To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to enter into appropriate arrangements with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to provide for a report on the health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution, and for other purposes.
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IntroducedMr. Lynch (for himself, Ms. Chu, Mr. Smith of Washington, …
Summary
What This Bill Does:
This bill tells the head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to work with a group called the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Together, they'll create a committee of health and environmental experts who will study how air traffic noise and pollution affect our health. The committee will then publish a report on their findings.
Who Benefits and How:
- Airport neighbors: They might get more information about potential health impacts of living near airports.
- Health organizations: They could use the report to better understand and address health issues related to air traffic noise and pollution.
- Environmental groups: They may find the report helpful in advocating for cleaner aviation practices.
Who Bears the Burden and How:
- FAA: They'll have to coordinate with the National Academies, which might require some extra work.
- Taxpayers: While there's no direct cost mentioned, taxpayer money will fund this study as part of government spending.
Key Provisions:
- The FAA must team up with the National Academies within 30 days after this bill becomes law.
- A committee of health and environmental experts will be formed to study air traffic noise and pollution's effects on our health.
- The committee will publish a report detailing their findings, which will be sent to various government officials and committees.
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
This bill directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to collaborate with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study and report on the health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution.
Policy Domains
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_administrator"
- → Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration
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