# US aviation modernization legislative proposal > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-aviation-modernization-legislative-proposal > Updated: 2026-10-11T12:46:10.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2. The U.S. Senate introduced the Modern Skies Act, a legislative proposal seeking $30 billion to modernize air traffic control systems and airport infrastructure. Introduced by Senator Eric Schmitt and supported by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, the bill proposes three $10 billion allocations: one for digital architecture and telecommunications, one for replacing aging runways and facilities, and a third for a pilot grant program for medium-hub airports. Following the introduction of the bill, regional airports such as St. Louis Lambert International have identified potential benefits from the legislation. Specifically, the airport is looking toward the proposed $10 billion Aging Terminal Pilot Program to assist with its multibillion-dollar redevelopment plan to replace aging terminals. While Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has visited the site to discuss eligibility, the legislation has not yet passed Congress and no funding has been awarded. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-11: St. Louis Lambert Airport eyes funding from Modern Skies Act St. Louis Lambert International Airport could receive significant federal aid through the proposed $30 billion Modern Skies Act to modernize its aging passenger terminals. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/st-louis-lambert-airport-eyes-funding-from-modern-skies-act ### 2026-09-28: Modern Skies Act proposes $30B for US aviation modernization The U.S. Senate introduced the Modern Skies Act, proposing $30 billion to modernize air traffic control technology and upgrade aging airport infrastructure and control towers. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-department-of-transportation-seeks-30b-for-aviation-modernization --- Cite as: US aviation modernization legislative proposal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-aviation-modernization-legislative-proposal