Quiet Skies Act
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The Quiet Skies Act mandates the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations prohibiting certain cell phone voice communications on aircraft. The bill is straightforward in its intent and scope, focusing solely on the regulation of in-flight cell phone use without involving financial allocations or complex enforcement mechanisms.
Structural flags
⚑ No enforcement or oversight — imposes duties but names no enforcement or oversight mechanism
Legislative structure
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| Date | Time | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | — | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
| 2026-06-29 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2026-06-29 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2026-06-30 | — | Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. |
| 2026-09-15 | — | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| 2026-09-15 | — | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 2026-09-15 | — | Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged |
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- 2026-09-18 16:59:30.189+00
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- 2026-09-15
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