the COVID–19 pandemic: intracountry travel The Secretary of State shall immediately petition the government of any country that closes its borders and airspace due to COVID–19 or a future pandemic to make arrangements with each United States mission in that country to ensure United States nationals are able to travel intracountry to United States Government evacuation points or to access commercial travel when possible. 114. Operationalizing expedient American Citizen Services during the COVID–19 pandemic: consular affairs, task forces, and regulations The Secretary of State shall direct the Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs to immediately, and for 45 days after the President determines the COVID–19 pandemic is over— (1) provide United States missions worldwide with explicit guidance to protect United States nationals and empower officers, specialists, and local staff as they protect lives during and immediately after the pandemic period