Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 21, 2021Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 389
Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 21, 2021)
Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2021
This bill sets forth requirements for commercial air tour flights.
Among other requirements, the bill
- prohibits tour flights within a half mile of military installations, national cemeteries, national wilderness areas, national parks, and national wildlife refuges;
- prohibits tour flights from operating at an altitude of less than 1,500 feet;
- requires tour flights over occupied areas (e.g., residential, commercial, and recreational areas) to be no louder than 55dbA; and
- allows states and localities to impose additional requirements that are stricter than the minimum federal requirements.
What just happenedFeb 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1](D-HI)Sponsor
9 cosponsors9 D
9cosponsors1committees5actions9subjects
- Introduced in HouseJan 21, 2021
- Feb 4, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Aviation Subcommittee - Jan 21, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jan 21, 2021IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E56)
- Jan 21, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 21, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House