Protecting Communities from Helicopter Noise Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- +3
- Latest action
- Aug 27, 2025
What it does
The bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a study on helicopter operations within a 20-mile radius of the Statue of Liberty National Monument, focusing on noise impacts, traffic patterns, safety, health, environmental and economic effects, and potential solutions such as rerouting flights or imposing altitude limits. The study must assess compliance with existing voluntary agreements and evaluate the future impact of advanced air mobility technologies like electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The FAA Administrator must submit a report to Congress within 180 days of the bill’s enactment. The legislation aims to address community concerns about helicopter…
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