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US S82

US S82
Ensuring Health Safety in the Skies Act of 2021


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Introduced
01/28/2021
In Committee
05/12/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require a joint task force on air travel during and after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Ensuring Health Safety in the Skies Act of 2021, establishes a Joint Task Force on Air Travel During and After the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. The Joint Task Force, comprised of representatives from various government agencies, is tasked with developing recommended requirements, plans, and guidelines to address the health, safety, security, and logistical issues related to air travel during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, including modifying airport and air carrier operations, mitigating public health and economic impacts, and addressing privacy and civil liberty concerns. The bill also creates a Joint Federal Advisory Committee to provide consensus policy recommendations to the Joint Task Force. The Joint Task Force is required to provide preliminary briefings to Congress and submit a final report within 18 months of the bill's enactment.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 204. (on 12/17/2021)

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