House Bill 4880
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Improving Helicopter Safety Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 28, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4880
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Improving Helicopter Safety Act of 2019
This bill prohibits operating helicopter flights over any city with a population of over 8 million and a population density of over 25,000 people per square mile, except for purposes of (1) public health and safety, including law enforcement and emergency response; and (2) heavy-lift operations in support of construction and infrastructure maintenance.
October 28, 2019
10/28/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
10/28/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
10/28/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:32:34 AM