SAFE While Traveling Act

United States116th CongressHR-7471House of Representatives
Updated: Aug 1, 2020

Summary

Securing All Fundamental Equipment While Traveling Act or the SAFE While Traveling Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide all its frontline personnel, including in U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Transportation Security Administration, with personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves, eyewear that must be worn by such personnel when interacting with members of the public for the duration of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency and any other public health emergency. Additionally, for the duration of the public health emergency, the Department of Transportation must direct air carriers, rail carriers, owners and operators of airports, and owners and operators of train stations to implement requirements relating to the use of personal protective equipment for its passengers, guests, and employees.

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Timeline

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

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  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

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  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

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  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

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