US HB4547 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on September 27 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-09-27 - Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Pending: House Transportation And Infrastructure Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 27 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-09-27 - Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Pending: House Transportation And Infrastructure Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2019
Sponsors
Rep. Ed Case [D-HI] | Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA] | Rep. Joseph Neguse [D-CO] | Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA] |
Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D-NY] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-09-27 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
2019-09-27 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1223) |
2019-09-27 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Aviation and airports
Labor standards
Noise pollution
Public participation and lobbying
State and local government operations
Transportation and public works
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security
Travel and tourism
Aviation and airports
Labor standards
Noise pollution
Public participation and lobbying
State and local government operations
Transportation and public works
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security
Travel and tourism
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4547/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4547/BILLS-116hr4547ih.pdf |