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Mindless Mask Mandate on Planes Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 11:48 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7655

Bill 117 HR 7655, also known as the Mindless Mask Mandate on Planes Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to require all individuals traveling on commercial airplanes within the United States to wear masks at all times while on board the aircraft. This mandate would apply to both passengers and crew members.

The bill cites concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the need to protect public health and safety during air travel. Proponents of the bill argue that wearing masks on planes can help reduce the spread of respiratory droplets and potentially lower the risk of transmission of infectious diseases.

If passed, the Mindless Mask Mandate on Planes Act of 2022 would make it a federal requirement for all airlines to enforce mask-wearing policies on their flights. Failure to comply with the mandate could result in penalties for both airlines and individual passengers. Opponents of the bill may argue that mask mandates infringe on personal freedoms and individual rights. They may also raise concerns about the practicality and enforcement of such a mandate, as well as potential negative impacts on the airline industry. Overall, the Mindless Mask Mandate on Planes Act of 2022 is a proposed piece of legislation that seeks to address public health concerns related to air travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is currently under consideration in Congress and may undergo further revisions before potentially becoming law.

Congressional Summary of HR 7655

Mindless Mask Mandate on Planes Act of 2022

This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from mandating the wearing of masks, face coverings, or other accessories during domestic air travel. It also retroactively mitigates penalties associated with refusing to comply with such a mandate during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Within 30 days of the bill's enactment, federal agencies and private air carriers must remove from their no-fly lists any individual placed on a list solely because of a refusal to comply with a mask mandate.

Federal agencies must also refund within 30 days any fines issued to individuals solely based on such a refusal. An individual who does not receive a refund in that time frame may sue for compensatory and punitive damages.

Current Status of Bill HR 7655

Bill HR 7655 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 3, 2022. Bill HR 7655 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 3, 2022.  Bill HR 7655's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. as of May 4, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7655

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7655

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Aviation and airports
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Civil actions and liability
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Federal officials
- Government information and archives
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Transportation costs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7655

Mindless Mask Mandate on Planes Act of 2022
Mindless Mask Mandate on Planes Act of 2022
To amend the Public Health Service Act to limit certain authority of the Department of Health and Human Services to require individuals to wear a mask, a face covering, or any other accessory during domestic air travel, to require the refund of civil fines imposed for refusal to wear such an accessory, and for other purposes.

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