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Communities Before Air Tourism Act

USA119th CongressHR-6153| House 
| Updated: 11/19/2025
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (5)
Ed Case (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to modify existing federal law pertaining to commercial air tour operations conducted over national parks. Specifically, it amends section 40128(b)(7) of title 49, United States Code, to enhance protections for local populations. The legislation mandates that any voluntary agreement regarding these air tour operations must now explicitly consider the well-being of communities overflown by the aircraft. Furthermore, it expands the scope of entities that must be consulted during the agreement process to include "any community whose lands are, or may be," affected by such operations, alongside existing requirements for Indian tribes.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2613
Communities Before Air Tourism Act
Nov 19, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2613
    Communities Before Air Tourism Act


  • November 19, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 19, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Transportation and Public Works

Communities Before Air Tourism Act

USA119th CongressHR-6153| House 
| Updated: 11/19/2025
This bill aims to modify existing federal law pertaining to commercial air tour operations conducted over national parks. Specifically, it amends section 40128(b)(7) of title 49, United States Code, to enhance protections for local populations. The legislation mandates that any voluntary agreement regarding these air tour operations must now explicitly consider the well-being of communities overflown by the aircraft. Furthermore, it expands the scope of entities that must be consulted during the agreement process to include "any community whose lands are, or may be," affected by such operations, alongside existing requirements for Indian tribes.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2613
Communities Before Air Tourism Act
Nov 19, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2613
    Communities Before Air Tourism Act


  • November 19, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 19, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (5)
Ed Case (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted