HR8703Referred to Committee

To designate the facility of the Federal Aviation Administration located at Yakima Air Terminal in Yakima, Washington, as the "Roy A. Rutherford Air Traffic Control Tower".

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119th
Congress
2026-05-07
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2026-05-07

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Bill Summary

The federal government would officially name the air traffic control tower at Yakima Air Terminal in Washington state after Roy A. Rutherford, honoring his contributions to aviation. This is a ceremonial designation that recognizes Rutherford's legacy without changing how the facility operates or affecting pilots, air traffic controllers, or travelers who use the airport.

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