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H.R. 536 (105th)

Quiet Communities Act of 1997

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Introduced

4 February 1997

Last action

18 February 1997 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Sponsors

NITA LOWEY, Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Skaggs, David E. [D-CO-2], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13], Sheila Jackson Lee, Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], BOBBY RUSH, Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-9], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], JOHN LEWIS, Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12], CAROLYN MALONEY, Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], JOSE SERRANO, Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9], Rep. Flake, Floyd H. [D-NY-6], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-30], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], RODNEY FRELINGHUYSEN, Rep. Franks, Bob [R-NJ-7], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Molinari, Susan [R-NY-14], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Bill Pascrell, Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24], Zoe Lofgren, Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-12], Rep. Pappas, Michael [R-NJ-12], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6]

Subjects

Environment, Aviation, Education

Source updated

21 August 2025

Environment · Aviation · Education

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Summary

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, with funds provided for the Office, to conduct a study of airport noise, examining the Federal Aviation Administration's selection of noise measurement methodologies, health impact thresholds, and abatement program effectiveness. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 4 February 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to House Commerce

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 February 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 February 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 February 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 14 February 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 February 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Source: Committee

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