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Promoting Women in Aviation Act

12/15/2023, 4:07 PM

Summary of Bill S 1154

Bill 118 s 1154, also known as the Promoting Women in Aviation Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress with the aim of encouraging and supporting women in the field of aviation. The bill seeks to address the gender disparity in the aviation industry by promoting education, training, and mentorship opportunities for women who are interested in pursuing careers in aviation.

Specifically, the bill calls for the establishment of a Women in Aviation Advisory Board within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide guidance and recommendations on how to increase the participation of women in aviation. The board would be composed of industry experts, educators, and other stakeholders who would work together to develop strategies for recruiting and retaining women in aviation-related fields.

Additionally, the bill directs the FAA to conduct a study on the representation of women in the aviation industry and to identify barriers that may be preventing women from entering or advancing in the field. The findings of this study would then be used to inform future policies and initiatives aimed at promoting gender diversity in aviation. Overall, the Promoting Women in Aviation Act is a bipartisan effort to address the underrepresentation of women in the aviation industry and to create more opportunities for women to succeed in this field. By supporting education, training, and mentorship programs, the bill aims to empower women to pursue careers in aviation and to help close the gender gap in this important industry.

Congressional Summary of S 1154

Promoting Women in Aviation Act

This bill establishes a Women in Aviation Advisory Committee within the Department of Transportation (DOT). The committee must advise DOT and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on matters related to women in the aviation industry and coordinate with the FAA's Federal Women's Program.

Membership in the committee must include representatives from major airlines and aerospace companies, nonprofit organizations within the aviation industry, airport operators and employees, aviation and engineering business associations, the Civil Air Patrol, the FAA, educational institutions, and labor organizations.

The committee must submit a report annually to Congress, DOT, and the FAA on the committee's findings and conclusions, as well as any recommendations for legislation and administrative actions.

Current Status of Bill S 1154

Bill S 1154 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill S 1154 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 30, 2023.  Bill S 1154's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of March 30, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1154

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1154

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1154

Promoting Women in Aviation ActPromoting Women in Aviation ActA bill to establish the Women in Aviation Advisory Committee.

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