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Ensuring Health Safety in the Skies Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-82| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2021
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (2)
Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Ensuring Health Safety in the Skies Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Health and Human Services to form a joint task force on air travel during and after the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. The task force must develop recommended requirements, plans, and guidelines to address the health, safety, security, and logistical issues relating to the continuation of air travel during the COVID-19 public health emergency, as well as the resumption of full operations at airports and increased passenger air travel after the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. DOT must establish a joint federal advisory committee to advise the task force to include developing and submitting policy recommendations to the task force regarding the recommended requirements, plans, and guidelines that the task force must develop. Additionally, DOT must publish the policy recommendations on a publicly accessible website.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3681
Ensuring Health Safety in the Skies Act of 2020
Jan 28, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jan 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 2, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1463
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 12, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Dec 17, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
Dec 17, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 204.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3681
    Ensuring Health Safety in the Skies Act of 2020


  • January 28, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 28, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 2, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1463
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • May 12, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • December 17, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.


  • December 17, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 204.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1463: Ensuring Health Safety in the Skies Act of 2021
  • S 117-3375: Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act of 2021
Advisory bodiesAviation and airportsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careExecutive agency funding and structureHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternational organizations and cooperationMedical tests and diagnostic methodsPublic contracts and procurementRight of privacyTransportation employeesTransportation safety and securityTravel and tourismWorker safety and health

Ensuring Health Safety in the Skies Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-82| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2021
Ensuring Health Safety in the Skies Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Health and Human Services to form a joint task force on air travel during and after the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. The task force must develop recommended requirements, plans, and guidelines to address the health, safety, security, and logistical issues relating to the continuation of air travel during the COVID-19 public health emergency, as well as the resumption of full operations at airports and increased passenger air travel after the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. DOT must establish a joint federal advisory committee to advise the task force to include developing and submitting policy recommendations to the task force regarding the recommended requirements, plans, and guidelines that the task force must develop. Additionally, DOT must publish the policy recommendations on a publicly accessible website.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3681
Ensuring Health Safety in the Skies Act of 2020
Jan 28, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jan 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 2, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1463
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 12, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Dec 17, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
Dec 17, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 204.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3681
    Ensuring Health Safety in the Skies Act of 2020


  • January 28, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 28, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 2, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1463
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • May 12, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • December 17, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.


  • December 17, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 204.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (2)
Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1463: Ensuring Health Safety in the Skies Act of 2021
  • S 117-3375: Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAviation and airportsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careExecutive agency funding and structureHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternational organizations and cooperationMedical tests and diagnostic methodsPublic contracts and procurementRight of privacyTransportation employeesTransportation safety and securityTravel and tourismWorker safety and health