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Transportation Workforce Centers of Excellence Act
3/9/2023, 5:47 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2696
Bill 117 HR 2696, also known as the Transportation Workforce Centers of Excellence Act, aims to establish workforce training centers in the transportation sector. These centers would focus on providing education and training programs to individuals seeking careers in transportation-related fields.
The bill outlines the requirements for these centers, including partnerships with industry stakeholders, educational institutions, and workforce development agencies. It also emphasizes the importance of addressing the workforce needs of the transportation industry, which is crucial for maintaining and improving the nation's infrastructure.
Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a national advisory committee to provide guidance and recommendations on the development and implementation of these workforce centers. This committee would consist of representatives from various sectors of the transportation industry, as well as experts in workforce development and education. Overall, the Transportation Workforce Centers of Excellence Act aims to address the growing demand for skilled workers in the transportation sector by establishing training centers that will equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in these fields.
The bill outlines the requirements for these centers, including partnerships with industry stakeholders, educational institutions, and workforce development agencies. It also emphasizes the importance of addressing the workforce needs of the transportation industry, which is crucial for maintaining and improving the nation's infrastructure.
Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a national advisory committee to provide guidance and recommendations on the development and implementation of these workforce centers. This committee would consist of representatives from various sectors of the transportation industry, as well as experts in workforce development and education. Overall, the Transportation Workforce Centers of Excellence Act aims to address the growing demand for skilled workers in the transportation sector by establishing training centers that will equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in these fields.
Congressional Summary of HR 2696
Transportation Workforce Centers of Excellence Act
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to designate certain two-year institutions of higher education as Community and Technical College Centers of Excellence in Transportation Workforce Training.
Additionally, DOT must establish a program to award competitive grants to the centers to address education and training related to careers in transportation sectors.
Grants under the program may not exceed $2 million, and the federal share of project costs may not exceed 50%.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2696
Bill HR 2696 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 20, 2021. Bill HR 2696 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 20, 2021. Bill HR 2696's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. as of April 21, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2696
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2696
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative remedies
- Department of Transportation
- Elementary and secondary education
- Employment and training programs
- Higher education
- Transportation employees
- Transportation programs funding
- Vocational and technical education
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2696
Transportation Workforce Centers of Excellence Act
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate certain consortia as Community and Technical College Centers of Excellence in Transportation Workforce Training, and for other purposes.
Transportation Workforce Centers of Excellence Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2696
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