United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 5694 — Contain Ebola and Stop the Epidemic Act of 2014

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

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Summary

Contain Ebola and Stop the Epidemic Act of 2014 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to prohibit from landing in the United States any aircraft that: (1) is being used to provide scheduled passenger transportation for compensation; and (2) departed with passengers whose air travel originated, or included a stop, in a foreign country in which there is an Ebola epidemic as determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Prohibits a consular officer from issuing an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa to any alien whose travel itinerary originates in, or includes transit through, a foreign country in which there is an Ebola epidemic. Requires the CDC to update and make available to the public a list of foreign countries in which there is an Ebola epidemic.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

  4. Referred to House Judiciary

  5. Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure

  6. Referred to House Energy and Commerce

  7. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5694 do?
Contain Ebola and Stop the Epidemic Act of 2014 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to prohibit from landing in the United States any aircraft that: (1) is being used to provide scheduled passenger transportation for compensation; and (2) departed with passengers whose air travel originated, or included a stop, in a foreign country in which there is an Ebola epidemic as determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Prohibits a consular officer from issuing an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa to any alien whose travel itinerary originates in, or includes transit through, a foreign country in which there is an Ebola epidemic. Requires the CDC to update and make available to the public a list of foreign countries in which there is an Ebola epidemic.
Who sponsors HR 5694?
HR 5694 is sponsored by Dennis Ross (R).
What is the current status of HR 5694?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 5694?
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