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HR5049Referred to Committee

Protecting Communities from Helicopter Noise Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-08-26
Introduced
6
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Robert Menendez
Robert Menendez
Democrat · NJ · Representative
Votes with party: 97.3% (554 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/M001226

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (6)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Daniel S. Goldman (D-NY-10)Original· 2025-08-26
  • Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-12)Original· 2025-08-26
  • LaMonica McIver (D-NJ-10)Original· 2025-08-26
  • Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11)Original· 2025-08-26
  • Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1)· 2025-09-10
  • Nellie Pou (D-NJ-9)· 2026-05-07

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

2025-08-27

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureReferred To · 2025-08-26

Previously

  • Transportation and Infrastructure CommitteeReferred To · 2025-08-26

Plain-English Summary

The legislation would establish new rules to reduce noise pollution from helicopters flying over residential areas and communities. It would likely require helicopter operators to follow stricter flight paths, altitude limits, or operational restrictions in populated zones, affecting both civilian helicopter services and potentially military operations. The goal is to protect residents from excessive noise while balancing the needs of emergency services, tour operators, and other helicopter users.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Transportation and Public Works
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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