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House passes amendment to prioritize efforts to combat airplane, helicopter noise
Washington,
June 25, 2019
Washington Post |
The House on Monday passed an amendment directing the Federal Aviation Administration to prioritize combating airplane and helicopter noise. The measure was sponsored by Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), who co-chairs the Quiet Skies Caucus, a group of lawmakers who represent districts dealing with issues related to aircraft noise. “Our amendment to direct the FAA to prioritize airplane and helicopter noise is critical to the work we have already done in the District and the region on airplane and helicopter noise,” Norton said. “It is our latest effort to provide much-needed relief to our neighborhoods and families affected by such noise.” The amendment was added to the fiscal 2020 transportation appropriations bill. The amendment was co-sponsored by Democratic Reps. Don Beyer (Va.), Ruben Gallego (Ariz.), Ro Khanna (Calif.), Jimmy Panetta (Calif), Scott Peters (Calif), Mike Quigley (Ill.) Jamie B. Raskin (Md.), Jan Schakowsky (Ill.), Brad Sherman (Calif.) and Thomas Suozzi (N.Y.). |