Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation aims to restrict civil helicopter operations around the Statue of Liberty National Monument. It proposes amending title 49, United States Code, to establish a new prohibition on flights within a 20-mile radius of the monument. This ban would take effect 60 days after the bill's enactment, with specific exemptions carved out for critical services. These exceptions include flights for public health and safety , such as law enforcement, emergency and disaster response, medical services, and other public benefit activities like research or official news operations. Additionally, flights for infrastructure maintenance involving heavy-lift operations would also be permitted, and the Federal Aviation Administration is directed to issue necessary regulations within 90 days to implement these restrictions.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public Works
Improving Helicopter Safety Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-3196| House
| Updated: 5/5/2025
This legislation aims to restrict civil helicopter operations around the Statue of Liberty National Monument. It proposes amending title 49, United States Code, to establish a new prohibition on flights within a 20-mile radius of the monument. This ban would take effect 60 days after the bill's enactment, with specific exemptions carved out for critical services. These exceptions include flights for public health and safety , such as law enforcement, emergency and disaster response, medical services, and other public benefit activities like research or official news operations. Additionally, flights for infrastructure maintenance involving heavy-lift operations would also be permitted, and the Federal Aviation Administration is directed to issue necessary regulations within 90 days to implement these restrictions.