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Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1071| House 
| Updated: 2/21/2023
Ed Case

Ed Case

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (7)
Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2023 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-389
Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2021
Feb 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4547
    Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-389
    Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2021


  • February 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 17, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • February 21, 2023
    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 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1071| House 
| Updated: 2/21/2023
Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2023 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-389
Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2021
Feb 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4547
    Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-389
    Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2021


  • February 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 17, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • February 21, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Ed Case

Ed Case

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (7)
Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (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