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To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier, and for other purposes.
12/15/2023, 3:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 103
Bill 118 hr 103, also known as the "COVID-19 Air Travel Freedom Act," aims to prevent the Secretary of Transportation, specifically through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, from mandating that air carriers and foreign air carriers require passengers to test negative for COVID-19 in order to travel by air. The bill seeks to ensure that individuals are not restricted from air travel based on their COVID-19 status.
The bill is designed to protect the rights of individuals to travel freely without being subjected to mandatory testing for COVID-19. It aims to prevent any potential discrimination or barriers to air travel based on an individual's health status.
The primary purpose of this legislation is to uphold the principles of freedom and equality in air travel, ensuring that individuals are not unfairly restricted from flying due to their COVID-19 status. The bill also aims to prevent any potential negative impacts on the air travel industry by avoiding additional burdens and costs associated with mandatory testing requirements. Overall, Bill 118 hr 103 seeks to maintain the accessibility and affordability of air travel for all individuals, regardless of their COVID-19 status, while also protecting the rights and freedoms of passengers.
The bill is designed to protect the rights of individuals to travel freely without being subjected to mandatory testing for COVID-19. It aims to prevent any potential discrimination or barriers to air travel based on an individual's health status.
The primary purpose of this legislation is to uphold the principles of freedom and equality in air travel, ensuring that individuals are not unfairly restricted from flying due to their COVID-19 status. The bill also aims to prevent any potential negative impacts on the air travel industry by avoiding additional burdens and costs associated with mandatory testing requirements. Overall, Bill 118 hr 103 seeks to maintain the accessibility and affordability of air travel for all individuals, regardless of their COVID-19 status, while also protecting the rights and freedoms of passengers.
Congressional Summary of HR 103
This bill prohibits the Federal Aviation Administration from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require a passenger to test negative for COVID-19 to travel domestically on such carriers.
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Current Status of Bill HR 103
Bill HR 103 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HR 103 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023.  Bill HR 103's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. as of February 1, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 103
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 103
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksPotential Impact Areas
- Aviation and airports
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Transportation safety and security
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 103
To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier, and for other purposes.
To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, from setting a requirement that air carriers and foreign air carriers must require an individual to test negative for COVID-19 to travel in air transportation on an air carrier, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 103
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