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BillHR 8717 · 119

Negating Neighborhood Noise Act of 2026

Introduced
May 7, 2026
Cosponsors
3
Traction
0
Last Action
May 7, 2026

Bill Summary

Allows the use of Highway Trust Fund money to build noise barriers along certain highways. Enables construction of these barriers with existing federal transportation funds.

Sponsored By

Nikema Williams
Democrat · Georgia · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 7, 2026
  3. May 7, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects people living near highways, as it could lead to the construction of noise barriers to reduce traffic noise in their communities. It also impacts state and local transportation agencies, which would be able to use federal funds for these construction projects.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
4backers
  • Democratic4
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (3)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeTransportation and Infrastructure Committee
IntroducedMay 7, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 7, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.