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The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 is a federal spending bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in January 2026 that funds government operations through September 30, 2026. It covers multiple areas including defense, labor, health, education, homeland security, and transportation. This document does not contain content specifically related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.

Draft legislation relating to reducing environmental and health disparities associated with aviation activity. The bill establishes partnerships between agencies and communities to develop mitigation strategies, creates grant programs to address aviation impacts, and requires the University of Washington to conduct exposure mapping and air quality assessments in aviation-impacted communities.

Washington State Senate Bill 6240 introduced by Senator Orwall in the 2026 legislative session. The bill proposes to allocate a portion of hazardous substance tax revenues derived from aviation fuel to aircraft noise and air quality mitigation programs in a new, dedicated state account with funds available to the RCW53 aviation-impacted area. It is estimated

A comprehensive transportation bill from the 2026 Washington State Legislature addressing mobile driver’s licenses, fee increases, and a large carve out for Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The bill also introduces mobile credentials for driver’s licenses and ID cards, and implements a $1 annual fee increase starting July 2028.

Aviation legislative agenda adopted by the Port of Seattle covering aviation fuel tax amendments, sustainable aviation fuel incentives, and StART committee policy priorities. Also lists bills not included in the Port’s adopted agenda.

The Port of Seattle Commission received a briefing on December 9, 2025, outlining its 2026 State Legislative Agenda for the upcoming 60-day supplemental budget session in a challenging fiscal environment. The agenda was shaped by successes from the 2025 legislative session and focuses on priority areas including economic development, workforce issues, tourism, and childcare access. Next steps include incorporating commission feedback and adopting a final legislative agenda.

The Port of Seattle's 2026 State Legislative Agenda, adopted December 9, 2025, outlines the Port's advocacy priorities for the 60-day legislative session running January 12 to March 12, 2026. Among its aviation-related goals, the Port seeks to restore state funding for aircraft noise mitigation that was cut in 2025, ensure state noise programs align with federal and Port efforts, and push the Commercial Aviation Working Group to set firm deadlines and produce actionable recommendations. The agenda was developed with input from Port staff, commissioners, and community representatives of the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) Committee.

The Port of Seattle's 2025 State Legislative Session Review summarizes key outcomes from Washington's 105-day legislative session, which addressed a $10–$15 billion budget deficit through new revenue measures. For Sea-Tac Airport, notable developments include funding for sustainable aviation fuel research and infrastructure, a $134k allocation for aircraft noise repair and replacement program operations, and a $1 million sweep of noise-related repair and replacement grants to the general fund. Several environmental and emissions-related bills affecting airport and maritime operations did not pass but are expected to be reintroduced in 2026.