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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 20, 2021
21st Century Transportation Workforce Development Act
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a task force on developing a 21st-century surface transportation workforce.
The task force must develop and submit recommendations and strategies for DOT to
evaluate the current and future state of the surface transportation workforce;
identify factors influencing individuals pursuing careers in surface transportation;
address barriers to retaining individuals in surface transportation careers;
identify and address potential impacts of emerging technologies on the surface transportation workforce;
increase access for vulnerable or underrepresented populations;
facilitate and encourage elementary, secondary, and postsecondary students in the United States to pursue careers in the surface transportation sector; and
identify and develop pathways for students and individuals to secure pre-apprenticeships, registered apprenticeships, and other work-based learning opportunities in the U.S. surface transportation sector.
The task force shall terminate upon submitting to Congress a report containing the recommendations and strategies.
People & committees
Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2] · D–RI
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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