Representatives Himes, Williams Introduce Legislation to Reduce Noise Pollution in Communities Near Federal Highways

This press release from Representative James A. Himes (D-CT) was published on 2026-05-13 and titled "Representatives Himes, Williams Introduce Legislation to Reduce Noise Pollution in Communities Near Federal Highways".

Representatives Himes, Williams Introduce Legislation to Reduce Noise Pollution in Communities Near Federal Highways

Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Jim Himes (CT-04) and Nikema Williams (GA-05) announced the introduction of the Negating Neighborhood Noise Act, legislation that would allow communities that abut interstate highways to build noise barriers using federal funds. The Representatives introduced similar legislation in the 117th and 118th Congresses. Far too many Americans have come to accept highway noise [ ]