Bill · H.R. 5205· House(119-HR-5205)
Aircraft Noise Reduction Act
- Introduced
- 9/8/2025
- Last activity
- 9/9/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- Sponsored by
- Joe Neguse
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Aircraft Noise Reduction Act," aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code. It seeks to give owners or operators of general aviation airports the authority to impose certain restrictions regarding aircraft noise. Under this act, the FAA Administrator would consult with airport owners to allow for adjustments to air traffic and training patterns for noncommercial charter flights. The bill also requires that community input be considered during this process. Additionally, it ensures that federal funds cannot be withheld from airports based solely on these noise-related activities.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would people in cities be better off under this?+2
Reducing aircraft noise through adjusted flight patterns provides a direct benefit to people living near airports.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
Providing general aviation airports more authority over noise can benefit local rural communities surrounding those airports.
Does this invest in rural communities?+2
The bill supports general aviation airports which are often vital components of rural infrastructure.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Noise Abatement Adjustments: Owners or operators of general aviation airports can request that the FAA Administrator provide reasonable adjustments to air traffic and training patterns for noncommercial charter flights to implement noise limitations (Sec. 2(a)).
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Community Voice: The bill requires that owners, operators, and the Administrator take into account input received from individuals or entities living in the communities surrounding the airport when implementing accommodations (Sec. 2(b)).
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Implementation of Measures: The Secretary of Transportation is tasked with issuing regulations that allow owners and operators to implement effective noise abatement measures they deem appropriate (Sec. 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Emergency Restrictions: The FAA Administrator maintains the power to reject or temporarily restrict any noise-related accommodations in the event of an emergency (Sec. 2(d)).
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 Rural Residents+2Good For Urban Residents+2Good For Low Income Households+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+1
- 9/9/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- 9/8/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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