This bill modifies the federal Essential Air Service program to expand eligibility for the Northern Mariana Islands. Currently, the program helps ensure that smaller or remote communities maintain adequate airline service by subsidizing routes that might not otherwise be profitable. The bill exempts Northern Mariana Islands locations from certain eligibility restrictions that normally apply, bringing them in line with similar exemptions already granted to Alaska and Hawaii. The change affects communities in the Northern Mariana Islands that rely on air service for transportation and economic connectivity. No specific funding amount or timeline is specified in the legislation, as it primarily adjusts existing regulatory eligibility rules rather than appropriating new funds.
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