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Introduced
11/15/2019
11/15/2019
In Committee
11/18/2019
11/18/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a program to carry out public service campaigns which promote transportation career opportunities and improve diversity in the workforce. This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish and administer a transportation workforce outreach program to (1) increase awareness of transportation career opportunities; and (2) increase diversity such as race, gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status of professionals in the transportation sector.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish and administer a transportation workforce outreach program. The purpose of this program is to (1) increase awareness of transportation career opportunities, such as for aviation pilots, safety inspectors, mechanics, truck drivers, and other transportation professionals, and (2) increase diversity, including in terms of race, gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, of professionals in the transportation sector. The bill authorizes $5 million per fiscal year from 2021 to 2026 to carry out this program, which will involve developing and using broadcast, digital, and print media advertising and outreach.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (18)
Rick Larsen (D)*,
Cindy Axne (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
Cheri Bustos (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Denny Heck (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Tom Malinowski (D),
Sean Maloney (D),
Grace Napolitano (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Harley Rouda (D),
Lucille Roybal-Allard (D),
Albio Sires (D),
Don Young (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. (on 11/18/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5118/all-info | 11/17/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5118/BILLS-116hr5118ih.pdf | 11/27/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5118/BILLS-116hr5118ih.pdf.pdf | 11/27/2019 |
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