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Promoting Service in Transportation Act

1/11/2023, 1:50 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1681

Promoting Service in Transportation Act

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish and administer a transportation workforce outreach program to (1) increase awareness of transportation career opportunities; and (2) target awareness of professional opportunities in the transportation sector to diverse segments of the population, including with respect to race, sex, age, ethnicity, ability (including physical and mental ability), and socioeconomic status.

Current Status of Bill S 1681

Bill S 1681 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2021. Bill S 1681 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 18, 2021.  Bill S 1681's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of May 18, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1681

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1681

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Government information and archives
- Marketing and advertising
- Minority employment
- Transportation employees

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1681

Promoting Service in Transportation Act
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to promote transportation career opportunities and improve diversity in the workforce.
Promoting Service in Transportation Act

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