Sound Insulation Treatment Repair and Replacement Program Act

Key Points

• This bill allows the government to help homeowners fix or replace old soundproofing that was paid for by federal funds but is now failing. It targets homes near four large airports where noise from planes is still a major problem.
• To qualify, the original soundproofing must have been installed before 2002. Homeowners must show that the old materials were low quality, have fallen apart, or actually caused physical damage to the house.
• The program is only for homes in very noisy areas where the inside noise level is still too high. The new repairs must be able to significantly lower the noise level inside the home to make it worth the cost.
• Homeowners must first try to use their own insurance or warranties before asking for this federal help. The bill also makes sure that the damage was not caused by the homeowner failing to take care of their house.
• Airports would be allowed to use federal money to survey local homes to see which ones need these repairs. This helps identify families who are struggling with loud plane noise because of old, broken insulation.

Impact Analysis

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