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H.R. 1877

Referred to Committee

Security Screening During COVID–19 Act

Introduced 3/12/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

7/21/2021 • Senate

Summary

Security Screening During COVID-19 Act

This bill requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to implement a plan to enhance security operations at airports during the COVID-19 national emergency in order to reduce risk of the spread of the coronavirus at passenger screening checkpoints and among the TSA workforce.

The TSA may consult with stakeholders and their workforce when developing the plan. Additionally, the TSA is not required to issue or implement the plan upon the termination of the COVID-19 national emergency.

The Government Accountability Office must issue a report on the implementation of the plan within one year after it is issued.

Passed House • 7/20/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Aviation and airportsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsHealth promotion and preventive careInfectious and parasitic diseasesTransportation safety and securityWorker safety and health

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (1)

Sponsor

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Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]

Democrat • MO-5

Sponsored 3/12/2021

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 12, 2021

Committee Review

March 18, 2021

Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

Floor Debate

July 20, 2021

Passed Chamber

July 20, 2021

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (4)

Referred in Senate7/21/2021
Engrossed in House7/20/2021
Reported in House4/30/2021
Introduced in House3/12/2021

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors0