Full Committee Markup (September 15, 2026)

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Republicans held a full committee markup session on September 15, 2026, focusing on a range of legislative measures related to aviation, maritime security, public buildings, and emergency management. Key procurement-related discussions included the Rural Airport Infrastructure Support Act of 2026 (HR 6448), which increases federal cost-sharing to 95% for airport projects in economically distressed rural areas and U.S. territories, and the Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act (HR 8597), which authorizes funding for advanced situational awareness technologies at FAA contract towers. The committee also considered multiple General Services Administration (GSA) lease and repair resolutions supporting Veterans Affairs outpatient clinics, military housing, and EPA facilities, emphasizing investments in infrastructure to improve federal operations and veteran healthcare access. Additionally, the committee approved the Marine Transportation System Cyber Security Budget Evaluation Act (HR 7625), directing a GAO review of Coast Guard cyber capabilities, and the Post-Disaster Protection Act (HR 8409), extending FEMA disaster appeal deadlines. Several bills aimed at improving aviation safety and transparency, such as the Drone Safety Management Modernization Act (HR 10304) and the Aviation Medication Transparency Act (HR 2592), were favorably reported. The committee unanimously adopted amendments and ordered all measures favorably reported to the House, authorizing technical corrections and motions for conference with the Senate. The session concluded with acknowledgments of departing committee staff members.