Grand Canyon air tour noise deadline pushed back five years to 2032
In committeeH.R. 7430Latest action
Sponsor: Paul A. Gosar · Representative · AZ
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Official title: FAIR AIR Act
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
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HR 7430 extends the deadline for Grand Canyon air tour operators to adopt quieter aircraft from ~2027 to December 31, 2032.
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What does this do?
HR 7430 moves the deadline for commercial air tour operators to switch to quieter aircraft engines over Grand Canyon National Park from approximately 2027 to December 31, 2032. The underlying requirement, first set by the 2012 law MAP-21, remains unchanged. Only the timeline for compliance is affected.
Who does it affect?
The bill directly affects commercial helicopter and airplane sightseeing companies that operate flights over Grand Canyon National Park. Visitors to the park and residents living nearby are also affected, as they would experience higher aircraft noise levels for a longer period.
Why does it matter?
The extension means the Grand Canyon area will continue to experience current noise levels from air tour aircraft for approximately five additional years. People on the ground in and around the park, including other visitors, would have a longer wait before any noise reduction takes effect.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 9, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Feb 10, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.