HR 7471
SAFE While Traveling Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the SAFE While Traveling Act, aims to protect frontline workers and the public during public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic. It requires the Department of Homeland Security to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) – such as masks, gloves, and eyewear – to its personnel, including those at airports, border crossings, and immigration facilities. Furthermore, the bill mandates that air carriers, rail carriers, airports, and train stations require passengers and employees to wear PPE when interacting with the public.
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Bobby L. Rush
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