,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #chj #aagth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #cdhb ,report ,no4 #aag-eje ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,may #be1 #bjba,mr4 ,carson 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,young1 ,mr4 ,bost1 ,ms4 ,brownley1 ,mr4 ,fitzpatrick1 ,mr4 ,kahele1 ,mr4 ,larsen of ,washington1 ,mr4 ,mullin1 ,ms4 ,norton1 and ,mr4 ,payne7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure ,september #bh1 #bjbb;,additional sponsors3 ,mr4 ,allred1 ,mr4 ,cohen1 ,mr4 ,guest1 ,ms4 ,jackson ,lee1 ,mr4 ,johnson of ,georgia1 ,mr4 ,keller1 ,mr4 ,pappas1 ,mr4 ,schrader1 ,ms4 ,johnson of ,texas1 ,ms4 ,pingree1 ,ms4 ,salazar1 ,mr4 ,turner1 ,mr4 ,palazzo1 ,mr4 ,katko1 ,mr4 ,stauber1 ,mr4 ,timmons1 ,ms4 ,del,bene1 ,mr4 ,higgins of ,new ,york1 ,mr4 ,swalwell1 ,mr4 ,veasey1 ,mr4 ,auchincloss1 ,mr4 ,obernolte1 ,mr4 ,krishnamoorthi1 ,ms4 ,mace1 ,mr4 ,weber of ,texas1 ,mr4 ,budd1 ,mr4 ,de,saulnier1 ,mr4 ,brendan ,f4 ,boyle of ,pennsylvania1 ,mr4 ,mc,kinley1 ,mr4 ,bacon1 ,mr4 ,reschenthaler1 ,mr4 ,lynch1 ,ms4 ,newman1 ,mr4 ,smith of ,new ,jersey1 ,mr4 ,cartwright1 ,miss ,gonzlez-,coln1 ,mr4 ,lowenthal1 ,mr4 ,carbajal1 ,mr4 ,rodney ,davis of ,illinois1 ,mr4 ,rogers of ,kentucky1 ,ms4 ,bourdeaux1 ,mr4 ,rush1 ,ms4 ,titus1 ,ms4 ,craig1 ,mr4 ,aguilar1 ,ms4 ,manning1 ,mr4 ,rouzer1 ,mr4 ,gibbs1 ,mr4 ,stanton1 ,ms4 ,porter1 ,mr4 ,gallagher1 ,mr4 ,delgado1 ,mr4 ,crow1 ,mr4 ,brown of ,maryland1 ,mr4 ,la,malfa1 and ,ms4 ,williams of ,georgia ,september #bh1 #bjbb,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,may #be1 #bjba ,a ,,bill ,to establish the ,national ,center for the ,advancement of ,aviation4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,national ,center for the ,advancement of ,aviation ,act of #bjbb4 #b4 ,federal charter for the ,national ,center for the ,advancement of ,aviation 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #a of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #abj4 ,national ,center for the ,advancement of ,aviation 7a7 ,federal charter and status 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,center for the ,advancement of ,aviation 7in this section referred to as the ,center7 is a federally chartered entity4 ,the ,center is a private independent entity1 not a department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government or a component thereof4 ,except as provided in subsection 7f77#a71 an officer or employee of the ,center is not an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government4 7#b7 ,perpetual existence ,except as otherwise provided1 the ,center shall have perpetual existence4 7b7 ,governing body 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,board of ,directors 7in this section referred to as the ,board7 is the governing body of the ,center4 7#b7 ,authority of powers 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall adopt a constitution1 bylaws1 regulations1 policies1 and procedures to carry out the purpose of the ,center and may take any other action that it considers necessary 7in accordance with the duties and powers of the ,center7 for the management and operation of the ,center4 ,the ,board is responsible for the general policies and management of the ,center and for the control of all funds of the ,center4 7,b7 ,powers of board ,the ,board shall have the power to do the following3 7i7 ,adopt and alter a corporate seal4 7ii7 ,establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities4 7iii7 ,enter into contracts or agreements as a private entity not subject to the requirements of title #da4 7iv7 ,acquire1 own1 lease1 encumber1 and transfer property as necessary and appropriate to carry out the purposes of the ,center4 7v7 ,publish documents and other publications in a publicly accessible manner4 7vi7 ,incur and pay obligations as a private entity not subject to the requirements of title #ca4 7vii7 ,make or issue grants and include any conditions on such grants in furtherance of the purpose and duties of the ,center4 7viii7 ,perform any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the ,center as described in its constitution and bylaws or duties outlined in this section4 7#c7 ,membership of the ,board 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall have #aa ,directors as follows3 7i7 ,ex-officio membership ,the following individuals1 or their designees1 shall be considered ex-officio members of the ,board3 7,i7 ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7,,ii7 ,the ,executive ,director1 pursuant to paragraph 7#e77;,d74 7ii7 ,appointments 7,i7 ,in general ,from among those members of the public who are highly respected and have knowledge and experience in the fields of aviation1 finance1 or academia-- 7aa7 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall