FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Proposed District of Columbia Heliport (1971)

Original title: Heliport for the District of Columbia: hearing before the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds of the Committee on Public Works, House of Representatives, Ninety-second Congress, first session, on H.R. 9723 to amend Public Law 89-759, Eighty-ninth Congress (80 Stat. 1308) (District of Columbia Temporary Heliport Act); Public law 90-9264, Ninetieth Congress (1968) (Visitors' Center Act) and the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended (72 Stat. 754 as amended by 76 Stat. 143, 49 U.S.C. 1371; 72 Stat. 758, as amended by 74 Stat. 445, 49 U.S.C. 1373; 72 Stat. 760, 49 U.S.C. 1374; 72 Stat. 788, 49 U.S.C. 1482), September 23, 1971.

July 14, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing addresses the legal and regulatory framework necessary to authorize a heliport in Washington, D.C., involving amendments to existing laws governing public buildings, visitor centers, and federal aviation standards.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

District of Columbia residents

The proposed heliport would be located within the District, potentially impacting local infrastructure and aviation regulations.

Federal Aviation Administration

The agency is responsible for the standards and regulations being reviewed under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 14, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a record of a 1971 Congressional hearing held by the House Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds regarding H.R. 9723. The hearing focused on legislative amendments required to facilitate the establishment of a heliport in the District of Columbia.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on September 23, 1971.
The Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds held the hearing to discuss H.R. 9723.
The bill proposes amendments to the District of Columbia Temporary Heliport Act (Public Law 89-759).
The hearing scope includes review of the Visitors' Center Act (Public Law 90-9264).
The hearing involves a review of multiple sections of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, specifically regarding aviation regulation and standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to discuss H.R. 9723, a bill aimed at amending existing laws to allow for the creation of a heliport in the District of Columbia.

Which laws were being reviewed for amendment?

The hearing reviewed the District of Columbia Temporary Heliport Act, the Visitors' Center Act, and various sections of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958.

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