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DemocratBill · H.R. 5049· House(119-HR-5049)

Protecting Communities from Helicopter Noise Act

Rep. Menendez
Age: 41 years
New Jersey
Introduced
8/26/2025
Last activity
8/27/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Sponsored by
Robert Menendez
Cosponsors
Democrat - 4Republican - 2
Transportation and Public Works
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Protecting Communities from Helicopter Noise Act," directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a specific study. The study focuses on helicopter operations within a 20-mile radius of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. The Administrator is tasked with looking into noise levels, safety, health, and the necessity of helicopter traffic. Additionally, the study must investigate potential solutions to reduce or eliminate noise in residential and recreational areas. Finally, a report on these findings must be submitted to Congress within 180 days of the Act's enactment.

Yes

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?+3

    The bill seeks to improve quality of life for residents by studying ways to abate helicopter noise and traffic congestion.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+2

    The bill mandates a study of the environmental issues related to helicopter operations near the Statue of Liberty.

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+1

    The bill directs a study into the health impacts of persistent helicopter noise on local residents.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.