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S 951 105th Congress Senate Environmental Protection Congress Congressional reporting requirements Environmental Protection Agency Environmental education Environmental health Environmental research Executive reorganization Government Operations and Politics Noise Science, Technology, Communications Standards Transportation and Public Works

Quiet Communities Act of 1997

Introduced: June 24, 1997 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 24, 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jun 24, 1997
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6186)
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Quiet Communities Act of 1997 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to reestablish an Office of Noise Abatement and Control, which shall be responsible for coordinating Federal noise abatement activities, updating or developing noise standards, providing technical assistance to local communities, and promoting research and education.

Requires the Administrator to: (1) conduct a study of airport noise, examining the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) selection of noise measurement methodologies, health impact thresholds, and abatement program effectiveness; and (2) submit such study to the Congress and the FAA.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now June 24, 1997

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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Murray, Patty
Washington · Nov 7, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 951: Quiet Communities Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-S-951/
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