Transportation Workforce Centers of Excellence Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 28, 2020)
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%.
What just happenedMar 2, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 28, 2020
- Mar 2, 2020Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Highways and Transit Subcommittee - Feb 28, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Feb 28, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 28, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House