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Supporting Women in the Trucking Industry

This act aims to increase women's participation in the trucking industry by establishing a dedicated advisory board. The board will identify barriers and propose solutions to help more women find jobs as truck drivers and advance in this field. This initiative seeks to improve working conditions and expand employment opportunities for women in the transportation sector.
Key points
Establishment of the Women of Trucking Advisory Board to analyze issues and propose solutions.
The Board will investigate reasons for underrepresentation of women in trucking and suggest ways to improve recruitment, training, and career advancement.
A report with recommendations will be submitted to Congress, potentially leading to new programs supporting women in transportation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_469
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Process start date: 2021-02-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_469.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of the Women of Trucking Advisory Board to analyze issues and propose solutions.
  • The Board will investigate reasons for underrepresentation of women in trucking and suggest ways to improve recruitment, training, and career advancement.
  • A report with recommendations will be submitted to Congress, potentially leading to new programs supporting women in transportation.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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