Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2021

United States117th CongressHR-389House of Representatives
Updated: Feb 4, 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.

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Timeline

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E56)

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    House of Representatives

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    House of Representatives

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