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US HR3310

US HR3310
Promoting Service in Transportation Act


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Introduced
05/18/2021
In Committee
05/19/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a pro- gram to carry out public service campaigns which pro- mote transportation career opportunities and improve di- versity in the workforce.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Transportation Workforce Outreach Program within the U.S. Department of Transportation. The program will carry out a series of public service announcement campaigns from fiscal years 2022 to 2026 to achieve two main objectives: (1) increase awareness of career opportunities in the transportation sector, including roles such as aviation pilots, safety inspectors, mechanics, air traffic controllers, and other transportation professionals; and (2) increase diversity, including race, gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, of professionals in the transportation sector. The bill authorizes $5 million in funding per fiscal year from 2022 to 2026 to support the development, production, and use of broadcast, digital, and print media advertising and outreach for these campaigns.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (on 05/19/2021)

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