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Aviation Workforce Grants: Technical Aid and Focus on Underrepresented Groups.

This bill strengthens the aviation workforce development grant program. It allows up to 2% of funds to be set aside for technical assistance, making it easier for eligible applicants to secure grants. Furthermore, priority consideration will be given to programs that recruit individuals from rural and disadvantaged areas, and those that specifically address the staffing needs of regional airports.
Key points
Up to 2% of aviation workforce development funds (2025-2028) can be used for technical assistance to help applicants secure grants.
Grant applications focusing on recruiting underrepresented populations, including those in rural and economically disadvantaged areas, will receive preferential treatment.
The legislation aims to strengthen aviation programs at public and minority-serving educational institutions and support regional airport staffing needs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4335
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2024-05-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to ensure funds are available under the aviation workforce development grant program for technical assistance and to require consideration for certain applicants.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4335.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Up to 2% of aviation workforce development funds (2025-2028) can be used for technical assistance to help applicants secure grants.
  • Grant applications focusing on recruiting underrepresented populations, including those in rural and economically disadvantaged areas, will receive preferential treatment.
  • The legislation aims to strengthen aviation programs at public and minority-serving educational institutions and support regional airport staffing needs.
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. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

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 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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