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Airport Noise: Empowering Residents to Combat Nuisance

This bill aims to make it easier for individuals and cities to sue airports for excessive ground-based noise. It allows states to set their own noise standards and conduct studies, potentially leading to better protection for residents from noise disturbances and property value depreciation.
Key points
Individuals and cities within 5 miles of an airport can sue airports for ground-based noise in state courts.
States can establish their own airport noise standards and conduct studies to identify harmful noise levels and their impact on property values.
The act seeks to protect citizens from the negative effects of airport noise on health, quality of life, and property value.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4926
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Process start date: 2021-08-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

LEAVE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4926.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-08-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Individuals and cities within 5 miles of an airport can sue airports for ground-based noise in state courts.
  • States can establish their own airport noise standards and conduct studies to identify harmful noise levels and their impact on property values.
  • The act seeks to protect citizens from the negative effects of airport noise on health, quality of life, and property value.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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