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US HR1895

US HR1895
Transportation Security Public Health Threat Preparedness Act of 2021


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Introduced
03/16/2021
In Committee
03/18/2021
Crossed Over
07/21/2021
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To enhance the preparedness of the Transportation Security Administration for public health threats to the transpor- tation security system of the United States, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Transportation Security Public Health Threat Preparedness Act of 2021, aims to enhance the preparedness of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for public health threats to the transportation security system of the United States. It authorizes the TSA Administrator to provide personnel to other Department of Homeland Security components and federal agencies to improve coordination in preparing for, protecting against, and responding to such public health threats. The bill also requires the TSA Administrator to conduct an analysis of the preparedness of the transportation security system for public health threats, assess the risks, and brief Congress on the findings, necessary technologies, policies and procedures, and the TSA's role in addressing these threats.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 07/21/2021)

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