,,ii #aagth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #ccge ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,december #i1 #bjba,mr4 ,wicker 7for himself1 ,ms4 ,rosen1 ,ms4 ,cortez ,masto1 ,ms4 ,klobuchar1 ,mr4 ,king1 ,mr4 ,blunt1 ,mr4 ,sullivan1 and ,mr4 ,scott of ,florida7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,a ,,bill ,to promote travel and tourism in the ,united ,states1 to improve the health safety and security of international flights entering the ,united ,states1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,omnibus ,tourism ,act of #bjba4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,defined term4,,title ,i--,travel ,promotion,sec4 #aja4 ,short title4,sec4 #ajb4 ,purposes4,sec4 #ajc4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #ajd4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,travel and ,tourism4,sec4 #aje4 ,responsibilities of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,commerce for ,travel and ,tourism4,sec4 #ajf4 ,travel and tourism strategy4,sec4 #ajg4 ,united ,states ,travel and ,tourism ,advisory ,board4,,title ,,ii--,travel ,safety,subtitle ,a--,health safety,sec4 #bja4 ,study and report on effects of ,,covid-#ai pandemic on travel and tourism industry in ,united ,states4,sec4 #bjb4 ,ensuring ,health ,safety in the ,skies4,sec4 #bjc4 ,feasibility study on the use of canine units to detect ,,covid-#ai at airports4,subtitle ,b--,one-,stop security,sec4 #baa4 ,short title4,sec4 #bab4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bac4 ,pilot ,program for ,one-,stop ,security4 #b4 ,defined term ,in this ,act1 the term ,,covid-#ai public health emergency-- 7#a7 means the public health emergency first declared on ,january #ca1 #bjbj1 by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 with respect to ,,covid-#ai2 and 7#b7 includes any renewal of such declaration pursuant to such section #cai4 ,i ,travel ,promotion #aja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,visit ,america ,act4 #ajb4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this title are-- 7#a7 to support the travel and tourism industry1 which produces economic impacts that are vital to our national economy2 7#b7 to address the recent decline in the number of international travelers who visit the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 to establish national goals for international visitors to the ,united ,states1 including-- 7,a7 recommendations for achieving such goals and timelines for implementing such recommendations2 7,b7 coordination between ,federal and ,state agencies2 7,c7 the resources needed by each ,government agency to achieve such goals2 and 7,d7 the number of international visitors and the value of national travel exports4 #ajc4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 setting a national goal for the number of international visitors is vital for aligning ,federal tourism policy to support ,american jobs and economic growth2 7#b7 setting a national goal for travel exports is vital for aligning ,federal tourism policy to support ,american jobs1 increase travel exports1 and improve our ,nation's balance of trade2 7#c7 the travel industry is an essential part of the ,united ,states services exports with respect to business1 education1 medical1 and leisure travel2 7#d7 the promotion of travel and visitation by the ,corporation for ,travel ,promotion 7doing business as ,brand ,,usa7 is vital to increasing visitation and articulating the visitation laws of the ,united ,states2 and 7#e7 there is an urgent need for a coordinated travel and tourism industry response and strategy to respond to the current state of such industry and future unforeseen circumstances that may impact the travel and tourism industry4 #ajd4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,travel and ,tourism ,section #b7;d7 of the ,reorganization ,plan ,numbered #c of #aigi 7#ic ,stat4 #achb2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,there shall be in the ,department two additional ,assistant ,secretaries and inserting 7#a7 ,there shall be in the ,department #c additional ,assistant ,secretaries1 including the ,assistant ,secretary of ,commerce for ,travel and ,tourism12 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,commerce for ,travel and ,tourism shall-- 7,a7 be appointed by the ,president1 subject to the advice and consent of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 report directly to the ,under ,secretary for ,international ,trade4 4 #aje4 ,responsibilities of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,commerce for ,travel and ,tourism 7a7 ,visitation goals ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,commerce for ,travel and ,tourism 7referred to in this section as the ,assistant ,secretary71 appointed pursuant to section #b7;d7 of the ,reorganization ,plan ,numbered #c of #aigi1 as amended by section #ajd1 shall-- 7#a7 establish an annual goal1 consistent with the goals of the travel and tourism strategy developed pursuant to section #ajf7a71 for-- 7,a7 the number of international visitors to the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 the value of travel exports2 7#b7 develop recommendations for achieving the annual goals established pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 ensure that travel and tourism policy is developed in consultation with-- 7,a7 the ,tourism ,policy ,council2 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7,c7 the ,national ,travel and ,tourism ,office2 7,d7 ,brand ,,usa2 7,e7 the ,united ,states ,travel and ,tourism ,advisory ,board2 and 7,f7 travel industry partners1 including