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Version 53 · Passed House · Sep 28, 2022
National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act of 2022
This bill establishes the National Center for the Advancement of Aviation to (1) develop a skilled and robust U.S. aviation and aerospace workforce; (2) serve as a national independent forum to support collaboration and cooperation between aviation and aerospace stakeholders regarding the advancement of the U.S. aviation and aerospace workforce; and (3) serve as a repository for research conducted by institutions of higher education, research institutions, or other stakeholders regarding the aviation and aerospace workforce, or related technical and skill development.
The center must perform the following duties
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improve access to aviation and aerospace education and related skills training to help grow the U.S. aviation and aerospace workforce; support Armed Forces personnel and veterans seeking to transition to a career in civil aviation or an aerospace-related field through outreach, training, apprenticeships, or other means; and amplify and support the research and development efforts conducted as part of the National Aviation Research Plan and work done at the Federal Aviation Administration Technical Centers regarding the aviation and aerospace workforce. Additionally, the center may issue grants to certain entities to
create, develop, deliver, or update middle and high school aviation curricula and aviation curricula used at institutions of higher education, secondary educations institutions, or by technical training and vocational schools;
support the professional development of educators using the curricula;
establish new education programs that teach technical skills used in aviation maintenance;
establish scholarships, internships or apprenticeships for individuals pursuing employment in the aviation maintenance industry;
support outreach about educational opportunities and careers in the aviation maintenance industry; and
support the transition to career in aviation maintenance, including for members of the Armed Forces.
People & committees
Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] · D–IN
Legislative record
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 56 (Roll no. 457). (text: CR H8164-8166)
House roll call 457 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 56 (Roll no. 457).
House roll call 457 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8179)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3482.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8164-8167)
Mr. Carson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 380.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-505.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-505.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E573-574)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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