Rep. Meeks, Quiet Skies Caucus Support Studies on Noise Pollution in FY18 Appropriations

Rep. Meeks, Quiet Skies Caucus Support Studies on Noise Pollution in FY18 Appropriations

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, a senior member of the New York Delegation, and the bipartisan Quiet Skies Caucus sent a letter directing the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a "review of their noise standards" and urging Congress to fund "health studies on the impact of airplane and helicopter noise on communities." Congressman Meeks released the following statement in regarding the letter:

"We have yet to realize the full impact of noise pollution on our daily lives. Accordingly, I'm proud to join my colleagues in the Quiet Skies Caucus in ensuring that our government has the necessary knowledge and resources to fully understand and provide solutions for airport noise pollution. This letter is a definite step in the right direction.

"I thank the New York delegation, along with the Chairs and Co-chairs of our caucus for their leadership. I remain dedicated to finding common sense solutions that address the needs of my constituents and I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues on this important issue."