The main purpose of this legislation is to enhance safety and reduce noise pollution by prohibiting helicopter flights near the Statue of Liberty National Monument. The goal is to protect both the iconic landmark and the experience of visitors while ensuring that essential services can still operate in the area when necessary. The key provisions of this law include a complete ban on civil helicopter flights within a 20-mile radius of the Statue of Liberty, effective within 60 days of the law's enactment. However, there are exceptions to this prohibition.