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HR 5142 107th Congress House

LAX Contour Expansion Act

Official title: To provide that the standard for soundproofing a residential building under section 47502 of title 49, United States Code, for Los Angeles International Airpor… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To provide that the standard for soundproofing a residential building under section 47502 of title 49, United States Code, for Los Angeles International Airport shall be a community noise equivalent level of 60 decibels instead of 65 decibels, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 16, 2002 Introduced by: Waters, Maxine Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Transportation and Public Works AirportsApartment housesBuilding lawsCalifornia
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It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) 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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Jul 17, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jul 16, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 16, 2002
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 Latest action July 17, 2002

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
LAX Contour Expansion Act - Provides that the standard for soundproofing a residential building under specified Federal law (relating to noise measurement, exposure systems, and land use compatible with noise exposure) for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) shall be a community noise equivalent level of 60 decibels instead of 65 decibels. Declares that the submission to the Secretary of Transportation by the operator of LAX of a certain noise exposure map shall not affect the eligibility of a residential building that was eligible on June 1, 2002, for certain noise mitigation assistance.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5142: LAX Contour Expansion Act. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-5142/
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"H.R. 5142: LAX Contour Expansion Act." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-5142/.
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H.R. 5142, 107th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-5142/.
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