Quiet Skies Act
To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to prohibit certain cell phone voice communications on aircraft in scheduled passenger interstate or intrastate air transportation.
The Quiet Skies Act, or HB9530, proposes to make it illegal for passengers to use their cell phones for voice calls during scheduled flights that cross state lines or stay within a single state. This bill, sponsored by a bipartisan group including Eric Crawford, Brian Fitzpatrick, Greg Stanton, Michael Lawler, Hillary Scholten, and Robert Bresnahan, was introduced on June 29, 2026, and has since been referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
If passed, this bill would affect all passengers on flights where voice calls would be prohibited. This change is intended to reduce distractions and improve safety for everyone on board. The Secretary of Transportation would be responsible for creating the rules to enforce this ban.
As of June 29, 2026, the bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. On September 15, 2026, it was discharged from the Subcommittee on Aviation and ordered to be reported, indicating it has moved forward in the legislative process. Future steps include committee consideration and a potential vote in the House.
