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TRANSPORT Jobs Act

9/23/2025, 9:26 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3055

The bill titled "To direct the Secretary of Transportation to develop an action plan on members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling and veterans becoming supply chain employees, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 3055 on April 29, 2025.

Congressional Summary of HR 3055

Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port Ocean Rail and Truck Jobs Act or the TRANSPORT Jobs Act

This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to develop and make public the Veteran to Supply Chain Employee Action Plan. Among other elements, the plan must identify (1) barriers and challenges of veterans and members of the Armed Forces who are eligible for counseling under the Transition Assistance Program in searching or training for employment in the supply chain industry, and (2) challenges that supply chain employers face when recruiting, hiring, or retaining veterans and such members of the Armed Forces.

The plan must also recommend specific short- and long-term actions that DOT, the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or the Department of Labor can take to help veterans and such members of the Armed Forces in becoming supply chain employees.

Current Status of Bill HR 3055

Bill HR 3055 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 9, 2025. Bill HR 3055 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 29, 2025.  Bill HR 3055's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of September 9, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3055

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
9
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3055

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3055

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to develop an action plan on members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling and veterans becoming supply chain employees, and for other purposes.
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to develop an action plan on members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling and veterans becoming supply chain employees, and for other purposes.

Comments

Eden Stanley profile image

Eden Stanley

356

7 months ago

I think this bill is a good idea. It can help our veterans transition into civilian life and find meaningful employment in the supply chain industry. This is important because our veterans have sacrificed so much for our country and deserve all the support they can get. I hope this bill passes and helps make a positive impact on the lives of our veterans.

Lucia Mueller profile image

Lucia Mueller

423

2 months ago

I think this new bill is really good for creating more jobs in transportation. It will help a lot of people like me who rely on transportation for work. I heard that this bill also includes funding for improving infrastructure, which is important for our communities. Did you know that this bill also includes provisions for training programs to help people get jobs in the transportation industry?

Reuben Buckley profile image

Reuben Buckley

379

2 months ago

I don't like this new bill, it's gonna mess things up. How will it affect me in the long run?