LEGISLATION/H.R. 6380

Wings for Veterans Act

118-HR-6380118th CongressIntroduced Nov 13, 2023Transportation and Public Works

Market Probability

No market

Status

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Other Chamber

Signed

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Sponsor

Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5](R-TX-5)

12 cosponsors

Summary

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.

Subjects

Aviation and airportsCongressional oversightEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Actions (6)

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Dec 5, 2023House committee actions

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Nov 20, 2023House committee actions

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, 2023House floor actions

Introduced in House

Nov 13, 2023Library of Congress

Introduced in House

Nov 13, 2023Library of Congress

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