HR 3196

Improving Helicopter Safety Act of 2025

Summary

Improving Helicopter Safety Act of 2025 This bill generally prohibits the operation of a civil helicopter within a 20-mile radius of the Statue of Liberty National Monument in New York, New York. The bill includes an exception for flights carried out for the purposes of (1) public health and safety (e.g., for law enforcement or the provision of medical services), or (2) heavy-lift operations in support of construction and infrastructure maintenance. The Federal Aviation Administration must issue or update regulations to carry out the requirements of this bill.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D-NY-12]
Cosponsors
7
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works
Introduced
2025-05-05
Latest action
2025-05-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-05-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • 2025-05-05: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • 2025-05-05: Introduced in House
  • 2025-05-05: Introduced in House