Banks Bill To Recognize Smith Field As National Airmail Museum Included In Final FAA Reauthorization Bill

Last updated on Monday, September 24, 2018

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Legislation authored by Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) that would recognize the hangar at Smith Field in Fort Wayne as the National Airmail Museum has been included in the five-year Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill that the House will vote on this week.

"I'm pleased that the House and Senate reached a deal on a final FAA package that includes my language to recognize the hangar at Smith Field," said Banks. "The hangar at Smith Field is the perfect structure for a National Airmail Museum. The Friends of Smith Field have worked tirelessly to make this museum a reality, and I am proud to support this initiative."

Background:

The House passed FAA reauthorization legislation in April. The House and Senate hashed out differences between the House and Senate bills in a conference committee, which produced the final package that will be voted on this week.

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