public and private destination marketing organizations1 travel and tourism suppliers1 and labor representatives from these industries2 7#d7 establish short1 medium1 and long-term timelines for implementing the recommendations developed pursuant to paragraph 7#b72 7#e7 conduct ,federal agency needs assessments to identify the resources1 statutory or regulatory changes1 and private sector engagement needed to achieve the annual visitation goals2 and 7#f7 provide assessments and recommendations to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 the public through a publicly accessible website4 7b7 ,visa adjudication ,the ,assistant ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 shall-- 7#a7 explore strategies for improving visitor visa processing with respect to-- 7,a7 the maximum time for processing visas1 by visitation type2 7,b7 regulatory and policy changes needed to meet the visa processing goals referred to in subparagraph 7,a71 including changes regarding technology1 processing centers1 and training2 and 7,c7 streamlining visa applications and adjudications1 including application design and data collection procedures2 and 7#b7 explore opportunities to establish pilot programs to integrate technology into the visitor visa adjudication process1 including video conferencing and biometrics4 7c7 ,domestic travel ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 evaluate1 on an ongoing basis1 domestic policy options for supporting competitiveness with respect to the strengths1 weaknesses1 and growth of the domestic travel industry2 7#b7 develop recommendations and goals to support and enhance domestic tourism1 separated by business and leisure2 and 7#c7 engage public and private stakeholders to support domestic tourism4 7d7 ,workforce ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 consult with the ,secretary of ,labor to develop strategies and best practices for improving the timeliness and reliability of travel and tourism workforce data2 7#b7 work with the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,bureau of ,economic ,analysis to improve travel and tourism industry data2 and 7#c7 provide recommendations for policy enhancements and streamlining4 7e7 ,travel export promotion ,the ,assistant ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary of ,commerce for ,global ,markets and the ,director ,general of the ,united ,states and ,foreign ,commercial ,service1 shall work to promote and facilitate travel exports abroad and ensure competitiveness by-- 7#a7 promoting meetings1 incentives1 conferences1 and exhibitions2 7#b7 emphasizing rural and other destinations rich in cultural heritage or ecological tourism1 among other uniquely ,american destinations2 and 7#c7 promoting sports and recreation events and activities1 which shall be hosted in the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,travel security ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall investigate and provide recommendations to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives regarding initiating1 utilizing1 or expanding existing security programs to better meet the needs of the ,united ,states travel and tourism industry1 including-- 7#a7 the ,visa ,waiver ,program authorized under section #bag of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahg72 7#b7 preclearance operations2 7#c7 the ,trusted ,traveler ,program2 7#d7 the biometric entry-exit control system required under section #aaj of the ,illegal ,immigration ,reform and ,immigrant ,responsibility ,act of #aiif 7division ,c of ,public ,law #ajd-bjh2 #h ,u4,s4,c4 #abba note72 and 7#e7 the establishment of a system to provide increased resilience to travel during pandemics4 7g7 ,recovery strategy 7#a7 ,initial recovery strategy ,not later than #a year after amounts are appropriated to accomplish the purposes of this section1 the ,assistant ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,united ,states ,travel and ,tourism ,advisory ,board and other representatives of the travel industry1 shall develop and implement a ,,covid-#ai public health emergency recovery strategy to assist the ,united ,states travel and tourism industry to quickly recover from the pandemic4 7#b7 ,future recovery strategies ,after assisting in the implementation of the strategy developed pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,assistant ,secretary1 in consultation with the entities referred to in such paragraph1 shall develop additional recovery strategies for the travel and tourism industry in anticipation of other unforeseen catastrophic events that would significantly affect the travel and tourism industry1 such as hurricanes1 floods1 tsunamis1 tornadoes1 terrorist attacks1 and pandemics4 7h7 ,reporting requirements 7#a7 ,assistant secretary ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall produce an annual forecasting report on the travel and tourism industry1 which shall include current and anticipated-- 7,a7 domestic employment needs2 7,b7 international inbound volume and spending1 taking into account the lasting effects of the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency and the impact of the recovery strategy implemented pursuant to subsection 7g77#a72 and 7,c7 domestic volume and spending1 including ,federal and ,state public land travel and tourism data4 7#b7 ,bureau of economic analysis ,the ,director of the ,bureau of ,economic ,analysis should annually update the ,travel and ,tourism ,satellite ,accounts1 including-- 7,a7 ,state level travel and tourism spending data2 7,b7 travel and tourism workforce data for full-time and part-time employment2 