Federal Register #2026-22211

CDC Amended Public Health Order on Air Travelers’ Recent Presence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The CDC amended a public health order governing air travel to the United States; this is not a procurement opportunity. - Government agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). - Requirement for travelers: Unless exempt, people boarding aircraft bound for the United States must attest that they have not been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the 21 days before boarding. - Requirements for airlines and aircraft operators: Verify attestations, do not board covered individuals without one, retain copies for at least 42 days after departure, and provide copies to the U.S. Government upon request. - Potential consequence: Failure to meet operator requirements may affect controlled free pratique. - Procurement scope: No products or services are requested; no OEMs or vendors are identified.

Description

The CDC announces an amended order requiring persons traveling to the United States by aircraft from a foreign country, unless exempt, 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 other aircraft operators must verify attestations, not board covered persons without them, retain copies for at least 42 days, and provide them to the U.S. Government upon request. The order takes effect for flights departing at or after 11:59 p.m. EST on November 3, 2026, and remains in effect through December 18, 2026, unless amended or rescinded earlier. The notice also states that operators failing to provide required confirmation may not receive controlled free pratique to enter a U.S. port of entry.

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