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To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize owners or operators of general aviation airports to impose certain restrictions relating to aircraft noise, and for other purposes.
Summary
This bill gives owners and operators of general aviation airports (small noncertified airports) the authority to work with the Federal Aviation Administration to implement reasonable restrictions on aircraft noise by adjusting air traffic patterns and training flight routes. Airports can request accommodations to limit aircraft noise, and must consult with surrounding communities when doing so. The FAA can reject or temporarily restrict these accommodations only in emergencies. Federal funding cannot be withheld from or denied to general aviation airports based on their efforts to reduce aircraft noise under this bill. The Transportation Department must update FAA regulations to allow general aviation airports to implement effective noise abatement measures.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO)
6 cosponsors
- Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI)
- Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA)
- Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D-CA)
- Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49] (D-CA)
- Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] (D-MA)
- Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Joe Neguse’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK $31,726
- HOLLAND & HART $17,400
- ELEVATIONS CREDIT UNION $14,600
- FOUNDRY GROUP $14,200
- DISH NETWORK $13,200
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Joe Neguse → · Outside spending →
Actions (3)
- Sep 9, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. · house
- Sep 8, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. · house
- Sep 8, 2025 Introduced in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 8, 2025
Mr. Neguse (for himself, Mr. Khanna, Ms. Jayapal, Mr. Moulton, Mr. Case, Mr. Levin, and Mr. Suozzi) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
A BILL
To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize owners or operators of general aviation airports to impose certain restrictions relating to aircraft noise, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Aircraft Noise Reduction Act”.
SEC. 2. AUTHORITY OF GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORTS TO RESTRICT FLIGHTS FOR PURPOSES OF IMPLEMENTING AIRCRAFT NOISE LIMITATIONS.
(a) In General.—Subchapter II of chapter 475 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: “Sec. 47535. Authority of general aviation airports to restrict flights for purposes of implementing aircraft noise limitations
“(a) In General.—Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, for purposes of implementing aircraft noise limitations, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall consult with an owner or operator of a general aviation airport, upon request by such owner or operator, to provide for reasonable adjustments to air traffic and training patterns of noncommercial charter flights so long as such adjustments do not otherwise violate law.
“(b) Community Input.—In implementing reasonable accommodations under subsection (a), an owner or operator of a general aviation airport and the Administrator shall take into account input received from individuals or entities in communities surrounding the airport.
“(c) Federal Funding.—No Federal funds, including a grant under this chapter, may be withheld from, withdrawn from, or denied to a general aviation airport based solely on an activity carried out by an owner or operator of such airport under this section.
“(d) Emergencies.—The Administrator may reject or temporarily restrict an accommodation under subsection (a), as necessary, in the case of an emergency.
“(e) Definition of General Aviation Airport.—In this section, the term ‘general aviation airport’ means a noncertified airport covered by part 139 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations.”.
(b) Analysis.—The analysis for subchapter II of chapter 475 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
“47535. Authority of general aviation airports to restrict flights for purposes of implementing aircraft noise limitations.”.
(c) Regulatory Updates.—The Secretary of Transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to update part 150 and part 161 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, to allow the owners and operators of general aviation airports to implement effective noise abatement measures, as determined appropriate by such owners and operators. <all>
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