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Improving Helicopter Safety Act of 2025
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
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3196
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
11Democrat Cosponsors
9Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3196
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3196
To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit helicopter flights near Statue of Liberty National Monument, and for other purposes.
To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit helicopter flights near Statue of Liberty National Monument, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3196
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