Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB4320

Introduced
5/9/24  

Caption

A bill to provide for the establishment of the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee.

Impact

The committee formed under this bill will be equipped to oversee and assess initiatives aimed at increasing female participation in aviation-related careers. This includes evaluating internal practices at the FAA and recommending strategies to enhance women's career prospects within federal civil service roles. The formation of this committee could lead to more robust policies that provide women with better access to training and job opportunities in aviation, ultimately aiming to rectify past imbalances in the industry.

Summary

SB4320 aims to establish the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee, which will serve to advise the Secretary of Transportation and the FAA Administrator on ways to foster the recruitment, retention, employment, education, training, and career advancement of women in the aviation industry. As a tribute to Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license, this bill recognizes the need for creating a more inclusive atmosphere within aviation professions, addressing the historical underrepresentation of women in this field.

Contention

While the bill is primarily seen as a positive step towards gender equity in aviation, there could be discussions around funding and resources necessary for the committee to operate effectively. Stakeholders may debate how the committee's recommendations will be implemented and whether they will lead to substantial changes or merely serve as a symbolic gesture. Furthermore, there might be differing opinions on the effectiveness of advisory committees within federal agencies.

Companion Bills

US HB3935

Related Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act

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