HR 389 United States House · 117th Congress

Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2021

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.

Issues: ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2021

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Introduced Jan 21, 2021 Last action Feb 4, 2021

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Committee

Feb 4, 2021

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

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Jan 21, 2021

Committee

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Jan 21, 2021

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Introduced in House

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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors