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Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 5, 2021Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 884

National Aviation Preparedness Plan Act of 2022

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What it doesSummary passed house (Sep 14, 2022)

National Aviation Preparedness Plan Act of 2022

This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to develop a national aviation preparedness plan for communicable disease outbreaks, including to (1) create a process to identify appropriate personal protective equipment to reduce the likelihood of exposure to a communicable disease that has the potential to cause an epidemic or pandemic of infectious disease that would constitute a public health emergency of international concern (i.e., a covered communicable disease); and (2) improve coordination between airports, air carriers, and governmental entities with respect to preparing for and responding to communicable disease outbreaks.

In developing the plan, DOT must consult with aviation industry and labor stakeholders such as air carriers.

The Government Accountability Office must conduct a study assessing the plan, including (1) whether the plan meets the obligations of the United States under international conventions and treaties, and (2) the extent to which the U.S. aviation system is prepared to respond to an outbreak of a covered communicable disease.

What just happenedNov 15, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2](D-WA)Sponsor
13 cosponsors13 D
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  1. Nov 15, 2022IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Nov 15, 2022Discharge

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. Nov 15, 2022Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  4. Sep 19, 2022IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  5. Sep 15, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  6. Sep 14, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  7. Sep 14, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 293 - 133 (Roll no. 427). (text: 9/13/2022 CR H7752-7753)

  8. Sep 14, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 293 - 133 (Roll no. 427).

  9. Sep 14, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7822-7823)

  10. Sep 13, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  11. Sep 13, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 884.

  12. Sep 13, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7752-7753)

  13. Sep 13, 2022FloorH30300

    Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  14. Sep 13, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 355.

  15. Sep 13, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-458.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  16. Sep 13, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-458.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  17. Jul 20, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 57 - 2.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  18. Jul 20, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  19. Jul 20, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  20. Feb 8, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Aviation Subcommittee
  21. Feb 5, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  22. Feb 5, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  23. Feb 5, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseSep 14, 202253

National Aviation Preparedness Plan Act of 2022

This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to develop a national aviation preparedness plan for communicable disease outbreaks, including to (1) create a process to identify appropriate personal protective equipment to reduce the likelihood of exposure to a communicable disease that has the potential to cause an epidemic or pandemic of infectious disease that would constitute a public health emergency of international concern (i.e., a covered communicable disease); and (2) improve coordination between airports, air carriers, and governmental entities with respect to preparing for and responding to communicable disease outbreaks.

In developing the plan, DOT must consult with aviation industry and labor stakeholders such as air carriers.

The Government Accountability Office must conduct a study assessing the plan, including (1) whether the plan meets the obligations of the United States under international conventions and treaties, and (2) the extent to which the U.S. aviation system is prepared to respond to an outbreak of a covered communicable disease.

Reported to HouseSep 13, 20227

National Aviation Preparedness Plan Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to develop a national aviation preparedness plan for communicable disease outbreaks, including to require that frontline at-risk employees are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment to reduce the likelihood of exposure to a communicable disease that has the potential to cause an epidemic or pandemic of infectious disease that would constitute a public health emergency of international concern (i.e., a covered communicable disease).

In developing the plan, DOT must consult with aviation industry and labor stakeholders such as air carriers.

The Government Accountability Office must conduct a study assessing the plan, including (1) whether the plan meets the obligations of the United States under international conventions and treaties, and (2) the extent to which the U.S. aviation system is prepared to respond to an outbreak of a covered communicable disease.

Introduced in HouseFeb 5, 2021

National Aviation Preparedness Plan Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to develop a national aviation preparedness plan for communicable disease outbreaks, including to require that frontline at-risk employees are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment to reduce the likelihood of exposure to a communicable disease that has the potential to cause an epidemic or pandemic of infectious disease that would constitute a public health emergency of international concern (i.e., a covered communicable disease).

In developing the plan, DOT must consult with aviation industry and labor stakeholders such as air carriers.

The Government Accountability Office must conduct a study assessing the plan, including (1) whether the plan meets the obligations of the United States under international conventions and treaties, and (2) the extent to which the U.S. aviation system is prepared to respond to an outbreak of a covered communicable disease.

National Aviation Preparedness Plan Act of 2022 — Informed