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US HR2696

US HR2696
Transportation Workforce Centers of Excellence Act


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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 direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate cer- tain consortia as Community and Technical College Cen- ters of Excellence in Transportation Workforce Training, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretaries of Education and Labor, to designate certain consortia of 2-year institutions of higher education as Community and Technical College Centers of Excellence in Transportation Workforce Training. These Centers of Excellence must have the demonstrated ability to address education and training related to careers in transportation sectors, including developing career pathways and programs of study, providing on-the-job training or work-based learning, developing dual or concurrent enrollment programs, and providing education and training related to emerging transportation technologies. The bill authorizes the Secretary to establish a grant program to award up to $2 million to these Centers of Excellence to carry out these activities, with a federal cost share of up to 50%.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

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

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