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HOUSE 1257118th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Reducing Helicopter Noise in the District of Columbia Act

Last Action
3/1/2023

Actions

  • 2023-03-01Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • 2023-02-28Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • 2023-02-28Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E163)
  • 2023-02-28Introduced in House
  • 2023-02-28Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-02-28 (00)

Reducing Helicopter Noise in the District of Columbia Act

This bill requires helicopters and other rotorcraft in the District of Columbia to fly at the maximum altitude permitted by the Federal Aviation Administration unless an exception applies. The exceptions specified in the bill allow for lower altitude flights if necessary to

  • ensure aviation safety,
  • transport the President or Vice President,
  • protect patients in medical-related flights,
  • take off or land, or
  • engage in active law enforcement or rescue operations.
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