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Introduced
05/18/2021
05/18/2021
In Committee
05/18/2021
05/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1681/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1681/BILLS-117s1681is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1681/BILLS-117s1681is.pdf.pdf |
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