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HR 9530

Quiet Skies Act

119th Congress Introduced by Rick Crawford and 2 co-sponsors

H.R. 9530 would require the Transportation Secretary to issue final regulations prohibiting certain in-flight cell phone voice calls on scheduled passenger flights within 180 days.

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Bill Summary · HR 9530

Overview

  • Bill: H.R. 9530 (Quiet Skies Act)
  • Session: 119th Congress, 2nd Session
  • Introduced: June 29, 2026 by Rep. Hillary Scholten, with cosponsors Rep. Greg Stanton and Rep. Rick Crawford
  • Jurisdiction: United States House of Representatives; referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
  • Purpose: To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations prohibiting certain cell phone voice communications on aircraft in scheduled passenger interstate or intrastate air transportation.

Primary purpose and intent

  • The bill seeks to reduce or eliminate the ability to use cell phone voice communications on commercial airplanes. The core objective is to create a regulatory prohibition on certain in-flight cell phone calls to promote a quieter cabin environment during scheduled passenger flights.

Key provisions

  • Requirement to regulate: The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to develop and issue final regulations prohibiting certain cell phone voice communications on aircraft operating in scheduled passenger interstate or intrastate air transportation.
  • Timeline for rulemaking: The Secretary must issue the final rule within 180 days after the date of enactment of the Act.
  • Authority reference: The regulation is to be implemented pursuant to the authority provided in 49 U.S.C. § 41725 (which pertains to regulations governing aviation consumer protection and related standards).

Affected entities and impact

  • Affected parties: Commercial passenger airlines and their passengers engaged in interstate or intrastate flight operations within the U.S.
  • Impact on passengers: Intended limitation or prohibition of in-flight voice calls from personal cell phones, potentially improving cabin comfort, reducing interruptions, and minimizing disturbances for travelers.
  • Impact on carriers: Airlines would be required to enforce the new restrictions and ensure compliance with the final rule.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and referral: The bill was introduced in the House on June 29, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • Action required: The Secretary of Transportation is obligated to publish a final rule prohibiting certain in-flight cell phone voice communications within 180 days of enactment.
  • Status: As of the provided text, the bill has been introduced and referred; no final rule or implementation date beyond the 180-day deadline.

Notes for readers

  • The bill focuses specifically on prohibiting certain cell phone voice communications on aircraft in scheduled passenger service. It does not detail broader restrictions on data use (texting, apps) or on non-passenger aviation activities.
  • The 180-day deadline establishes a relatively rapid rulemaking timeline, signaling a priority on in-flight cabin environment and communications policy.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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