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Healthy Air Travel Act: Task Force on Communicable Diseases in Aviation

This Act aims to enhance passenger health safety by establishing a specialized interagency task force. This team, comprising aviation and health experts, will develop a research strategy focused on communicable diseases spread during air travel. The ultimate goal is to improve preparedness for future epidemics and pandemics, resulting in safer and healthier air travel for all citizens.
Key points
Establishment of an Interagency Task Force within 180 days, led by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in coordination with the Departments of Health and Homeland Security.
The Task Force must develop a research strategy to comprehensively study how communicable diseases spread in air transportation (at airports and on aircraft).
The team's work will involve consultation with airlines, airport operators, labor organizations (pilots, flight attendants), and public health and infectious disease experts.
The strategy must ensure researchers have access to relevant data (including deidentified health data) and, where practicable, access to aircraft and airports for research purposes.
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Print number: 118_HR_3679
Sponsor: Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]
Process start date: 2023-05-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Healthy Air Travel Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3679.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of an Interagency Task Force within 180 days, led by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in coordination with the Departments of Health and Homeland Security.
  • The Task Force must develop a research strategy to comprehensively study how communicable diseases spread in air transportation (at airports and on aircraft).
  • The team's work will involve consultation with airlines, airport operators, labor organizations (pilots, flight attendants), and public health and infectious disease experts.
  • The strategy must ensure researchers have access to relevant data (including deidentified health data) and, where practicable, access to aircraft and airports for research purposes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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