Transportation Security Public Health Threat Preparedness Act of 2021

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Explore the details of House Bill 1895 Transportation Security Public Health Threat Preparedness Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/11/2023, 3:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1895

Bill 117 HR 1895, also known as the Transportation Security Public Health Threat Preparedness Act of 2021, aims to enhance the preparedness of transportation security agencies in response to public health threats. The bill focuses on improving coordination between transportation security agencies and public health agencies to better respond to potential threats.

Key provisions of the bill include:

1. Establishing a task force to assess the current state of transportation security preparedness for public health threats and make recommendations for improvement. 2. Requiring transportation security agencies to develop and implement plans for responding to public health threats, including coordination with public health agencies and other relevant stakeholders. 3. Enhancing training and resources for transportation security personnel to effectively respond to public health threats. 4. Improving communication and information sharing between transportation security agencies and public health agencies to ensure a coordinated response to potential threats. 5. Conducting regular exercises and drills to test the preparedness of transportation security agencies in responding to public health threats. Overall, the Transportation Security Public Health Threat Preparedness Act of 2021 aims to strengthen the ability of transportation security agencies to respond effectively to public health threats and protect the safety and security of the traveling public.

Congressional Summary of HR 1895

Transportation Security Public Health Threat Preparedness Act of 2021

This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to analyze the preparedness of the U.S. transportation security system for public health threats. Additionally, the TSA may provide its personnel to other components of the Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies to improve coordination with such components and agencies to prepare for, protect against, and respond to public health threats to the transportation security system.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1895

Bill HR 1895 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since July 21, 2021. Bill HR 1895 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 16, 2021. Bill HR 1895's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of July 21, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1895

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1895

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Aviation and airports

- Congressional oversight

- Emergency planning and evacuation

- Government information and archives

- Government studies and investigations

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Intergovernmental relations

- Technology assessment

- Transportation employees

- Transportation safety and security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1895

Transportation Security Public Health Threat Preparedness Act of 2021

To enhance the preparedness of the Transportation Security Administration for public health threats to the transportation security system of the United States, and for other purposes.

Transportation Security Public Health Threat Preparedness Act of 2021