United States 115th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HR 4673 — Promoting Women in the Aviation Workforce Act

Last action — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 797.

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Summary

Promoting Women in the Aviation Workforce Act This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to create and facilitate the Women in Aviation Advisory Board to promote organizations and programs that provide education, training, mentorship, outreach, and recruitment of women into the aviation industry.

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The amended version of HR 4673 includes additional sponsors and removes a section detailing specific findings about women's representation in the aviation industry. It also consolidates the text under two sections focused on the Senate's sense regarding women's involvement and support in aviation. This change shifts the emphasis from an exploration of existing challenges to a broader advocacy for increased participation of women in the field without providing specific data or historical context.

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4673 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
4673 Reported in House (RH)] <DOC> Union Calendar No.
797 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
4673 To create opportunities for women in the aviation industry.
4673 [Report No.
115-1018] To create opportunities for women in the aviation industry.
which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To create opportunities for women in the aviation industry.
which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure November 13, 2018 Additional sponsors:
Ms.
Stefanik, Ms.
Norton, Mrs.
Love, Mrs.
Comstock, Ms.
Titus, Ms.
Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas, Ms.
McSally, Mr.
Fitzpatrick, Ms.
Barragan, Mr.
Smith of Washington, Mr.
Valadao, Mr.
Takano, Mrs.
Wagner, Mr.
Kilmer, Mr.
Larsen of Washington, Mr.
Katko, Ms.
Rosen, Ms.
DeLauro, Ms.
Herrera Beutler, and Mr.
Posey November 13, 2018 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed [Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic] [For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on December 18, 2017] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To create opportunities for women in the aviation industry.
FINDINGS.
The Congress finds the following:
(1) Women make up over 50 percent of the national workforce, but are significantly underrepresented in the aviation industry.
Women represent only 2 percent of airline mechanics, 4 percent of flight engineers, 5 percent of repairmen, 26 percent of air traffic controllers, 18 percent of flight dispatchers, and 6 percent of pilots.
(2) 12 percent of students enrolled in AABI-accredited programs are women.
(3) Women have made tremendous contributions to aviation while under steep adversity.
Courageous women like Blanche Scott, Amelia Earhart, Bessie Coleman, Ada Brown, and so many others paved the way for women in aviation and engineering.
Their leadership shall be valued and remembered as we continue to grow the influence of women in aviation.
(4) Programs like the annual ``Girls in Aviation Day'' established by Women in Aviation International in September help young women be introduced to the different opportunities that are open to women in the aviation and aerospace industry.
Support for these efforts will go a long way in supporting women's aspirations in these fields.
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(a) Advisory Board.--To encourage women and girls to enter the field of aviation, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall create and facilitate the Women in Aviation Advisory Board (referred to in this section as the ``Board''), with the objective of promoting organizations and programs that are providing education, training, mentorship, outreach, and recruitment of women into the aviation industry.
(a) Advisory Board.--To encourage women and girls to enter the field of aviation, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall create and facilitate the Women in Aviation Advisory Board (referred to in this Act as the ``Board''), with the objective of promoting organizations and programs that are providing education, training, mentorship, outreach, and recruitment of women into the aviation industry.
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(b) Composition.--The Board shall consist of members whose diverse background allows them to contribute balanced points of view and ideas regarding the strategies and objectives set forth in section 4(f).
(b) Composition.--The Board shall consist of members whose diverse background and expertise allows them to contribute balanced points of view and ideas regarding the strategies and objectives set forth in subsection (f).
(6) Institutions of higher education and aviation trade schools.
(1) Identifying industry trends that directly or indirectly discourage women from pursuing careers in aviation, including-- (A) possible differences between women minority groups;
(1) Identifying industry trends that directly or indirectly encourage or discourage women from pursuing careers in aviation.
and (B) possible differences between women who live in rural, suburban, and urban areas.
(2) Coordinating the efforts of airline companies, nonprofit organizations, and aviation and engineering associations to facilitate support for women pursuing careers in aviation.
(2) Coordinating the functions of airline companies, nonprofit organizations, and aviation and engineering associations to facilitate support for women pursuing careers in aviation.
(g) Reports.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit a report to-- (A) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives;
(g) Reports.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Board shall submit a report outlining the comprehensive plan for strategies pursuant to subsection (f) to-- (A) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives;
and (B) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.
(B) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate;
and (C) the Administrator.
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(h) Sunset.--The Board shall terminate upon the submittal of the report pursuant to subsection (g).
Union Calendar No.
797 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
R.
4673 [Report No.
115-1018] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To create opportunities for women in the aviation industry.
_______________________________________________________________________ November 13, 2018 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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Action History

  1. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-1018.

  2. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-1018.

  3. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 797.

  4. Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.

  5. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  6. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  7. Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

  8. Introduced in House

  9. Introduced in House

  10. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4673 do?
Promoting Women in the Aviation Workforce Act This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to create and facilitate the Women in Aviation Advisory Board to promote organizations and programs that provide education, training, mentorship, outreach, and recruitment of women into the aviation industry.
Who sponsors HR 4673?
HR 4673 is sponsored by Esty, Elizabeth H. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 4673?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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