HR 7867
Healthy Flights Act of 2020
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Bill overview
The Healthy Flights Act of 2020 aims to improve aviation safety and preparedness during public health emergencies, particularly those involving infectious diseases. It grants the FAA authority to implement requirements like mandatory mask usage for passengers and airline employees, develop a national aviation preparedness plan, and establish measures to reduce the spread of airborne diseases on flights and in airports. The bill also directs the FAA to conduct a study on disease transmission in airplane cabins and create a Center of Excellence for Infectious Disease Response and Prevention in Aviation.
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Primary sponsor
Peter A. DeFazio
Cosponsors
Alan S. Lowenthal
Albio Sires
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