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Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-389| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2021
Ed Case

Ed Case

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (9)
Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4547
Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2019
Jan 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 21, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E56)
Feb 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4547
    Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2019


  • January 21, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 21, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • January 21, 2021
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E56)


  • February 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Transportation and Public Works

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsLabor standardsNoise pollutionPublic participation and lobbyingState and local government operationsTransportation employeesTransportation safety and securityTravel and tourism

Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-389| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2021
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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4547
Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2019
Jan 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 21, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E56)
Feb 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4547
    Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2019


  • January 21, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 21, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • January 21, 2021
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E56)


  • February 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Ed Case

Ed Case

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (9)
Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsLabor standardsNoise pollutionPublic participation and lobbyingState and local government operationsTransportation employeesTransportation safety and securityTravel and tourism