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Aviation Preparedness Plan: Safer Air Travel During Outbreaks

This new law requires the government to create a plan to ensure air travel safety during disease outbreaks. It aims to improve coordination among airports, airlines, and health agencies, and establish standards for aircraft cleaning and employee protection. Citizens can expect more consistent and effective measures in response to infectious disease threats in air transportation.
Key points
Establishment of a national aviation preparedness plan for communicable disease outbreaks.
Provision of adaptable guidelines for airports and air carriers for emergency response.
Improved coordination among various entities (airports, airlines, Customs, CDC) for faster and more effective responses.
Identification of appropriate personal protective equipment for employees and cleaning techniques for aircraft and facilities.
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VOTING RESULTS
2022-09-14
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_884
Sponsor: Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]
Process start date: 2021-02-05
Voting date: 2022-09-14
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 427