Bills · HR 3196
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3196Transportation and Public Works
Improving Helicopter Safety Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 5· LAST ACTION MAY 5
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COSPONSORS
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses concerns about safety and noise pollution caused by helicopter traffic around a major national monument and densely populated urban areas. If this bill becomes law, it would significantly alter airspace usage around one of America's most iconic landmarks, potentially reducing the risk of accidents and improving the quality of life for millions of residents and visitors by cutting down on helicopter noise.
For voters, this means a potential trade-off between convenience and business for helicopter tour operators versus enhanced public safety and reduced environmental impact (noise). If the bill doesn't pass, existing helicopter flight patterns and associated safety and noise concerns in the area would likely continue unchanged.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits most civil helicopter flights within a 20-mile radius of the Statue of Liberty National Monument.
This establishes a restricted zone to reduce potential safety risks and noise from non-essential helicopter traffic near the monument.
PROVISION 02
Includes exceptions for flights related to public health and safety (e.g., law enforcement, emergency response, medical services, news organizations) and infrastructure maintenance.
These exceptions ensure that critical services and essential operations are not hindered by the flight prohibition.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue or update regulations to implement the flight restrictions.
This ensures that the new prohibition is legally enforceable and that helicopter operators have clear guidelines to follow.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 7
D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
33
BILLS LED
15
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 29%
DEM 6 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAY 5
Introduced in House
MAY 5
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
MAY 5
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3196
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 5, 2025
Last actionMay 5, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 5, 2025
House BillHR 3196Transportation and Public Works
Improving Helicopter Safety Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 5, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 5, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
7
COMPLEXITY
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