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Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4623| Senate 
| Updated: 9/17/2020
Maria Cantwell

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (1)
Rick Scott (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020 This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a 120-day pilot program to conduct temperature checks for domestic and international passengers, individuals accompanying those passengers, crew members, and other individuals who pass through airports and airport security screening locations. In developing the pilot program, the TSA must address certain policies and procedures, including (1) accommodating individuals with disabilities or observing certain religious practices, and (2) exempting individuals who may have a fever unrelated to COVID-19 (i.e. coronavirus disease 2019). The pilot program must ensure airlines allow passengers who are prohibited from flying due to a fever or a secondary medical screening to reschedule or cancel a flight at no cost. The TSA must, within 90 days after the completion of the pilot program, create a policy for deploying a temperature check program at airports and airport security screening locations through the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The Department of Transportation must revise its regulations to require the inclusion of certain information about traveling in the passenger notification system during the COVID-19 public health emergency, including (1) a message discouraging any individual who has a fever from traveling in air transportation, and (2) a notification that each passenger and any individual accompanying a passenger into the sterile area of the airport will undergo a temperature check if the pilot program established under this bill is in effect in that airport.
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Timeline
Sep 17, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 17, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 13, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8737
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • September 17, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 17, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • November 13, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8737
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8737: Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsCardiovascular and respiratory healthDepartment of TransportationEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth information and medical recordsHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsPublic-private cooperationRight of privacyTransportation costsTransportation employeesTransportation safety and securityWorker safety and health

Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4623| Senate 
| Updated: 9/17/2020
Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020 This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a 120-day pilot program to conduct temperature checks for domestic and international passengers, individuals accompanying those passengers, crew members, and other individuals who pass through airports and airport security screening locations. In developing the pilot program, the TSA must address certain policies and procedures, including (1) accommodating individuals with disabilities or observing certain religious practices, and (2) exempting individuals who may have a fever unrelated to COVID-19 (i.e. coronavirus disease 2019). The pilot program must ensure airlines allow passengers who are prohibited from flying due to a fever or a secondary medical screening to reschedule or cancel a flight at no cost. The TSA must, within 90 days after the completion of the pilot program, create a policy for deploying a temperature check program at airports and airport security screening locations through the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The Department of Transportation must revise its regulations to require the inclusion of certain information about traveling in the passenger notification system during the COVID-19 public health emergency, including (1) a message discouraging any individual who has a fever from traveling in air transportation, and (2) a notification that each passenger and any individual accompanying a passenger into the sterile area of the airport will undergo a temperature check if the pilot program established under this bill is in effect in that airport.
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Timeline
Sep 17, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 17, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 13, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8737
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • September 17, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 17, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • November 13, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8737
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Maria Cantwell

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (1)
Rick Scott (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8737: Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsCardiovascular and respiratory healthDepartment of TransportationEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth information and medical recordsHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsPublic-private cooperationRight of privacyTransportation costsTransportation employeesTransportation safety and securityWorker safety and health