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San Francisco Airport Noise Reduction: Residential Soundproofing Program

This new law establishes a program to soundproof residential buildings near San Francisco International Airport to reduce aircraft noise. Residents affected by noise may receive soundproof windows and insulation. The airport must soundproof at least 200 homes annually, and if it fails to do so, it must provide funds to noise-affected cities and counties.
Key points
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) must implement a program to soundproof homes in surrounding communities.
The program includes installing noise-dampening windows, insulation, and other residential improvements to reduce aircraft noise.
The airport is required to soundproof at least 200 residential buildings per fiscal year.
If the airport fails to meet the soundproofing quota, it must remit funds to noise-affected cities and counties.
These remitted funds must be used for noise mitigation purposes within two fiscal years.
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Print number: 117_HR_4931
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Process start date: 2021-08-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SNORE Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4931.

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:

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) must implement a program to soundproof homes in surrounding communities.
  • The program includes installing noise-dampening windows, insulation, and other residential improvements to reduce aircraft noise.
  • The airport is required to soundproof at least 200 residential buildings per fiscal year.
  • If the airport fails to meet the soundproofing quota, it must remit funds to noise-affected cities and counties.
  • These remitted funds must be used for noise mitigation purposes within two fiscal years.
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.

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