Improving Helicopter Safety Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-06-03T08:05:34Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3196 Improving Helicopter Safety Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/3/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3196

This bill, designated as H.R. 3196 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code to prevent helicopter flights in the vicinity of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. The bill's main focus is on prohibiting such flights, and it may contain additional provisions related to this restriction. Introduced on May 5, 2025, the bill seeks to address concerns related to helicopter operations near the iconic national monument.

Congressional Summary of HR 3196

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3196

Bill HR 3196 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 5, 2025. Bill HR 3196 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 5, 2025. Bill HR 3196's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of May 5, 2025