Wings for Veterans Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 13, 2023)
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.
What just happenedDec 5, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 13, 2023
- Dec 5, 2023Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Economic Opportunity Subcommittee - Nov 20, 2023Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Aviation Subcommittee - Nov 13, 2023IntroReferralH11100
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.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Nov 13, 2023IntroReferralH11100
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.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Nov 13, 2023IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 13, 2023IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House