Border Airport Fairness Act of 2025

# Border Airport Fairness Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would require the President to designate certain major airports located near the U.S. border as official ports of entry for customs processing. More importantly, it would eliminate user fees that airports currently charge for customs and border protection services. Currently, airports pay fees to the federal government to cover customs operations; this bill would remove that financial requirement. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects airports situated near U.S. borders, their operators, and potentially travelers passing through these airports.

It could also impact federal customs operations and how border security services are funded. The changes would theoretically benefit airports by reducing their operating costs, though it could shift expenses elsewhere in the federal budget. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee (HR 2962, introduced in the 119th Congress by Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-NY), meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It remains in the early stages of the legislative process.