Bills · HR 2887
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2887Transportation and Public Works
Protecting Outdoor Concerts Act of 2025
INTRO APR 10· LAST ACTION APR 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenCurrently, while flight restrictions can be put in place for various reasons, there isn't a consistent and specific process for large outdoor music festivals. This bill addresses growing concerns about safety and security at these events, especially with the increasing use of drones. If this bill becomes law, it would create a clear, predictable way to manage airspace, making festivals safer for attendees and performers.
Voters should care because it could prevent accidents or intentional disruptions from aircraft, including drones, at major public gatherings. If the bill doesn't pass, the current, more ad-hoc approach to flight restrictions over such events would continue, potentially leaving gaps in public safety measures.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create or update rules for temporary flight restrictions around outdoor music festivals.
This establishes a new, specific regulatory process for managing airspace over a type of large public gathering that currently lacks consistent, explicit coverage.
PROVISION 02
These flight restrictions will apply to both manned aircraft (like planes and helicopters) and unmanned aircraft (drones).
Explicitly including drones addresses a modern and growing safety and security concern at large events.
PROVISION 03
The restrictions apply to festivals expected to have at least 30,000 attendees per day, when the FAA deems it necessary for safety or air efficiency.
This sets a clear size threshold and safety criteria for when these new rules would be used.
PROVISION 04
The FAA must issue or revise these regulations within one year after the bill becomes law.
This provision sets a specific deadline for the federal agency to implement the new safety measures.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSAPR 10
Introduced in House
APR 10
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
APR 10
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2887
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 10, 2025
Last actionApr 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 10, 2025
House BillHR 2887Transportation and Public Works
Protecting Outdoor Concerts Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 10, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 10, 2025
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