Federal Register #2026-21828

CDC Order Requires DRC Exposure Attestations for Passengers on Flights to the United States

The CDC issued a temporary public health order for passengers flying to the United States from abroad. - Government buyer: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). - Order requirements: Covered passengers must provide a signed paper or digital attestation confirming they have not been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) during the 21 days before boarding. - Airline and aircraft-operator responsibilities: Verify attestations, do not board passengers who fail to provide them, retain copies for at least 42 days, and provide copies to the U.S. Government upon request. Specified exemptions apply. - Procurement status: This is a public health order, not a procurement opportunity. No OEMs, vendors, products, quantities, or services are requested.

Description

The CDC issued an Order requiring covered passengers on flights to the United States from foreign countries to present a signed attestation that they have not been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the 21 days before boarding. Airlines and aircraft operators must verify attestations, retain copies for at least 42 days, and provide them to the U.S. Government upon request. The Order took effect November 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST, and is stated to remain in effect through December 18, 2026, subject to possible earlier amendment or rescission. Exemptions apply to specified aircraft operators and individuals granted an exemption by CDC.

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