American Aviation Diversity Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:58:41Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3689 American Aviation Diversity Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3689

The American Aviation Diversity Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3689, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to promote diversity and inclusion within the aviation industry in the United States.

The bill aims to increase opportunities for individuals from underrepresented communities to pursue careers in aviation. This includes providing funding for programs that support diversity in aviation education and training, as well as initiatives to recruit and retain diverse talent within the industry.

Additionally, the American Aviation Diversity Act seeks to address disparities in access to resources and opportunities within the aviation sector. The bill includes provisions for the establishment of a task force to study and make recommendations on how to improve diversity and inclusion in aviation, as well as measures to ensure that federal agencies and contractors prioritize diversity in their hiring practices. Overall, the American Aviation Diversity Act is designed to promote equity and representation within the aviation industry, with the goal of creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce.

Congressional Summary of HR 3689

American Aviation Diversity Act

This bill authorizes appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration's Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Intern Program. (This program is open to all eligible undergraduate and graduate college students who attend an accredited college or university. A focus of the MSI intern program is providing opportunities to eligible students from groups that have been underrepresented in aviation, aeronautics, and science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM), such as African Americans, Asian Americans and other Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, Native Americans, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders, persons with disabilities, student veterans, and women.)

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Current Status of Bill HR 3689

Bill HR 3689 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3689 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3689's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. as of May 26, 2023