House Bill 2696
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Transportation Workforce Centers of Excellence Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 20, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2696
Congress
117
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Transportation Workforce Centers of Excellence Act
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to designate certain two-year institutions of higher education as Community and Technical College Centers of Excellence in Transportation Workforce Training.
Additionally, DOT must establish a program to award competitive grants to the centers to address education and training related to careers in transportation sectors.
Grants under the program may not exceed $2 million, and the federal share of project costs may not exceed 50%.
April 20, 2021
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04/21/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
04/20/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
04/20/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 9, 2023 5:47:48 PM