Bill · H.R. 898· House(119-HR-898)
Aviation Noise and Emissions Mitigation Act
- Introduced
- 1/31/2025
- Last activity
- 2/1/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- Sponsored by
- Adam Smith
- Cosponsors
- - 15 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Aviation Noise and Emissions Mitigation Act establishes two pilot grant programs through the Environmental Protection Agency. The first program focuses on researching and collecting data regarding aircraft and airport noise and emissions, including greenhouse gases and particulate matter, in communities near flight pathways. The second program aims to mitigate these impacts through various community support services and mitigation strategies. This includes targeting disproportionately impacted, disadvantaged, or low-income communities. The bill seeks to use sophisticated technology to trace noise and emissions to specific sources.
Yes· 3 of 18
Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill prioritizes health interventions and school-based mitigation that benefit children.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill prioritizes low-income households for noise mitigation and energy efficiency upgrades.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically includes Indian Tribal governments as eligible entities for mitigation grants.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Data for Communities: The research program aims to use technology that allows for the tracing of noise and emissions to specific sources, helping communities better understand the primary contributors to their local environment (Section 2(a), 2(b)(1)).
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Targeted Neighborhood Information: The program will produce data at the neighborhood and ZIP Code level to identify and predict the impact of noise and emissions on specific areas (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Direct Mitigation of Noise and Environmental Impacts: Funding can be used for noise mitigation packages, such as weatherization, retrofitting, or energy efficiency upgrades for households and schools (Section 3(b)(4)(A)).
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Public Health Improvements: The bill allows for health care services and public health interventions to address the impacts of airport noise and pollution on health and quality of life, specifically for vulnerable populations and children (Section 3(b)(4)(C)).
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Support for Disadvantaged Communities: The mitigation program prioritizes communities that are disproportionately impacted, disadvantaged, or have a higher prevalence of diseases associated with environmental exposures (Section 3(b)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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 Children+5Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Native Americans+5Good For African Americans+4Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Urban Residents+4Good For Students+3Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2Good For White Americans+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Affordable Housing+3Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1
- 4/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/12/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/10/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 2/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/1/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- 1/31/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
Suzan DelBeneDemocrat · Washington
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Ted LieuDemocrat · California
Mike LevinDemocrat · California
Grace MengDemocrat · New York
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California
Mike QuigleyDemocrat · Illinois
Raul RuizDemocrat · California
Jamie RaskinDemocrat · Maryland
Janice SchakowskyDemocrat · Illinois
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York