Aviation Minority Workforce Development Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:07:05Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1163 Aviation Minority Workforce Development Act of 2023 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, 4:07 PM

Summary of Bill S 1163

The Aviation Minority Workforce Development Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 1163, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the lack of diversity in the aviation industry. The bill seeks to increase opportunities for minorities to enter and advance in careers in aviation by establishing programs and initiatives to support their training and development.

Specifically, the bill calls for the creation of a Minority Aviation Workforce Development Program, which would provide grants to minority-serving institutions, such as historically black colleges and universities, to develop and implement aviation education and training programs. These programs would focus on areas such as pilot training, air traffic control, aircraft maintenance, and aviation management.

Additionally, the bill would establish a Minority Aviation Advisory Board to provide guidance and recommendations on how to increase diversity in the aviation workforce. The board would be composed of representatives from minority communities, aviation industry stakeholders, and government agencies. Overall, the Aviation Minority Workforce Development Act of 2023 aims to address the underrepresentation of minorities in the aviation industry by providing support and resources to help them enter and succeed in aviation careers. By increasing diversity in the workforce, the bill seeks to create a more inclusive and equitable aviation industry for all.

Congressional Summary of S 1163

Aviation Minority Workforce Development Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Transportation to establish a grant program to increase racial and gender minority access and representation in the aviation workforce. Grants may be provided to minority-serving institutions (e.g., historically Black colleges and universities) and a consortium of one or more institutions of higher education that has a partnership with an aviation company or industry association, a labor-management organization, or other specified entity.

The grants must be used to

facilitate the creation of programs that educate and train students;
increase access to, and the availability of, resources at existing aviation workforce programs;
assist students with education, apprenticeship, internship, transportation, and certification costs; and
increase student outreach and recruitment.

Current Status of Bill S 1163

Bill S 1163 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill S 1163 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 30, 2023. Bill S 1163's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of March 30, 2023