports near the border as ports of entry and terminate the user fee requirement for customs services at these airports.