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Wings for Veterans Act

Introduced: November 13, 2023 Introduced by: Gooden, Lance Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 5, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Nov 20, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Wings for Veterans Act

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) program administrative costs.

DOT must submit a report to Congress on the program and related issues. 

What's happening now December 5, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Republican 10