U.S. Senator Rand Paul | U.S. Senator Rand Paul official website
U.S. Senator Rand Paul | U.S. Senator Rand Paul official website
On May 10, 2024, the Senate passed U.S. Senator Rand Paul’s (R-KY) amendment #1952 to streamline the layover of goods at Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). This amendment was included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3935). The legislation begins the process of adding CVG to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) list of Designated Ports, allowing it to directly process shipments of wildlife and wildlife-derived products.
“Adding Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport as a Designated Port is a strategic move that enhances efficiency, reduces costs, creates jobs for Kentucky, and aligns it with the demands of global commerce,” said Dr. Paul. “My amendment is a win-win, not just for our Commonwealth but for the national economy.”
In 2022, CVG ranked as the sixth busiest cargo airport in the United States, handling over eight billion pounds of landed cargo. Despite this volume, couriers currently must transport wildlife goods elsewhere for USFWS inspection, sometimes driving up to 100 miles to Louisville and back before shipping goods to their final destinations. Dr. Paul’s amendment aims to address these inefficiencies by enabling rapid movement of goods through CVG.
The legislation also includes a provision allowing USFWS to accept donations from private entities, providing an opportunity for stakeholders in aviation and trade industries to contribute to necessary changes.
You can read the amendment HERE.
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