arrow_back Trending Legislation
Share share

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.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
SNORE Act of 2021
Print number: HR 4931
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Process start date: 2021-08-03
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch
Summary & Status

Key Questions about San Francisco Airport Noise Reduction: Residential Soundproofing Program

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 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.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 4931

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. Review our public AI processing logs for full transparency, and use Lustra to track active legislation for instant status push notifications.

CATEGORIES

Transport Real Estate Environment