[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 68 (Thursday, April 26, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H3691]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             QUIETER SKIES

  (Ms. LEE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I want to comment very briefly on the Federal 
Aviation Reauthorization Act, which provides long-term stability for 
our Nation's aviation community and critical investments in U.S. 
airports. I have many, many issues in my district that this bill, 
hopefully, will address.
  Airplane noise is an issue that directly affects my constituents in 
the East Bay. I have convened meetings with Federal and local 
stakeholders to come up with a regional solution to airport noise in 
the bay area.
  This bill will help us make progress to address noise pollution and 
ensure that my constituents can live under quiet skies. It would 
establish a pilot program for the Department of Transportation to give 
grants of up to $2.5 million to six airports for noise mitigation 
projects. That is so important.
  Also, I am pleased to see that the bill includes language that would 
require the FAA to partner with higher education institutions to assess 
the health effects of white noise.
  While these changes may not reduce airplane noise immediately, we are 
moving in the right direction. I look forward to working with the FAA 
to ensure my constituents affected by airplane noise are addressed in a 
timely fashion. This legislation is critical legislation to help 
support America's innovation in aviation technology and will ensure 
quieter skies for all.

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