118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 2428 — Minorities in Aviation Education Act of 2023

“To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program to improve the preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields, and for other purposes.”

Transportation and public works

Introduced Mar 30, 2023

Last action Mar 31, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Mar 30, 2023

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Referred

Mar 31, 2023

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill establishes grants for increasing the exposure and access of students to the aviation industry, with a particular focus on women and minorities. Specifically, the Department of Transportation (DOT) must establish the Bessie Coleman Aviation Education Program to award the grants to state and local governments or educational agencies for activities that increase exposure and access to aviation-related education and jobs, such as programs to increase the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minorities in aviation degree programs. DOT must prioritize grant applicants that propose to use the funds to encourage the participation of women, minorities, and individuals in rural a...

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Mar 31, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Mar 30, 2023

Introduced in House

Mar 30, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.