What does Preamble of Negating Neighborhood Noise Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to amend the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 The amendment permits the construction of certain noise barriers Funds for noise barriers would come from the Highway Trust Fund

What does SHORT TITLE. of Negating Neighborhood Noise Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Negating Neighborhood Noise Act of 2026

What does PERMITTING USE OF HIGHWAY TRUST FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF of Negating Neighborhood Noise Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 339(b) of the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995. It generally prohibits the use of Highway Trust Fund funds for constructing Type II noise barriers under specific sections of Title 23, United States Code. Exceptions to this prohibition exist if the barrier was not part of a project approved before November 28, 1995. Another exception applies if the barrier is proposed along lands that were developed or under substantial construction before the highway's rights-of-way acquisition or construction. A final exception allows for construction if the Secretary determines the barrier separates a highway from a group of structures, where the majority are residential and at least 10 years old.

What does ELIGIBILITY FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. of Negating Neighborhood Noise Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 133 of Title 23, United States Code. It adds a new paragraph (25) to subsection (b) allowing for the use of Surface Transportation Block Grant funds for planning, design, preservation, or construction of a Type II noise barrier. The noise barrier must be described in section 772.5 of Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations and consistent with section 339(b) of the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995. It modifies subsection (c)(2) to include paragraph (23) and the newly added paragraph (25).

What does MULTIPURPOSE NOISE BARRIERS. of Negating Neighborhood Noise Act of 2026 do?

The Secretary of Transportation ensures noise barriers can be multipurpose. States may approve secondary uses on noise barriers within Federal-aid highway rights-of-way. Multipurpose noise barriers can host renewable energy or broadband infrastructure.

What does AESTHETICS. of Negating Neighborhood Noise Act of 2026 do?

This section addresses the aesthetics of noise barriers. Project sponsors constructing or preserving noise barriers under specified acts must consider aesthetics. Consideration of aesthetics should be consistent with the Federal Highway Administration's Noise Barrier Design Handbook.

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Negating Neighborhood Noise Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/7/2026 · Introduced: 5/7/2026

Author: Nikema Williams (D-GA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill generally prohibits using the Highway Trust Fund for constructing certain noise barriers, but allows exceptions for barriers not part of pre-1995 projects, those near developed areas, or those deemed necessary by the Secretary to separate highways from established residential areas.
The bill allows states to use Surface Transportation Block Grant funds for planning, design, preservation, or construction of noise barriers that meet specific criteria and align with existing regulations.
This legislation permits noise barriers to serve multiple purposes, such as hosting renewable energy or broadband infrastructure, while also requiring project sponsors to consider aesthetics in their design.

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