appoint #e members to the ,board2 7bb7 the ,secretary of ,defense shall appoint #a member to the ,board2 7cc7 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall appoint #a member to the ,board2 7dd7 the ,secretary of ,education shall appoint #a member to the ,board2 and 7ee7 the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration shall appoint #a member to the ,board4 7,,ii7 ,terms 7aa7 ,in general ,the members appointed under subclause 7,i7 shall serve for a term of #c years and may be reappointed4 7bb7 ,staggering terms ,to ensure subsequent appointments to the ,board are staggered1 of the #i members first appointed under subclause 7,i71 #c shall be appointed for a term of #a year1 #c shall be appointed for a term of #b years1 and #c shall be appointed for a term of #c years4 7,,iii7 ,consideration ,in considering whom to appoint to the ,board1 the ,secretaries and ,administrator referenced in subclause 7,i7 shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure the overall composition of the ,board adequately represents the fields of aviation and academia4 7,b7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy on the ,board shall be filled in the same manner as the initial appointment4 7,c7 ,status ,all ,members of the ,board shall have equal voting powers1 regardless if they are ex-officio members or appointed4 7#d7 ,chair of the ,board ,the ,board shall choose a ,chair of the ,board from among the members of the ,board that are not ex-officio members under paragraph 7#c77;,a77i74 7#e7 ,administrative matters 7,a7 ,meetings 7i7 ,in general ,the ,board shall meet at the call of the ,chair but not less than #b times each year and may1 as appropriate1 conduct business by telephone or other electronic means4 7ii7 ,open 7,i7 ,in general ,except as provided in subclause 7,,ii71 a meeting of the ,board shall be open to the public4 7,,ii7 ,exception ,a meeting1 or any portion of a meeting1 may be closed if the ,board1 in public session1 votes to close the meeting because the matters to be discussed-- 7aa7 relate solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of the ,center2 7bb7 may result in disclosure of commercial or financial information obtained from a person that is privileged or confidential2 7cc7 may disclose information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy2 or 7dd7 are matters that are specifically exempted from disclosure by ,federal or ,state law4 7iii7 ,public announcement ,at least #a week before a meeting of the ,board1 and as soon as practicable thereafter if there are any changes to the information described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iii71 the ,board shall make a public announcement of the meeting that describes-- 7,i7 the time1 place1 and subject matter of the meeting2 7,,ii7 whether the meeting is to be open or closed to the public2 and 7,,iii7 the name and appropriate contact information of a person who can respond to requests for information about the meeting4 7iv7 ,record ,the ,board shall keep a transcript of minutes from each ,board meeting4 ,such transcript shall be made available to the public in an accessible format1 except for portions of the meeting that are closed pursuant to subparagraph 7,a77ii77,,ii74 7,b7 ,quorum ,a majority of members of the ,board shall constitute a quorum4 7,c7 ,restriction ,no member of the ,board shall participate in any proceeding1 application1 ruling or other determination1 contract claim1 scholarship award1 controversy1 or other matter in which the member1 the member's employer or prospective employer1 or the member's spouse1 partner1 or minor child has a direct financial interest4 ,any person who violates this subparagraph may be fined not more than #aj1jjj1 imprisoned for not more than #b years1 or both4 7,d7 ,executive ,director ,the ,board shall appoint and fix the pay of an ,executive ,director of the ,center 7in this section referred to as the ,executive ,director7 who shall-- 7i7 serve as a ,member of the ,board2 7ii7 serve at the pleasure of the ,board1 under such terms and conditions as the ,board shall establish2 7iii7 is subject to removal by the ,board at the discretion of the ,board2 and 7iv7 be responsible for the daily management and operation of the ,center and for carrying out the purposes and duties of the ,center4 7,e7 ,appointment of ,personnel ,the ,board shall designate to the ,executive ,director the authority to appoint additional personnel as the ,board considers appropriate and necessary to carry out the purposes and duties of the ,center4 7,f7 ,public information ,nothing in this section may be construed to withhold disclosure of information or records that are subject to disclosure under section #eeb of title #e4 7c7 ,purpose of the ,center ,the purpose of the ,center is to-- 7#a7 develop a skilled