FLIGHT Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 7157 FLIGHT Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7157

Fostering Leadership and Inclusion by Growing HBCU Training Act of 2020 or the FLIGHT Act

This bill directs the Department of Defense to carry out five-year pilot programs to

assess the feasibility and advisability of mechanisms to reduce barriers to participation in the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps at certain historically Black colleges and universities and certain other minority institutions of higher education (covered institutions) by creating partnerships between satellite or extension Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps units at such institutions and military installations, and
assess the feasibility and advisability of providing financial assistance to members of the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps and members of the Coast Guard College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative at covered institutions for participation in flight training.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7157

Bill HR 7157 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2020. Bill HR 7157 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 11, 2020. Bill HR 7157's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of June 11, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7157

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7157

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Aviation and airports

- Congressional oversight

- Employment and training programs

- Higher education

- Licensing and registrations

- Military education and training

- Minority education

- Student aid and college costs

- User charges and fees

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7157

FLIGHT Act

To require pilot programs in connection with Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps units at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and minority institutions, and for other purposes.

FLIGHT Act

Fostering Leadership and Inclusion by Growing HBCU Training Act of 2020