118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 6380Wings for Veterans Act

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a pilot program to provide flight training for military veterans, and for other purposes.

Transportation and public works
Introduced Nov 13, 2023
Last action Dec 5, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Referred
Dec 5, 2023
T&I · Veterans' Affairs
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House floor
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a pilot program to award grants to up to 10 flight schools to provide flight training for eligible veterans. Under the bill, an eligible veteran includes an individual who served in the active military, naval, air, or space service and who was honorably discharged, meets the requirements to obtain at least a second class medical certificate, and certifies an intent to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. Flight schools may use grants for (1) the provision of guidance and pilot training services (including tuition and flight training fees); (2) the provision of related books, training materials, and equipment; and (3) pr...

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 5 actions
Dec 5, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Nov 20, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Nov 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Nov 13, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 13, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.