HR 8712
National Aviation Preparedness Plan Act of 2020
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to create a national plan to prepare the U.S. aviation system for outbreaks of communicable diseases. The plan will involve airports, airlines, and federal agencies, focusing on strategies like screening passengers, providing personal protective equipment to at-risk employees, and ensuring aircraft and facilities are properly cleaned and disinfected. A Government Accountability Office study will assess the plan’s effectiveness and preparedness.
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Donald S., Jr. Beyer
Eddie Bernice Johnson
Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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