and 7,c7 ,federal and ,state public lands spending data4 7#c7 ,national travel and tourism office ,the ,director of the ,national ,travel and ,tourism ,office-- 7,a7 in partnership with the ,bureau of ,economic ,analysis1 shall report international arrival and spending data on a regular monthly schedule1 which shall be made available to the ,travel and ,tourism ,advisory ,board and to the public through a publicly available website2 and 7,b7 shall include questions in the ,survey of ,international ,air ,travelers regarding wait-times1 visits to public lands1 and ,state data1 to the extent applicable4 #ajf4 ,travel and tourism strategy ,not less frequently than once every #aj years1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 in consultation with the ,united ,states ,travel and ,tourism ,advisory ,board1 the ,tourism ,policy ,council1 and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 shall develop and submit to ,congress a #aj-year travel and tourism strategy1 which shall include-- 7#a7 the establishment of goals with respect to the number of annual international visitors to the ,united ,states and the annual amount of travel exports during such #aj-year period2 7#b7 the resources needed to achieve the goals established pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 recommendations for statutory or regulatory changes that would be necessary to achieve such goals4 #ajg4 ,united ,states ,travel and ,tourism ,advisory ,board ,section #c of the ,act entitled ,an ,act to encourage travel in the ,united ,states1 and for other purposes 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #aedf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending the section heading to read as follows3 ,united ,states ,travel and ,tourism ,advisory ,board2 advisory committee2 and 7#b7 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,commerce is authorized and inserting the following3 7a7 ,united ,states ,travel and ,tourism ,advisory ,board 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established the ,united ,states ,travel and ,tourism ,advisory ,board 7referred to in this subsection as the ,board71 the members of which shall be appointed by the ,secretary of ,commerce for #b-year terms from among companies and organizations in the travel and tourism industry4 7#b7 ,executive director ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,travel and ,tourism shall serve as the ,executive ,director of the ,board4 7#c7 ,executive secretariat ,the ,director of the ,national ,travel and ,tourism ,office of the ,international ,trade ,administration shall serve as the ,executive ,secretariat for the ,board4 7#d7 ,functions ,the ,board's ,charter shall specify that the ,board will-- 7,a7 serve as the advisory body to the ,secretary of ,commerce on matters relating to the travel and tourism industry in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 advise the ,secretary of ,commerce on government policies and programs that affect the ,united ,states travel and tourism industry2 7,c7 offer counsel on current and emerging issues2 7,d7 provide a forum for discussing and proposing solutions to problems related to the travel and tourism industry2 and 7,e7 provide advice regarding the domestic travel and tourism industry as an economic engine4 7#e7 ,recovery strategy ,the ,board shall assist the ,assistant ,secretary in the development and implementation of the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency recovery strategy required under section #aje7;g77#a7 of the ,visit ,america ,act4 7b7 ,advisory ,committee for ,promotion of ,tourist ,travel ,the ,secretary of ,commerce is authorized 4 ,,ii ,travel ,safety ,a ,health safety #bja4 ,study and report on effects of ,,covid-#ai pandemic on travel and tourism industry in ,united ,states 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,pandemic period ,the term pandemic period has the meaning given the term emergency period in section #aace7;g77#a77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;b-#e7;g77#a77;,b771 excluding any portion of such period after the date that is #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,commerce4 7#c7 ,travel and tourism industry ,the term travel and tourism industry means the travel and tourism industry in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,interim study and report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 after consultation with relevant stakeholders1 including the ,united ,states ,travel and ,tourism ,advisory ,board1 shall-- 7,a7 complete an interim study1 which shall be based on data available at the time the study is conducted and provide a framework for the study required under subsection 7c71 regarding the effects of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic on the travel and tourism industry1 including various segments of the travel and tourism industry1 such as domestic1 international1 leisure1 business1 conventions1 meetings1 and events2 and 7,b7 submit a report containing the results of such interim study to-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7ii7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,availability ,the ,secretary shall make the report described in paragraph 7#a7 publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,commerce4 7c7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,united ,states ,travel and ,tourism ,advisory ,board and the head of any other ,federal agency the ,secretary considers appropriate1 shall complete a study on the effects of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic on the travel and tourism industry1 including