US HR2697

Bill

US HR2697

21st Century Transportation Workforce Development Act

Introduced
04/20/2021

In Committee
04/21/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To establish a task force on developing a 21st century surface transportation workforce, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a task force on developing a 21st century surface transportation workforce. The task force is required to develop recommendations and strategies for the Department of Transportation to evaluate the current and future state of the surface transportation workforce, address barriers to pursuing and retaining careers in the sector, and increase access to high-skill, in-demand surface transportation jobs for underrepresented populations. The task force must submit its recommendations to Congress within 12 months of its establishment, and the Department of Transportation must then submit a report to Congress containing those recommendations. The task force will be composed of representatives from the surface transportation industry, labor organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

James Langevin (D)*, David McKinley (R),

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (on 04/21/2021)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2697/all-info

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2697/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2697/BILLS-117hr2697ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2697/BILLS-117hr2697ih.pdf.pdf

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