and robust ,u4,s4 aviation and aerospace workforce2 7#b7 provide a forum to support collaboration and cooperation between governmental1 non-governmental1 and private aviation and aerospace sector stakeholders regarding the advancement of the ,u4,s4 aviation and aerospace workforce1 including general1 business1 and commercial aviation1 education1 labor1 manufacturing and international organizations2 and 7#c7 serve as a repository for research conducted by institutions of higher education1 research institutions1 or other stakeholders regarding the aviation and aerospace workforce1 or related technical and skill development4 7d7 ,duties of the ,center ,in order to accomplish the purpose described in subsection 7c71 the ,center shall perform the following duties3 7#a7 ,improve access to aviation and aerospace education and related skills training to help grow the ,u4,s4 aviation and aerospace workforce1 including-- 7,a7 assessing the current ,u4,s4 aviation and aerospace workforce challenges and identifying actions to address these challenges1 including by developing a comprehensive workforce strategy2 7,b7 establishing scholarship1 apprenticeship1 internship or mentorship programs for individuals who wish to pursue a career in an aviation- or aerospace-related field1 including individuals in economically disadvantaged areas or individuals who are members of underrepresented groups in the aviation and aerospace sector2 7,c7 supporting the development of aviation and aerospace education curricula1 including syllabi1 training materials1 and lesson plans1 for use by middle schools and high schools1 institutions of higher education1 secondary education institutions1 or technical training and vocational schools2 and 7,d7 building awareness of youth-oriented aviation and aerospace programs and other outreach programs4 7#b7 ,support the personnel or veterans of the ,armed ,forces seeking to transition to a career in civil aviation or aerospace through outreach1 training1 apprenticeships1 or other means4 7#c7 ,amplify and support the research and development efforts conducted as part of the ,national ,aviation ,research ,plan1 as required under section #ddeja7;c71 and work done at the ,centers of ,excellence and ,technical ,centers of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration regarding the aviation and aerospace workforce1 or related technical and skills development1 including organizing and hosting symposiums1 conferences1 and other forums as appropriate1 between the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 aviation and aerospace stakeholders1 and other interested parties1 to discuss current and future research efforts and technical work4 7e7 ,grants 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to accomplish the purpose under subsection 7c7 and duties under subsection 7d71 the ,center may issue grants to eligible entities to-- 7,a7 create1 develop1 deliver1 or update-- 7i7 middle and high school aviation curricula1 including syllabi1 training materials1 equipment and lesson plans1 that are designed to prepare individuals to become aircraft pilots1 aerospace engineers1 unmanned aircraft system operators1 aviation maintenance technicians1 or other aviation maintenance professionals1 or to support the continuing education of any of the aforementioned individuals2 or 7ii7 aviation curricula1 including syllabi1 training materials1 equipment and lesson plans1 used at institutions of higher education1 secondary education institutions1 or by technical training and vocational schools1 that are designed to prepare individuals to become aircraft pilots1 aerospace engineers1 unmanned aircraft system operators1 aviation maintenance technicians1 or other aviation maintenance professionals1 or to refresh the knowledge of any of the aforementioned individuals2 or 7,b7 support the professional development of educators using the curriculum in subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 establish new education programs that teach technical skills used in aviation maintenance1 including purchasing equipment1 or to improve existing programs2 7,d7 establish scholarships1 internships or apprenticeships for individuals pursuing employment in the aviation maintenance industry2 7,e7 support outreach about educational opportunities and careers in the aviation maintenance industry1 including in economically disadvantaged areas2 or 7,f7 support the transition to careers in aviation maintenance1 including for members of the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,an eligible entity under this subsection includes-- 7,a7 an air carrier1 as defined in section #djajb1 an air carrier engaged in intrastate or intra-,u4,s4 territorial operations1 an air carrier engaged in commercial operations covered by part #ace or part #ia