House Bill 389
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 21, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
389
Congress
117
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
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.
January 21, 2021
02/04/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
01/21/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
01/21/2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E56)
01/21/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:14 PM