Petition to the President of the United States, Congress, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

Washington Dulles International Airport deserves thoughtful improvements—but taxpayers deserve accountability.

Reports indicate that a proposed $22.5 billion renovation would dramatically redesign Dulles Airport, including replacing its iconic mobile lounge transportation system and making extensive infrastructure changes.

If this project is truly necessary, the public deserves clear evidence.

If it is not, taxpayers should not be asked to foot the bill.

We Call For:

• An immediate pause on the proposed project until an independent cost-benefit analysis is released publicly.
• Full transparency regarding how the project will be funded and what taxpayers will ultimately pay.
• Independent audits comparing renovation costs with less expensive modernization alternatives.
• Congressional oversight before any irreversible commitments are made.
• Prioritization of critical infrastructure needs over unnecessary cosmetic or prestige projects.

Taxpayer Dollars Should Be Spent Wisely 

A $22.5 billion project represents an enormous public investment.

Before committing that kind of money, Americans deserve answers:

• Why is this project necessary?
• What specific problems cannot be solved through smaller, phased improvements?
• Has repairing and modernizing existing infrastructure been fully considered?
• What will the final cost be after inflation, change orders, and delays?
• Who ultimately bears the financial burden?
• Major government construction projects frequently exceed their original budgets.
• Taxpayers should not be expected to write a blank check without complete transparency and accountability.

There Are More Pressing Priorities

• Across our country, communities face urgent needs including:
• Aging roads and bridges
• Air traffic control modernization
• Public safety infrastructure
• Veterans’ services
• Border security
• Disaster preparedness
• Reducing the national debt

Before committing tens of billions of dollars to redesign one airport, elected officials should demonstrate why this project deserves priority over these competing needs.

Modernization Doesn’t Require Overspending

Most Americans support improving airports.

But modernization should focus on efficiency, safety, and value—not unnecessary spending.

Smart investments should deliver measurable improvements while respecting taxpayers.

Our Request

• We respectfully ask federal officials and airport leadership to halt any commitment to this proposed renovation until:
• A complete financial breakdown is released.
• Independent experts review the proposal.
• Less expensive alternatives are publicly evaluated.
• Taxpayers have an opportunity to provide meaningful input.

Fiscal responsibility requires transparency—not trillion-dollar thinking on a billion-dollar project.

Sign this petition if you believe every taxpayer dollar should be justified before billions are committed to rebuilding Washington Dulles International Airport.