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119-hr-2887119th CongressWALLET

Protecting Outdoor Concerts Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]

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Summary

This bill would require the FAA to create rules imposing temporary flight restrictions near very large outdoor concerts and music festivals. It targets events with daily attendance of 30,000 or more and covers both manned aircraft and unmanned aircraft (drones).

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  • Attendees and nearby residents would get expanded protection from aircraft hazards during qualifying events, aiming to reduce airborne risks and unsafe congestion.
  • Pilots and other manned-aircraft operators would face temporary no-fly zones issued by Notice to Airmen, treated like aerial demonstrations and major sporting events under 14 CFR 91.145.
  • Drone operators would be subject to the same unmanned-aircraft TFR procedures used for other major events, in line with how areas are designated under 49 U.S.C. 44812.
  • The FAA would be directed to issue or revise regulations and designate TFR areas via NOTAMs within 1 year after enactment.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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No-fly zones for big concerts

Within 1 year of enactment, the FAA would write or update rules. They would allow a NOTAM to set a temporary no-fly zone around outdoor concerts and festivals with 30,000+ people per day. It would cover both planes and drones. The FAA would use it when needed to protect people, keep air safety and efficiency, or prevent unsafe aircraft crowding. The approach would mirror rules for air shows and major sports, and it would not set exact zone sizes or fees.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]

CA • D

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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