Congresswoman Duckworth Cosponsors Silent Skies Act

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Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) announced her cosponorship of the Silent Skies Act. The legislation is an important step towards reducing noise pollution at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The bill requires airlines to expedite the development of technologies to reduce airplane noise in their existing fleets.

"As one of the nation's busiest airports, Chicago O'Hare is a vital hub for passengers and our businesses," said Duckworth. "Projects like the O'Hare Modernization Program will have a strong impact on the region's economy and will generate up to 195,000 new jobs. Still, it is crucial that improvements at O'Hare do not hurt the quality of life for my neighbors. The Silent Skies Act will help mitigate increased noise from O'Hare and allow our economy to grow without disrupting our communities."

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