various segments of the travel and tourism industry1 such as domestic1 international1 leisure1 business1 conventions1 meetings1 and events4 7d7 ,matters for consideration ,in conducting the interim study required under subsection 7b7 and the study required under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7#a7 changes in employment rates in the travel and tourism industry during the pandemic period2 7#b7 changes in revenues of businesses in the travel and tourism industry during the pandemic period2 7#c7 changes in employment and sales in industries related to the travel and tourism industry1 and changes in contributions of the travel and tourism industry to such related industries1 during the pandemic period2 7#d7 the effects attributable to the changes described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 in the travel and tourism industry and such related industries on the overall economy of the ,united ,states1 including-- 7,a7 an analysis of regional economies 7on a per capita basis7 during the pandemic period2 and 7,b7 the projected effects of such changes on the regional and overall economy of the ,united ,states following the pandemic period2 7#e7 the effects attributable to the changes described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 in the travel and tourism industry and such related industries on minority communities1 including ,native ,americans1 ,native ,hawaiians1 and ,alaska ,natives2 7#f7 reports on the economic impact of ,,covid-#ai issued by other ,federal agencies2 and 7#g7 any additional matters that the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7e7 ,consultation and public comment ,in conducting the study required under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 consult with representatives of-- 7,a7 the small business sector2 7,b7 the restaurant or food service sector2 7,c7 the hotel and alternative accommodations sector2 7,d7 the attractions or recreation sector2 7,e7 the outdoor recreation sector 7,f7 travel distribution services sector2 7,g7 destination marketing organizations2 7,h7 ,state tourism offices2 7,i7 the passenger air1 railroad1 and rental car sectors2 and 7,j7 labor representatives for-- 7i7 the sectors referred to in subparagraph 7,i72 and 7ii7 security screening personnel designated by the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#b7 provide an opportunity for public comment and advice relevant to conducting the study4 7f7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date on which the study required under subsection 7b7 is completed1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,united ,states ,travel and ,tourism ,advisory ,board and the head of any other ,federal agency that the ,secretary considers appropriate1 shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives that contains-- 7,a7 the results of such study2 7,b7 policy recommendations for promoting and assisting the travel and tourism industry1 including in ,native ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 and ,alaska ,native communities1 by fully implementing the ,native ,american ,tourism and ,improving ,visitor ,experience ,act 7,public ,law #aad-bba72 and 7,c7 a description of the actions that should be taken by the ,federal ,government to accelerate the implementation of travel and tourism policies and programs authorized by law4 7#b7 ,availability ,the ,secretary shall make the report described in paragraph 7#a7 publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,commerce4 #bjb4 ,ensuring ,health ,safety in the ,skies 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,ensuring ,health ,safety in the ,skies ,act of #bjba4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,advisory committee ,the term ,advisory ,committee means the ,joint ,federal ,advisory ,committee established under subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,air travel ,the term air travel includes international air travel4 7#c7 ,joint task force ,the term ,joint ,task ,force means the ,joint ,task ,force on ,air ,travel ,during and ,after the ,,covid-#ai ,public ,health ,emergency established under subsection 7c77#a74 7c7 ,joint ,task ,force on ,air ,travel ,during and ,after the ,,covid-#ai ,public ,health ,emergency 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall establish the ,joint ,task ,force on ,air ,travel ,during and ,after the ,,covid-#ai ,public ,health ,emergency4 7#b7 ,duties 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,joint ,task ,force shall develop recommended requirements1 plans1 and guidelines to address the health1 safety1 security1 and logistical issues relating to-- 7i7 the continuation of air travel during the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency2 and 7ii7 the resumption of full operations at airports and increased passenger air travel after the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency4 7,b7 ,recommendations ,the recommendations developed under subparagraph 7,a71 with respect to the applicable periods described in subparagraph 7,c71 shall include-- 7i7 modifying airport1 air carrier1 security 7including passenger security screening71 and other operations related to passenger air travel1 including passenger queuing1 boarding1 deplaning1 and baggage handling procedures1 as a result of-- 7,i7 current and anticipated changes to passenger air travel during and after the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency2 and 7,,ii7 anticipated changes to passenger air travel resulting from any seasonal recurrence of the coronavirus2 7ii7 mitigating the public health and economic impacts of