This bill allows small airports that have very few commercial flights (less than 2,500 per year) to adjust air traffic patterns to limit aircraft noise in surrounding communities. It requires the Department of Transportation to update regulations to help these small airports implement effective noise reduction measures.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
SponsorMaxine Waters (D-CA)
Introduced7/17/2025
StatusPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 184.
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SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act
This bill allows small airports that have very few commercial flights (less than 2,500 per year) to adjust air traffic patterns to limit aircraft noise in surrounding communities. It requires the Department of Transportation to update regulations to help these
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This bill allows small airports that have very few commercial flights (less than 2,500 per year) to adjust air traffic patterns to limit aircraft noise in surrounding communities. It requires the Department of Transportation to update regulations to help these small airports implement effective noise reduction measures.
Bill Number
4495
Sponsor
Maxine Waters (D-CA)
Introduced
7/17/2025
Status
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 184.
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
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Fact Sheet
Title
SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act
Bill Number
4495
Sponsor
Maxine Waters (D-CA)
Status
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 184.
Introduced
7/17/2025
Summary
This bill allows small airports that have very few commercial flights (less than 2,500 per year) to adjust air traffic patterns to limit aircraft noise in surrounding communities. It requires the Department of Transportation to update regulations to help these small airports implement effective nois
This bill allows small airports that have very few commercial flights (less than 2,500 per year) to adjust air traffic patterns to limit aircraft noise in surrounding communities. It requires the Department of Transportation to update regulations to help these small airports implement effective noise reduction measures.
Last updated: 12/30/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>Aircraft Noise Reduction Act</strong></p><p>This bill allows a general aviation airport to make reasonable adjustments to air traffic and training patterns of noncommercial charter flights for the purposes of implementing aircraft noise limitations. A <em>general aviation airport </em>is a public-use airport that does not have scheduled service or that has scheduled service with less than 2,500 passenger boardings per year. </p><p>Specifically, upon the request of a general aviation airport, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must consult with the airport and provide for reasonable adjustments to air traffic and training patterns that do not otherwise violate law.</p><p>No federal funds may be withheld from, withdrawn from, or denied to a general aviation airport based solely on an activity carried out under this bill. </p><p>In the case of an emergency, the FAA may reject or temporarily restrict an accommodation to a general aviation airport to implement aircraft noise limitations.</p><p>Further, the Department of Transportation must update current regulations, as necessary, to allow general aviation airports to implement effective noise abatement measures, as determined appropriate by general aviation airport owners and 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Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Allows small, general aviation airports to request reasonable adjustments to air traffic and training patterns to implement aircraft noise limitations.
Prohibits the federal government from withholding funding from airports that make these noise-reducing adjustments.
Requires the Department of Transportation to update regulations to help small airports implement effective noise abatement measures.
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
This bill would primarily impact small, general aviation airports that have very low levels of commercial air traffic. By allowing these airports to make changes to air traffic and training patterns, it could provide relief to nearby residents affected by aircraft noise. The updated federal regulations would further empower these small airports to address noise concerns in their communities.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Related Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Aviation and airports
Department of Transportation
Noise pollution
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
4495, 119th Congress (2025). "SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4495
