Improving Helicopter Safety Act of 2025
119-HR-3196119th CongressIntroduced May 5, 2025Transportation and Public Works
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Sponsor
Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12](D-NY-12)7 cosponsors
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.
Actions (4)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
May 5, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 5, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
May 5, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
May 5, 2025Library of Congress