Healthy Air Travel Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:58:40Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3679 Healthy Air Travel Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3679

The Healthy Air Travel Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3679, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve the air quality on commercial airplanes in order to protect the health and well-being of passengers and crew members.

The bill proposes several measures to achieve this goal. Firstly, it calls for the installation of advanced air filtration systems on all commercial airplanes. These systems would be designed to remove harmful particles and pathogens from the air, reducing the risk of airborne illnesses spreading among passengers.

Additionally, the bill mandates regular maintenance and testing of these air filtration systems to ensure they are functioning properly. It also requires airlines to provide passengers and crew members with access to clean air masks and other protective equipment in case of emergencies. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to increase the circulation of fresh air within the cabin, as well as to limit the use of certain chemicals and substances that can contribute to poor air quality. Overall, the Healthy Air Travel Act aims to create a safer and healthier environment for air travelers by improving the air quality on commercial airplanes. If passed, this legislation could have a significant impact on the well-being of millions of passengers and crew members who rely on air travel for transportation.

Congressional Summary of HR 3679

Healthy Air Travel Act

This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to establish an interagency task force to develop and implement a strategy to identify and advance research on communicable diseases in air travel. The task force must consult with representatives from the aviation industry, health experts, and labor stakeholders in developing the strategy.

Under the bill, the term communicable disease refers to certain diseases that have the potential to cause a future epidemic or pandemic of infectious disease that would constitute a public health emergency of international concern as declared, after the date of the bill's enactment, by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3679

Bill HR 3679 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3679 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3679's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. as of May 25, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3679

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Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3679

Healthy Air Travel Act

To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation administration to develop an interagency task force to develop and implement a strategy to identify and advance research on communicable diseases in air travel, and for other purposes.