Sound Insulation Treatment Repair and Replacement Program Act

This bill creates a program allowing airports to seek federal funding for repairing or replacing sound insulation in residential buildings near airports. It directly affects homeowners who previously received federal noise mitigation assistance and now need repairs due to deteriorated or ineffective soundproofing. The key mechanism provides a one-time waiver of standard funding rules if an FAA noise auditor confirms the need - either due to increased aircraft noise or physical damage/deterioration from the original sound insulation. Homeowners must first exhaust warranties, insurance, or legal remedies before applying. The program requires verification that the insulation failure wasn’t caused by neglect and aligns with FAA noise exposure standards.