1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Helicopter Safety Act of 2019 . 2. Prohibition on certain flights over major cities (a) In general Chapter 447 of title 49 is amended by adding at the end the following: 44741. Prohibition on certain flights over major cities (a) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, no person may operate a civil rotorcraft in covered airspace except as provided for under subsection (b). (b) Exceptions (1) Public health and safety The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to a flight carried out for purposes of public health and safety, including— (A) law enforcement; (B) emergency response; (C) disaster response; (D) the provision of medical services