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Aviation WORKS Act

Introduced: February 9, 2023 Introduced by: Kelly, Mark Democratic · Arizona See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 9, 2023
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Aviation Workforce, Opportunity, Recruiting, Knowledge, and Supply Act or the Aviation WORKS Act

This bill extends through FY2028 and expands aviation workforce development programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Specifically, the bill directs DOT to establish an aviation manufacturing development grant program to develop the aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce. It also requires DOT to develop and support the education of workers who design or produce any aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance, or a component, part, or system thereof, that (1) is produced under a production approval issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), (2) has been issued a design approval by the FAA, or (3) has an active application for a design approval.

Additionally, DOT must establish a program to provide grants for eligible projects to plan, establish, and expand workforce development partnership programs in the aviation and aerospace industry sector.

What's happening now February 9, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1