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US S1681

US S1681
Promoting Service in Transportation Act


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

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to promote transpor- tation career opportunities and improve diversity in the workforce.

AI Summary

This bill, the Promoting Service in Transportation Act, aims to amend Title 49 of the United States Code to promote transportation career opportunities and improve workforce diversity. The key provisions include establishing a transportation workforce outreach program within the Department of Transportation (DOT) to increase awareness of various transportation-related careers, such as aviation, trucking, and transit, and target these opportunities to diverse segments of the population based on factors like race, gender, age, and socioeconomic status. The bill authorizes the DOT to use up to $5 million per fiscal year from 2022 to 2027 to develop and execute public service announcement campaigns as part of this outreach program.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 05/18/2021)

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