S-3681 : Still Just a Bill

Restoring Safety in the Skies Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Transportation to form a joint task force on the operation of air travel during and after the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

The task force must develop plans, guidelines, and recommended requirements to address the logistical, health, safety, and security issues relating to the continued operation of air travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the resumption of full operations at airports and increased passenger air travel after the COVID-19 pandemic ends.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-10-01FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2020-10-01FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2020-10-01FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2020-09-30FloorPassed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5997-5998)Senate
2020-09-30FloorThe committee amendment to the title agreed to by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2020-09-30FloorThe committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2020-09-30FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6002-6003)Senate
2020-08-06CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508.Senate
2020-08-06CommitteeCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 116-246.Senate
2020-05-20CommitteeCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2020-05-11IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2020-05-11IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
See Subjects
  • Advisory bodies
  • Aviation and airports
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Congressional oversight
  • Economic performance and conditions
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • Right of privacy
  • Transportation employees
  • Transportation safety and security
  • Travel and tourism
  • Worker safety and health

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