# 119-hr-2887: Protecting Outdoor Concerts Act of 2025

119-hr-2887, Protecting Outdoor Concerts Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (D-CA); status in_committee; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2025-12-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-2887
- Congress: 119
- Title: Protecting Outdoor Concerts Act of 2025
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-04-10
- Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## 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). - 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.

## Provisions PRIA read

- No-fly zones for big concerts: benefit, low. 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…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-2913: Ukraine Support Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-hr-5862: American Energy Independence and Affordability Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-2887 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2887)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-2913: Ukraine Support Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2913)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hr-5862: American Energy Independence and Affordability Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5862)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2887 (as of 2025-12-21).