H.R. 3482 · 117th Congress · House

National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act of 2022

In Congress· Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced
May 25, 21
Passed House
Sep 28, 22
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act of 2022

This bill establishes the National Center for the Advancement of Aviation to (1) develop a skilled and robust U.S. aviation and aerospace workforce; (2) serve as a national independent forum to support collaboration and cooperation between aviation and aerospace stakeholders regarding the advancement of the U.S. aviation and aerospace workforce; and (3) serve as a repository for research conducted by institutions of higher education, research institutions, or other stakeholders regarding the aviation and aerospace workforce, or related technical and skill development.

The center must perform the following duties

  • improve access to aviation and aerospace education and related skills training to help grow the U.S. aviation and aerospace workforce;
  • support Armed Forces personnel and veterans seeking to transition to a career in civil aviation or an aerospace-related field through outreach, training, apprenticeships, or other means; and
  • amplify and support the research and development efforts conducted as part of the National Aviation Research Plan and work done at the Federal Aviation Administration Technical Centers regarding the aviation and aerospace workforce.

Additionally, the center may issue grants to certain entities to

  • create, develop, deliver, or update middle and high school aviation curricula and aviation curricula used at institutions of higher education, secondary educations institutions, or by technical training and vocational schools;
  • support the professional development of educators using the curricula;
  • establish new education programs that teach technical skills used in aviation maintenance;
  • establish scholarships, internships or apprenticeships for individuals pursuing employment in the aviation maintenance industry;
  • support outreach about educational opportunities and careers in the aviation maintenance industry; and
  • support the transition to career in aviation maintenance, including for members of the Armed Forces.

Previous Versions

00May 25, 2021

National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act of 2021

This bill establishes the National Center for the Advancement of Aviation to serve as a national independent forum to facilitate collaboration and cooperation between aviation and aerospace stakeholders to support and promote civil and military aviation and aerospace.

The center must perform the following duties

  • support the development of aviation and aerospace education curricula;
  • support the professional development of educators using such curricula;
  • promote aviation and aerospace employment opportunities;
  • support Armed Forces personnel seeking to transition to a career in civil aviation or an aerospace-related field through outreach, training, apprenticeships, or other means;
  • serve as a central repository for publicly available economic data, safety data, and research efforts related to the aviation and aerospace sectors; and
  • serve as a forum, through symposiums, conferences, and other means as appropriate, for cross-disciplinary collaboration among aviation and aerospace stakeholders.

Additionally, the center may issue grants to organizations that have experience in, and knowledge of, creating, developing, and delivering or updating (1) high school aviation curricula; or (2) aviation curricula used at institutions of higher education, secondary educations institutions, or by technical training and vocational schools.

Action Timeline

20
  1. SEP 29, 2022•IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

  2. SEP 28, 2022•Committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-505.

    117Yea
    505Nay
    0NV
  3. SEP 28, 2022•Committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-505.

    117Yea
    505Nay
    0NV
  4. SEP 28, 2022•Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 380.

  5. SEP 28, 2022•Floor

    Mr

    Carson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  6. SEP 28, 2022•Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H8164-8167)

    8164Yea
    8167Nay
    0NV
  7. SEP 28, 2022•Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3482.

  8. SEP 28, 2022•Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered

    Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  9. SEP 28, 2022•Floor

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H8179)

  10. SEP 28, 2022•Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #457

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 56 (Roll no. 457).

    369Yea
    56Nay
    0NV
  11. SEP 28, 2022•Floor

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 56 (Roll no. 457). (text: CR H8164-8166)

    Roll Call #457
    369Yea
    56Nay
    0NV
  12. SEP 28, 2022•Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  13. APR 28, 2022•Committee

    Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.

  14. APR 28, 2022•Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  15. APR 28, 2022•Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  16. MAY 26, 2021•Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

  17. MAY 25, 2021•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  18. MAY 25, 2021•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  19. MAY 25, 2021•IntroReferral

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E573-574)

    573Yea
    574Nay
    0NV
  20. MAY 25, 2021•IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Committees

6

Finance Committee

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Referred: Sep 29, 2022

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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Sep 28, 2022

Active

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Apr 28, 2022

Active

Aviation Subcommittee

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Referred: Apr 28, 2022

Active

Aviation Subcommittee

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Referred: May 26, 2021

Active

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: May 25, 2021

Active