the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency and any seasonal recurrence of the coronavirus on airports and passenger air travel 7including through the use of personal protective equipment1 the implementation of strategies to promote overall passenger and employee safety1 and the accommodation of social distancing as feasible and necessary72 7iii7 addressing privacy and civil liberty issues that may arise from passenger health screenings1 contact-tracing1 or other processes used to monitor the health of individuals engaged in air travel2 and 7iv7 operating procedures to manage future public health crises that can be anticipated1 to the extent such public health crises may impact air travel4 7,c7 ,applicable periods ,the applicable periods described in this subparagraph are-- 7i7 the period beginning on the date of the first meeting of the ,joint ,task ,force and ending on the last day of the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency2 and 7ii7 the #a-year period beginning on the day after the end of the period described in clause 7i74 7#c7 ,activities of the joint task force 7,a7 ,in general ,in developing the recommended requirements1 plans1 and guidelines under paragraph 7#b71 and before including such recommendations in the final report required under subsection 7e77#b71 the ,joint ,task ,force shall-- 7i7 conduct cost-benefit evaluations regarding such recommendations1 including costs impacting air operations and impacts on air travel2 7ii7 consider funding constraints2 7iii7 use risk-based decision making2 and 7iv7 consult with the ,advisory ,committee established under subsection 7d77#a7 and consider any consensus policy recommendations of the ,advisory ,committee submitted under subsection 7d77#b74 7,b7 ,international consultation ,the ,joint ,task ,force shall consult1 as practicable1 with relevant international entities and operators1 including the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization1 to harmonize 7to the extent possible7 recommended requirements1 plans1 and guidelines for air travel during and after the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency4 7#d7 ,membership 7,a7 ,chair ,the ,secretary of ,transportation 7or the ,secretary's designee7 shall serve as ,chair of the ,joint ,task ,force4 7,b7 ,vice-,chair ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7or the ,secretary's designee7 shall serve as ,vice ,chair of the ,joint ,task ,force4 7,c7 ,other members ,in addition to the ,chair and ,vice ,chair1 the members of the ,joint ,task ,force shall include representatives of-- 7i7 the ,department of ,transportation2 7ii7 the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7iii7 the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services2 7iv7 the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7v7 the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7vi7 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection2 7vii7 the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention2 7viii7 the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,administration2 7ix7 the ,national ,institute for ,occupational ,safety and ,health2 7x7 the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration2 7xi7 the ,department of ,state2 and 7xii7 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7d7 ,joint ,federal ,advisory ,committee 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ae days after the date on which the ,joint ,task ,force is established pursuant to subsection 7c77#a71 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall establish a ,joint ,federal ,advisory ,committee to advise the ,joint ,task ,force4 7#b7 ,duties of the ,advisory ,committee ,the ,advisory ,committee shall develop and submit consensus policy recommendations to the ,joint ,task ,force for the ,joint ,task ,force to consider when developing recommendations under subsection 7c77#b74 7#c7 ,membership ,the members of the ,advisory ,committee shall include representatives of-- 7,a7 airport operators designated by the ,secretary of ,transportation in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7,b7 air carriers designated by the ,secretary of ,transportation2 7,c7 aircraft and aviation manufacturers designated by the ,secretary of ,transportation2 7,d7 labor organizations representing-- 7i7 aviation industry workers 7including pilots1 flight attendants1 engineers1 maintenance1 mechanics1 air traffic controllers1 safety inspectors1 and workers performing airport services such as security1 terminal and cabin cleaning1 passenger assistance1 and aircraft loading7 designated by the ,secretary of ,transportation2 and 7ii7 security screening personnel designated by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7,e7 public health experts designated by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services2 7,f7 organizations designated by the ,secretary of ,transportation that represent airline passengers2 7,g7 privacy and civil liberty organizations designated by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7,h7 manufacturers and integrators of passenger screening and identity verification technologies designated by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7,i7 trade associations representing air carriers 7including major passenger air carriers1 low-cost passenger air carriers1 regional passenger air carriers1 cargo air carriers1 and foreign passenger air carriers7 designated by the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7,j7 trade associations representing airport operators 7including large hub1 medium hub1 small hub1 nonhub primary1 and nonprimary