Good Jobs for Good Airports Act

Sponsor: Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic-IL)July 14, 2026

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Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Requires airport employers to pay service workers fair wages and benefits at major airports.

This bill would make sure airport service workers at small, medium, and large hub airports get paid fair wages and benefits. It would require their employers to meet certain pay standards set by the government or local laws, changing how these workers are compensated and protected. Employers would also have to certify monthly that they are following these rules.

What Would Change

Today, federal law does not require employers of airport service workers at small, medium, and large hub airports to pay specific prevailing wages or provide fringe benefits. If this bill passes, these employers would have to pay their service workers wages and benefits that meet federal standards set by the Secretary of Labor, or higher state/local standards. They would also need to submit monthly certifications and could face civil penalties or lawsuits for non-compliance.

Key Provisions

Requires employers at small, medium, and large hub airports to pay covered service workers at least the local prevailing wage and fringe benefits, or higher if state or local law demands it.
Makes employers certify monthly, under penalty of perjury, that they are providing compliant wages and benefits to their airport service workers.
Allows the Secretary of Labor to set the specific minimum wage and fringe benefit amounts for different airport jobs within 120 days of the bill becoming law.
Gives the Secretary of Labor the power to investigate and enforce the new wage and benefit requirements for airport service workers.
Gives the Secretary of Transportation the power to enforce the monthly certification requirement for employers.

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HR 9678 · 119th Congress · July 14, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10

Good Jobs for Good Airports Act

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