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Protecting Communities from Helicopter Noise Act

9/19/2025, 4:59 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5049

The Protecting Communities from Helicopter Noise Act, introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 5049 on August 26, 2025, aims to address helicopter noise disturbances impacting communities. The bill likely includes measures to mitigate the effects of helicopter noise pollution on affected areas, possibly through regulations, guidelines, or innovative solutions. Specific directives and actions proposed in the bill could include establishing noise limits, implementing flight path restrictions, or supporting research on noise reduction technologies. For detailed provisions, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at the provided link: https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5049/BILLS-119hr5049ih.pdf.

Current Status of Bill HR 5049

Bill HR 5049 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 26, 2025. Bill HR 5049 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 26, 2025.  Bill HR 5049's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of August 26, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5049

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
9
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5049

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5049

Protecting Communities from Helicopter Noise Act
Protecting Communities from Helicopter Noise Act
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a study on the operation of helicopters within a 20-mile radius of the Statue of Liberty National Monument, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Haven Simpson

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2 months ago

I wonder how this will impact us up here in AK.