commercial service airports7 designated by the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 and 7,k7 aviation contractors designated by the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#d7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy in the membership of the ,advisory ,committee shall not affect its responsibilities1 but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment and in accordance with the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app74 7#e7 ,prohibition on compensation ,the members of the ,advisory ,committee shall not receive any compensation from the ,federal ,government by reason of their service on the ,advisory ,committee4 7#f7 ,publication ,not later than #ad days after the date on which the ,advisory ,committee submits policy recommendations to the ,joint ,task ,force pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall publish such policy recommendations on a publicly accessible website4 7e7 ,briefings and ,reports 7#a7 ,preliminary briefings ,as soon as practicable1 but not later than #f months after the date on which the ,joint ,task ,force is established pursuant to subsection 7c77#a71 the ,joint ,task ,force shall begin providing preliminary briefings to ,congress regarding the status of the development of the recommended requirements1 plan1 and guidelines under subsection 7c77#b74 ,the preliminary briefings shall include interim versions1 if any1 of the recommendations of the ,joint ,task ,force4 7#b7 ,final report 7,a7 ,deadline ,as soon as practicable1 but not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,joint ,task ,force shall submit a final report to ,congress4 7,b7 ,content ,the final report shall include-- 7i7 7,i7 all of the recommended requirements1 plans1 and guidelines developed by the ,joint ,task ,force pursuant to subsection 7c77#b72 and 7,,ii7 a description of any action taken by the ,federal ,government as a result of the recommendations referred to in subclause 7,i72 and 7ii7 7,i7 consensus policy recommendations submitted by the ,advisory ,committee pursuant to subsection 7d77#b72 and 7,,ii7 an explanation 7including data and risk analysis7 of any action by the ,joint ,task ,force in response to the recommendations referred to in subclause 7,i74 7f7 ,termination ,the ,joint ,task ,force and the ,advisory ,committee shall terminate on the date that is #cj days after the date on which the ,joint ,task ,force submits the final report required under subsection 7e77#b74 #bjc4 ,feasibility study on the use of canine units to detect ,,covid-#ai at airports 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 and the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall conduct a study to assess-- 7#a7 the feasibility of using canines to detect the presence of ,,sars-,co,v-#b1 the virus that causes the coronavirus disease #bjai 7commonly known as ,,covid-#ai71 in individuals infected with the virus2 7#b7 if using canines to detect the presence of ,,sars-,co,v-#b is feasible1 whether canine units could be used at airports to screen passengers1 individuals accompanying passengers1 crew members1 and other individuals who pass through airports and airport security screening locations for ,,sars-,co,v-#b infection2 and 7#c7 if using canine units to conduct screening described in paragraph 7#b7 is feasible1 how such screening would be implemented and what metrics would be used to monitor the efficacy of the screening4 7b7 ,assessment of efficacy 7#a7 ,in general ,in conducting the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall conduct a comprehensive review and analysis of ,,sars-,co,v-#b detection solutions to determine the efficacy of canines to detect ,,sars-,co,v-#b in individuals4 7#b7 ,use of review ,the ,administrator shall use the results of the review and analysis required under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 to determine the biological detection capabilities of canines2 and 7,b7 to inform the operational factors and considerations necessary for the deployment of canine units at airports to detect ,,sars-,co,v-#b4 7c7 ,additional elements ,in conducting the assessments required under subsections 7a7 and 7b71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 assess the probability of canines responding to the presence of ,,sars-,co,v-#b2 7#b7 determine the specificity of response by canines to ,,sars-,co,v-#b compared to their response to a pool of similar viruses and controls2 7#c7 assess how close canine units must be to individuals to detect ,,sars-,co,v-#b at a high sensitivity and specificity2 7#d7 assess the effectiveness of canine units in detecting ,,sars-,co,v-#b in symptomatic carriers compared to asymptomatic carriers2 7#e7 assess other valid measures to determine the efficacy of using canine units to screen for ,,sars-,co,v-#b at airports1 such as the accuracy of detection and the risks of false positives and false negatives2 7#f7 identify training and policy gaps that must be addressed before implementing a program to use canine units at airports to screen passengers1 individuals accompanying passengers1 crew members1 and other individuals who pass through airports and airport security screening locations1 for infection with ,,sars-,co,v-#b2 and 7#g7 assess-- 7,a7 the number of canine units the ,administrator would require in order to effectively implement a program to use canine units at airports to screen passengers1 individuals accompanying passengers1 crew members1 and other individuals who pass through airports and airport security screening locations for infection with ,,sars-,co,v-#b2 and 7,b7 the effect that such