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Safe Flights: New Health Rules for Air Travel

This act introduces new health safety rules for aviation during epidemics to protect passengers and crew. It includes mandatory mask-wearing, aircraft and airport cleaning procedures, and preparedness plans for future health emergencies. The goal is to enhance air travel safety for all citizens.
Key points
Mandatory mask-wearing for passengers and personnel on board aircraft and in enclosed airport spaces during a declared epidemic.
Requirement for regular cleaning and disinfection of aircraft and airport facilities in accordance with health guidelines.
Development of a national aviation preparedness plan for future epidemics, including coordination of actions and provision of protective equipment for personnel.
Conducting studies on disease transmission in airplane cabins to implement design and procedural improvements.
Establishment of a Center of Excellence for research and recommendations on infectious disease response in aviation.
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Additional Information
Healthy Flights Act of 2021
Print number: HR 2770
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Process start date: 2021-04-22