; (B) identifies major challenges facing passengers; and (C) addresses any other relevant issues, as the Assistant Secretary determines to be appropriate. (6) Funding There is authorized to be appropriated $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2024, $13,000,000 for fiscal year 2025, $14,000,000 for fiscal year 2026, $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2027, and $16,000,000 for fiscal year 2028 to carry out this subsection. . 502. Additional within and beyond perimeter slot exemptions at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (a) Increase in number of slot exemptions Section 41718 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (i) Additional slot exemptions (1) Increase in slot exemptions Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 , the Secretary shall grant, by order, 10 exemptions from— (A) the application of sections 49104(a)(5), 49109, and 41714 to air carriers to operate limited frequencies and aircraft on routes between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and domestic airports located within or beyond the perimeter described in section 49109