US HB4547 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on September 27 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-09-27 - Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Pending: House Transportation And Infrastructure Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

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.

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Title

Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2019

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History

DateChamberAction
2019-09-27HouseReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2019-09-27HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1223)
2019-09-27HouseIntroduced in House

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