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Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-316| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2021
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 2021 This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a 180-day pilot program to conduct temperature checks for domestic and international passengers, individuals accompanying those passengers, crew members, and other individuals who pass through airport security screening locations at which screening is conducted by the TSA. In developing the pilot program, the TSA must address certain policies and procedures, including (1) types and costs of technology that may be used to conduct temperature checks, (2) mechanisms to protect the privacy and medical information of individuals subjected to temperature checks, and (3) exempting individuals who may have a fever unrelated to COVID-19. The pilot program must ensure airlines allow passengers who are prohibited from flying due to a fever or a secondary medical screening to reschedule, request a voucher, or cancel a flight at no cost. The TSA must design, test, and implement a passenger notification system for alerting passengers of temperature checks under the pilot program that includes (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, subject to a secondary medical screening, if the pilot program established under this bill is in effect in that airport.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4623
Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020
Feb 12, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 9, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2387
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
May 12, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 17, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 17, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 207.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4623
    Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020


  • February 12, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 9, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2387
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • May 12, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 17, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 17, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 207.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2387: Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2021
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsCardiovascular and respiratory healthDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of TransportationEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth 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 CongressS-316| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2021
Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2021 This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a 180-day pilot program to conduct temperature checks for domestic and international passengers, individuals accompanying those passengers, crew members, and other individuals who pass through airport security screening locations at which screening is conducted by the TSA. In developing the pilot program, the TSA must address certain policies and procedures, including (1) types and costs of technology that may be used to conduct temperature checks, (2) mechanisms to protect the privacy and medical information of individuals subjected to temperature checks, and (3) exempting individuals who may have a fever unrelated to COVID-19. The pilot program must ensure airlines allow passengers who are prohibited from flying due to a fever or a secondary medical screening to reschedule, request a voucher, or cancel a flight at no cost. The TSA must design, test, and implement a passenger notification system for alerting passengers of temperature checks under the pilot program that includes (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, subject to a secondary medical screening, if the pilot program established under this bill is in effect in that airport.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4623
Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020
Feb 12, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 9, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2387
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
May 12, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 17, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 17, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 207.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4623
    Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020


  • February 12, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 9, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2387
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • May 12, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 17, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 17, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 207.
Maria Cantwell

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (1)
Rick Scott (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2387: 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 Homeland SecurityDepartment of TransportationEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth 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