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Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2387| House 
| Updated: 4/9/2021
Salud O. Carbajal

Salud O. Carbajal

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
John B. Larson (Democratic)Ralph Norman (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee, Aviation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2021 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8737
Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020
Apr 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Apr 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Dec 17, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-316
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8737
    Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020


  • April 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 8, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • April 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.


  • December 17, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-316
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-316: Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2021
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 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2387| House 
| Updated: 4/9/2021
Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2021 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8737
Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020
Apr 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Apr 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Dec 17, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-316
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8737
    Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020


  • April 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 8, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • April 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.


  • December 17, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-316
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Salud O. Carbajal

Salud O. Carbajal

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
John B. Larson (Democratic)Ralph Norman (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee, Aviation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-316: Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2021
  • 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