Proposal:Communities Before Air Tourism Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 118th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 2613
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	118
Status	Archived — 118th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Communities Before Air Tourism Act

This bill requires a voluntary agreement for commercial air tour operations over a national park to address specific management issues necessary to protect the park without compromising the well-being of communities overflown by such aircraft. Currently, the voluntary agreement must only address these issues without compromising aviation safety or the air traffic control system.

Further, the bill amends the public review requirements for a proposed voluntary agreement to require consultation with any community whose lands are, or may be, flown over by a commercial air tour operator. Currently, consultation is only required with any Indian tribe whose tribal lands are, or may be, flown over by an operator.

Bill Title

Communities Before Air Tourism Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2023-04-13: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
• 2023-04-13: Introduced in House
• 2023-04-13: Introduced in House
• 2023-04-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.