Bill Sponsor
House Bill 6032
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Transportation Workforce Centers of Excellence Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 28, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 28, 2020
Latest Action
Mar 2, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
6032
Congress
116
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Rhode Island
Republican
Nebraska
Republican
Pennsylvania
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
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%.

Text (1)
February 28, 2020
Actions (3)
03/02/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
02/28/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
02/28/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 10, 2022 11:36:00 PM