Bill · H.R. 8244· House(119-HR-8244)
Neighborhood Skies Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 4/9/2026
- Last activity
- 4/9/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Eugene Vindman
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Neighborhood Skies Act of 2026'', directs the Secretary of Defense to provide oversight regarding military flight activity. It requires the submission of an annual report to Congress. This report must detail the number of Department of Defense proficiency flights that took place in the National Capitol Region. The reporting period covers the 12 months preceding the submission. This requirement begins one year after the Act is enacted and continues for two subsequent years.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates annual reporting of Department of Defense proficiency flights to Congress to increase oversight.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+3
The reporting provides increased oversight of military flight activity occurring within the National Capitol Region.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Transparency: The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report on the number of Department of Defense proficiency flights in the National Capitol Region (Section 2, subsection a). This provides information to Congress regarding flight activity in the area.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly identified in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+3
- 4/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Donald BeyerDemocrat · Virginia