US EditionDOT and HHS Launch $1B Program to Enhance Family-Friendly Airport Amenities
The $1 billion grant program aims to fund family-friendly airport amenities including nursing rooms, play areas, and healthier food options to improve travel and public health.
- At Reagan National Airport, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched the $1 billion Make Travel Family Friendly Again campaign on Monday, aiming to improve family travel experiences.
- The administration framed the move as part of a Family First agenda to improve family travel and promote healthier options, citing CDC data showing 20% of U.S. children are obese.
- The DOT said eligible projects could include improved nursing facilities, expanded family security lanes and exercise equipment, with U.S. airports required to submit proposals by January 15, 2026.
- Following the announcement, a public stunt featured Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. doing 20 pull-ups and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy 10, prompting ridicule as critics said the campaign ignores flight delays and the FAA air traffic controller shortage.
- With the holidays approaching, the administration noted the campaign follows last month's civility effort and urged U.S. airports nationwide and Farmer's Fridge to expand healthier dining options.
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