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H.R. 2696

Transportation Workforce Centers of Excellence Act

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%.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2](D-RI)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

    Highways and Transit Subcommittee
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    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Transportation Workforce Centers of Excellence Act — Informed