Protect Our TEETH Act

House Bill

H.R. 4556

119th Congress

Protect Our TEETH Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 21, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Emanuel Cleaver II

Representative

Democratic

MO-5

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Summary

The Protect Our TEETH Act requires public airports that have received federal funding to provide temporary parking space for general aviation aircraft, such as small private planes, when the owner or pilot does not need additional services from the airport. The bill also limits the fees airports can charge for this parking.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

SponsorEmanuel Cleaver II (D-MO)

Introduced7/21/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

ChamberHouse

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Protect Our TEETH Act

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The Protect Our TEETH Act requires public airports that have received federal funding to provide temporary parking space for general aviation aircraft, such as small private planes, when the owner or pilot does not need additional services from the airport. The bill also limits the fees airports can charge for this parking.

Bill Number: 4556
Sponsor: Emanuel Cleaver II (D-MO)
Introduced: 7/21/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works

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Fact Sheet

Title: Protect Our TEETH Act
Bill Number: 4556
Sponsor: Emanuel Cleaver II (D-MO)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 7/21/2025
Summary: The Protect Our TEETH Act requires public airports that have received federal funding to provide temporary parking space for general aviation aircraft, such as small private planes, when the owner or pilot does not need additional services from the airport. The bill also limits the fees airports can

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Protect Our TEETH Act requires public airports that have received federal funding to provide temporary parking space for general aviation aircraft, such as small private planes, when the owner or pilot does not need additional services from the airport. The bill also limits the fees airports can charge for this parking.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

General Aviation Airport Access Act This bill requires public use airports that have received certain federal grants or property conveyances to provide transient general aviation aircraft parking on or near the existing apron in specific circumstances. A transient general aviation aircraft is an aircraft that is not owned or operated by an air carrier and is seeking to park temporarily at an airport. Specifically, transient general aviation aircraft parking must be provided on or near the existing apron when a pilot or owner of the aircraft does not need or request fuel or use other related services from the airport or a fixed-base operator at the airport. A fixed-base operator is a business that is operating on an airport or heliport and provides aeronautical services, such as fueling, rentals, and parking. A public use airport may assess a fee on a transient general aviation aircraft for using the transient apron; the fee must be fair, reasonable, transparent, and publicly available. It must also exclude any extraneous or hidden costs. A controlled access airport or a fixed-base operator at the airport may not charge a fee for a pilot or passenger to transit between their transient general aviation aircraft parked on the transient apron and a place outside the airport's perimeter fence, whether or not the individual must pass through a building.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires public airports with federal funding to provide temporary parking for general aviation aircraft when no additional services are needed
Limits the fees airports can charge for this temporary transient parking
Prohibits airports or fixed-base operators from charging fees for pilots/passengers to access the transient parking area

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect small general aviation aircraft owners and pilots who need temporary parking at public airports. It could make it easier and more affordable for them to access airports without having to pay for additional services. The changes could support general aviation activity at these airports.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Related Subjects

Lease and rental services

Service industries

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4556, 119th Congress (2025). "Protect Our TEETH Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4556

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