Trone, Cardin, Van Hollen, Hoyer, and Raskin Announce American Rescue Plan Funding for Regional Airports Across Maryland for COVID-19 Safety, Cleaning and Operations

Statement

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."