118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1071Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2023

To impose safety requirements on commercial air tour flights, and for other purposes.

Transportation and public works
Introduced Feb 17, 2023
Last action Feb 21, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
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Referred
Feb 21, 2023
T&I
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 8 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Feb 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Feb 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.