Bill · H.R. 2569· House(119-HR-2569)
Train Noise and Vibrations Reduction Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/1/2025
- Last activity
- 4/1/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- Sponsored by
- Eleanor Norton
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Train Noise and Vibrations Reduction Act of 2025 directs the Comptroller General of the United States to create a report for Congress. This report must include recommendations on how to reduce train noise and vibrations near residential areas. Additionally, the report must provide cost and benefit estimates for each recommendation. The recommendations should cover various topics such as train modifications, maintenance, and speed limits. The goal is to address the impact of trains on homes through specific mitigation strategies.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would people in cities be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically targets reducing noise and vibration disturbances in residential areas near tracks.
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+3
The bill may lead to transit infrastructure improvements through noise and vibration mitigation recommendations.
Does this give the federal government more power?+1
The bill increases federal oversight by directing the Comptroller General to research and recommend regulations for train operations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reduction of noise and vibrations near homes: The bill seeks recommendations to reduce the physical disturbance caused by trains near residential areas (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Comprehensive mitigation strategies: The report will look into various ways to help people, such as building noise insulation, changing speed limits, and implementing mitigation measures between tracks and homes (Section 2(b)).
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Informed decision making: By requiring estimates of costs and benefits, the bill ensures that recommendations are evaluated for their practical value (Section 2(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text: The provided text does not list any specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1
- 4/1/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E275)
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan