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Women in Aviation Advisory Board Act
12/12/2023, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2705
Bill 118 hr 2705, also known as the Women in Aviation Advisory Board Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish an advisory board within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that focuses on promoting and supporting women in the aviation industry.
The advisory board would be made up of representatives from various sectors of the aviation industry, including commercial airlines, general aviation, and aviation manufacturing. The board would be responsible for providing recommendations to the FAA on ways to increase the participation of women in aviation, as well as promoting education and training opportunities for women in the industry.
The bill also calls for the advisory board to conduct studies and gather data on the representation of women in aviation, as well as to develop strategies for addressing any barriers that may be preventing women from fully participating in the industry. Additionally, the board would be required to submit an annual report to Congress on its activities and recommendations. Overall, the Women in Aviation Advisory Board Act aims to support and empower women in the aviation industry by creating a dedicated advisory board that will work to address gender disparities and promote opportunities for women in aviation.
The advisory board would be made up of representatives from various sectors of the aviation industry, including commercial airlines, general aviation, and aviation manufacturing. The board would be responsible for providing recommendations to the FAA on ways to increase the participation of women in aviation, as well as promoting education and training opportunities for women in the industry.
The bill also calls for the advisory board to conduct studies and gather data on the representation of women in aviation, as well as to develop strategies for addressing any barriers that may be preventing women from fully participating in the industry. Additionally, the board would be required to submit an annual report to Congress on its activities and recommendations. Overall, the Women in Aviation Advisory Board Act aims to support and empower women in the aviation industry by creating a dedicated advisory board that will work to address gender disparities and promote opportunities for women in aviation.
Congressional Summary of HR 2705
Women in Aviation Advisory Board Act
This bill establishes a Federal Advisory Committee on Women in Aviation. The committee must advise the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration on matters related to the education, training, mentorship, outreach, recruitment, and retention of women in the aviation industry.
Membership in the committee must include representatives from aviation-related manufacturers, commercial air carriers, general aviation operators, unmanned aircraft systems operators, airports, aviation training and maintenance providers, labor organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations within the aviation industry.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2705
Bill HR 2705 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 19, 2023. Bill HR 2705 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 19, 2023.  Bill HR 2705's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. as of April 19, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2705
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 2705
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2705
Women in Aviation Advisory Board Act
Women in Aviation Advisory Board Act
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Federal Advisory Committee on Women in Aviation, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2705
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