United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 7471 — SAFE While Traveling Act Securing All Fundamental Equipment While Traveling Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide all its frontline personnel, including in U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Transportation Security Administration, with personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves, eyewear that must be worn by such personnel when interacting with members of the public for the duration of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency and any other public health emergency. Additionally, for the duration of the public health emergency, the Department of Transportation must direct air carriers, rail carriers, owners and operators of airports, and owners and operators of train stations to implement requirements relating to the use of personal protective equipment for its passengers, guests, and employees.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

  5. Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.

  6. Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.

  7. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Transportation and public works Aviation and airports Border security and unlawful immigration Cardiovascular and respiratory health Customs enforcement Department of Homeland Security Emergency medical services and trauma care Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Health technology, devices, supplies Infectious and parasitic diseases Law enforcement officers Railroads Transportation employees Transportation safety and security Worker safety and health
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7471 do?
Directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide all its frontline personnel, including in U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Transportation Security Administration, with personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves, eyewear that must be worn by such personnel when interacting with members of the public for the duration of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency and any other public health emergency. Additionally, for the duration of the public health emergency, the Department of Transportation must direct air carriers, rail carriers, owners and operators of airports, and owners and operators of train stations to implement requirements relating to the use of personal protective equipment for its passengers, guests, and employees.
Who sponsors HR 7471?
HR 7471 is sponsored by Bobby Rush (D).
What is the current status of HR 7471?
This bill died with 116th 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 7471?
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