Air Traffic Control Workforce Transparency Act

3/12/2024, 5:40 AM

Summary of Bill S 1914

Bill 118 s 1914, also known as the Air Traffic Control Workforce Transparency Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to increase transparency within the air traffic control workforce by requiring the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to report on various aspects of their workforce.

Specifically, the bill mandates that the FAA must provide an annual report to Congress that includes information on the demographics of the air traffic control workforce, including data on race, gender, and age. Additionally, the report must include information on the hiring and promotion practices of the FAA, as well as any efforts being made to increase diversity within the workforce.

The goal of this legislation is to ensure that the air traffic control workforce is diverse and inclusive, and that opportunities for advancement within the field are available to individuals of all backgrounds. By requiring the FAA to report on these aspects of their workforce, Congress hopes to hold the agency accountable for promoting diversity and transparency within the air traffic control industry. Overall, the Air Traffic Control Workforce Transparency Act aims to shed light on the current state of the air traffic control workforce and encourage efforts to promote diversity and inclusion within the industry.

Current Status of Bill S 1914

Bill S 1914 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2023. Bill S 1914 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 8, 2023.  Bill S 1914's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of June 8, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1914

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1914

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1914

Air Traffic Control Workforce Transparency ActAir Traffic Control Workforce Transparency ActA bill to amend the air traffic controller staffing report, and for other purposes.
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