screenings would have on the ,transportation ,security ,administration's existing pool of canine units4 7d7 ,considerations ,in conducting the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall consider-- 7#a7 opportunities to leverage established1 preexisting scientific information regarding detection of ,,sars-,co,v-#b by canines2 7#b7 established programs in foreign countries related to detection of ,,sars-,co,v-#b by canine units2 7#c7 detection approaches and solutions related to the optimization of detection of ,,sars-,co,v-#b by canines2 and 7#d7 private industry approaches aimed to facilitate detection of ,,sars-,co,v-#b using canine units4 7e7 ,third-,party validation and verification ,the ,administrator shall ensure that any screening solutions developed pursuant to the study required under subsection 7a7 undergo validation and verification analysis by a third party with appropriate expertise to ensure accuracy of data obtained from the study4 7f7 ,report required ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives that-- 7#a7 describes the results of the study required under subsection 7a71 including the assessments required under subsections 7b7 and 7c72 and 7#b7 makes a recommendation with respect to whether canine units at airports could be trained effectively and efficiently to screen passengers1 individuals accompanying passengers1 crew members1 and other individuals who pass through airports and airport security screening locations1 for infection with ,,sars-,co,v-#b4 ,b ,one-,stop security #baa4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,one-,stop ,pilot ,program ,act of #bjba4 #bab4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,,tsa ,the term ,,tsa means the ,transportation ,security ,administration of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 #bac4 ,pilot ,program for ,one-,stop ,security 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding #ddija7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 may establish a pilot program at not more than #f foreign last point of departure airports to permit passengers and their accessible property arriving on direct flights or flight segments originating at such participating foreign airports to continue on additional flights or flight segments originating in the ,united ,states without additional security re-screening if-- 7#a7 the initial screening was conducted in accordance with an aviation security screening agreement described in subsection 7d72 7#b7 passengers arriving from participating foreign airports are unable to access their checked baggage until the arrival at their final destination2 and 7#c7 upon arrival in the ,united ,states1 passengers arriving from participating foreign airports do not come into contact with other arriving international passengers1 those passengers' property1 or other persons who have not been screened or subjected to other appropriate security controls required for entry into the airport's sterile area4 7b7 ,requirements for pilot program ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall ensure that there is no reduction in the level of security or specific ,,tsa aviation security standards or requirements for screening passengers and their property prior to boarding an international flight bound for the ,united ,states1 including specific aviation security standards and requirements regarding-- 7#a7 high-risk passengers and their property2 7#b7 weapons1 explosives1 and incendiaries2 7#c7 screening passengers and property transferring at a foreign last point of departure airport from another airport and bound for the ,united ,states1 and addressing any co-mingling of such passengers and property with passengers and property screened under the pilot program described in subsection 7a72 and 7#d7 insider risk at foreign last point of departure airports4 7c7 ,re-,screening of checked baggage ,subject to subsection 7e71 the ,administrator may determine whether checked baggage arriving from participating foreign airports referenced in subsection 7a7 that screen using an explosives detection system must be rescreened in the ,united ,states by an explosives detection system before such baggage continues on any additional flight or flight segment4 7d7 ,aviation security screening agreement ,an aviation security screening agreement described in this subsection is a treaty1 executive agreement1 or other international arrangement that-- 7#a7 is signed by the ,administrator1 without delegating such authority2 and 7#b7 is entered into with a foreign country that delineates and implements security standards and protocols utilized at a foreign last point of departure airport that are determined by the ,administrator-- 7,a7 to be comparable to those of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 sufficiently effective to enable passengers and their accessible property to deplane into sterile areas of airports in the ,united ,states without the need for re-screening4 7e7 ,re-,screening requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,administrator determines that a foreign country participating in the aviation security screening agreement has not maintained and implemented security standards and protocols comparable to those of the ,united ,states at foreign last point of departure airports at which a pilot program has been established in accordance with this section1 the ,administrator shall ensure that passengers and their property arriving from such airports are re-screened in the ,united ,states1 including by using explosives detection systems in accordance with section #ddija7;d77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and