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Prioritizing Community Well-being in National Park Air Tour Regulations.

This law mandates that voluntary agreements for commercial sightseeing flights over national parks must now formally consider the well-being of the communities located beneath the flight paths. This change grants local residents, including Native American tribes, a stronger voice in mitigating noise and disturbances caused by air tourism operations. The goal is to improve the quality of life in areas adjacent to national parks.
Key points
Requires authorities to consider the impact of air tour noise and disturbances on the quality of life for communities near national parks.
Ensures local communities and Indian tribes have the right to be consulted regarding regulations for commercial air tours over their lands.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6153
Sponsor: Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Communities Before Air Tourism Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6153.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires authorities to consider the impact of air tour noise and disturbances on the quality of life for communities near national parks.
  • Ensures local communities and Indian tribes have the right to be consulted regarding regulations for commercial air tours over their lands.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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Transport Environment