Bill · S. 5415· Senate(119-S-5415)
Air Traffic Noise and Pollution Expert Consensus Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 9/16/2026
- Last activity
- 9/16/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Elizabeth Warren
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Air Traffic Noise and Pollution Expert Consensus Act of 2026. It directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to work with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Specifically, the Health and Medicine Division must convene a committee of experts within 30 days of the bill's enactment. This committee will examine the health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution. The group will then issue a report detailing current scientific knowledge on these health impacts. Finally, the completed report must be sent to several government officials and congressional committees.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this put more money into scientific research?+3
The legislation requires the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to produce a comprehensive scientific report on air traffic health impacts.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill requires a detailed expert consensus report to be transmitted to key federal agency heads and congressional committees.
Does this put more money into medical research?+3
The bill directs the FAA to arrange for a scientific consensus report on the health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a)(1): This section requires the convening of a committee of experts in health and environmental science within 30 days to examine the health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution. This is a positive step because it puts experts to work quickly on understanding problems that affect everyday people living near flight paths.
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Section 2(a)(2): This section directs the issuance of an expert consensus report detailing current scientific knowledge on the health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution. This is beneficial because it gives the public and our elected officials clear facts about how airplanes might be affecting our health.
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Section 2(b): This section ensures the completed report is transmitted to key leaders, including the Secretary of Health and Human Services and specific committees in the House and Senate. This is positive because it holds our government officials accountable by making sure they receive this vital information directly.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Urban Residents+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+2
- 9/16/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Edward MarkeyDemocrat · Massachusetts