implementing regulations1 before such passengers and their property are permitted into sterile areas of airports in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,consultation ,if the ,administrator has reasonable grounds to believe that the other party to an aviation security screening agreement has not complied with such agreement1 the ,administrator shall request immediate consultation with such party4 7#c7 ,suspension or termination of agreement ,if a satisfactory agreement between ,,tsa and a foreign country is not reached within #de days after a consultation request under paragraph 7#b7 or in the case of the foreign country's continued or egregious failure to maintain the security standards and protocols described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 suspend or terminate the aviation security screening agreement with such country1 as determined appropriate by the ,administrator2 and 7,b7 notify the appropriate congressional committees of such consultation1 suspension1 or termination1 as the case may be1 not later than #g days after such consultation1 suspension1 or termination4 7f7 ,briefings to ,congress ,not later than #de days before an aviation security screening agreement described in subsection 7d7 enters into force1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees-- 7#a7 an aviation security threat assessment for the country in which such foreign last point of departure airport is located2 7#b7 information regarding any corresponding mitigation efforts to address any security issues identified in such threat assessment1 including any plans for joint covert testing2 7#c7 information on potential security vulnerabilities associated with commencing such agreements and mitigation plans to address such potential security vulnerabilities2 7#d7 an assessment of the impacts that such agreement will have on aviation security2 7#e7 an assessment by ,,tsa of the screening performed at foreign last point of departure airports1 including the feasibility of ,,tsa personnel monitoring screening1 security protocols1 and standards2 7#f7 information regarding identifying the entity or entities responsible for screening passengers and property at the foreign last point of departure airport2 7#g7 the name of the entity or local authority and any contractor or subcontractor party to the agreement2 7#h7 information regarding the screening requirements under subsection 7e72 7#i7 details regarding information sharing mechanisms between the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the foreign last point of departure airport1 screening authority1 or entity responsible for screening1 as required by law1 regulation1 or an aviation screening agreement described in subsection 7d72 and 7#aj7 a copy of the aviation security screening agreement1 which shall identify the foreign last point of departure airport or airports at which a pilot program under this section is to be established4 7g7 ,certifications relating to the ,pilot ,program for ,one-,stop ,security ,for each aviation security screening agreement described in subsection 7d71 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees-- 7#a7 7,a7 a certification that such agreement satisfies all of the requirements specified in subsection 7b72 or 7,b7 in the event that #a or more of such requirements are not so satisfied1 a description of the unsatisfied requirement and information on what actions the ,administrator will take to ensure that such remaining requirements are satisfied before such agreement enters into force2 7#b7 a certification that ,,tsa and ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection have ensured that any necessary physical modifications or appropriate mitigations exist in the domestic one-stop security pilot program airport prior to receiving international passengers from a last point of departure airport under the aviation security screening agreement2 7#c7 a certification that a foreign last point of departure airport covered by an aviation security screening agreement has an operation to screen all checked bags as required by law1 regulation1 or international agreement1 including the full utilization of ,explosives ,detection ,systems to the extent practicable2 and 7#d7 a certification that the ,administrator consulted with stakeholders1 including air carriers1 aviation nonprofit labor organizations1 airport operators1 relevant interagency partners1 and other stakeholders that the ,administrator determines appropriate4 7h7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in coordination with the ,administrator1 shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the implementation of the pilot program authorized under this section1 including information relating to-- 7#a7 the impact of such program on homeland security and international aviation security1 including any benefits and challenges of such program2 7#b7 the impact of such program on passengers1 airports1 and air carriers1 including any benefits and challenges of such program2 and 7#c7 the impact and feasibility of continuing such program or expanding it into a more permanent program1 including any benefits and challenges of such continuation or expansion4 7i7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed as limiting the authority of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection to inspect persons and baggage arriving in the ,united ,states in accordance with applicable law4 7j7 ,sunset ,the pilot program authorized under this section shall terminate on the date that is #f years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4