Rep. Mark Pocan is advocating for additional funding to address F-35 noise pollution in Wisconsin after previous funding of $50 million was allocated. His constituents are adversely affected by the noise from F-35 jets based at Truax Field, leading to health complaints. The Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation has denied a recent $18 million funding request aimed at improving home insulation and systems to reduce noise exposure, which Pocan argues is necessary to enhance residents' quality of life.
Rep. Mark Pocan emphasized the urgency of addressing F-35 noise pollution, stating that aircraft continue to generate deafening noise, impacting health and quality of life for local residents.
Despite previous funding of $50 million for noise mitigation, the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation denied a subsequent request, leaving many residents' homes still suffering from excessive noise.
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