Trone, Cardin, Van Hollen, Hoyer, and Raskin Announce American Rescue Plan Funding for Regional Airports Across Maryland for COVID-19 Safety, Cleaning and Operations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 7, 2021
Contact: Sloane Gallagher, Sloane.Gallagher@mail.house.gov
Trone, Cardin, Van Hollen, Hoyer, and Raskin Announce American Rescue Plan Funding for Regional Airports Across Maryland for COVID-19 Safety, Cleaning and Operations
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen David Trone, Steny H. Hoyer, Jamie Raskin (all D-Md.) announced federal funding to support critical infrastructure improvements to some of Maryland’s regional airports, including operations, runway repair, and cleaning and sanitization efforts to stop the spread of pathogens.
“Maryland’s regional airports are essential to our economy, supporting businesses, tourism, and public safety,” the lawmakers said. “This federal funding will provide updates for day-to-day operations at our airports to ensure they can run effectively as air travel continues to increase. Team Maryland remains committed to securing federal funding to improve safety and modernize our transportation infrastructure.”
Awardees include:
- $257,422 for Greater Cumberland Regional Airport (CBE)
- $59,000 for Carroll County Regional Airport/Jack B. Poage Field (DMW)
- $59,000 for St. Mary’s County Regional Airport (2W6)
- $32,000 for Bay Bridge Airport (W29)
These funds were provided through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to the Maryland Department of Transportation (DOT). Funds authorized under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 are available to help cover state and local funding obligations up to 100% of the cost of the project for any grants awarded in FY2020 or FY2021. Members of the Maryland delegation have fought for funding to support our local airports throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and have delivered to Maryland airports over $100 million in funding through the American Rescue Plan.
Previously, the lawmakers announced nearly $14 million in federal funding to BWI, Easton/Newnam and Carroll County Regional Airports.
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