H.R. 389 — Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2021

Summary

Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2021

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.

2021-01-21
Introduced in House
2021-01-21
Introduced in House
2021-01-21
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E56)
2021-01-21
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2021-02-04
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.