118th Congress Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 1257: Reducing Helicopter Noise in the District of Columbia Act
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Summary
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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
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History
- Introduced in the House by Eleanor Norton.
Show the full action history (4 actions)
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- Introduced in House
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E163)
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