of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 operations1 or a labor organization representing aircraft pilots2 7,b7 an accredited institution of higher education or a high school or secondary school 7as defined in section #haja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja772 7,c7 a flight school that provides flight training1 as defined in part #fa of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or that holds a pilot school certificate under part #ada of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7,d7 a ,state or local governmental entity2 or 7,e7 an organization representing aircraft users1 aircraft owners1 or aircraft pilots2 7,f7 a holder of a certificate issued under part #ba1 #aba1 #ace1 or #ade of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations or a labor organization representing aviation maintenance workers2 or 7,g7 other organizations at the discretion of the ,board4 7#c7 ,limitation ,no organization that receives a grant under this section may sell or make a profit from the creation1 development1 delivery1 or updating of high school aviation curricula4 7f7 ,administrative matters of the ,center 7#a7 ,detailees 7,a7 ,in general ,at the request of the ,center1 the head of any ,federal agency or department may1 at the discretion of such agency or department1 detail to the ,center1 on a reimbursable basis1 any employee of the agency or department4 7,b7 ,civil servant status ,the detail of an employee under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege4 7#b7 ,names and symbols ,the ,center may accept1 retain1 and use proceeds derived from the ,center's use of the exclusive right to use its name and seal1 emblems1 and badges incorporating such name as lawfully adopted by the ,board in furtherance of the purpose and duties of the ,center4 7#c7 ,gifts1 grants1 bequests1 and devises ,the ,center may accept1 retain1 use1 and dispose of gifts1 grants1 bequests1 or devises of money1 services1 or property from any public or private source for the purpose of covering the costs incurred by the ,center in furtherance of the purpose and duties of the ,center4 7#d7 ,voluntary services ,the ,center may accept from any person voluntary services to be provided in furtherance of the purpose and duties of the ,center4 7g7 ,restrictions of the ,center 7#a7 ,profit ,the ,center may not engage in business activity for profit4 7#b7 ,stocks and dividends ,the ,center may not issue any shares of stock or declare or pay any dividends4 7#c7 ,political activities ,the ,center shall be nonpolitical and may not provide financial aid or assistance to1 or otherwise contribute to or promote the candidacy of1 any individual seeking elective public office or political party4 ,the ,center may not engage in activities that are1 directly1 or indirectly1 intended to be or likely to be perceived as advocating or influencing the legislative process4 7#d7 ,distribution of income or assets ,the assets of the ,center may not inure to the benefit of any member of the ,board1 or any officer or employee of the ,center or be distributed to any person4 ,this subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to any officer1 employee1 or other person or reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses in amounts approved by the ,board4 7#e7 ,loans ,the ,center may not make a loan to any member of the ,board or any officer or employee of the ,center4 7#f7 ,no claim of governmental approval or authority ,the ,center may not claim approval of ,congress or of the authority of the ,united ,states for any of its activities4 7h7 ,advisory committee 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,executive ,director shall appoint members to an advisory committee subject to approval by the ,board4 ,members of the ,board may not sit on the advisory committee4 7#b7 ,membership ,the advisory committee shall consist of #ae members who represent various aviation industry and labor stakeholders1 stakeholder associations1 and others as determined appropriate by the ,board4 ,the advisory committee shall select a ,chair and ,vice ,chair from among its members by majority vote4 ,members of the advisory committee shall be appointed for a term of #e years4 7#c7 ,duties ,the advisory committee shall-- 7,a7 provide recommendations to the ,board on an annual basis regarding the priorities for the activities of the ,center2 7,b7 consult with the ,board on an ongoing basis regarding the appropriate powers of the ,board to accomplish the purposes and duties of the ,center2 7,c7 provide relevant data and information to the ,center in order to carry out the duties set forth in subsection 7d72 and 7,d7 nominate ,united ,states citizens for consideration by the ,board to be honored annually by the ,center for such citizens' efforts in promoting ,u4,s4 aviation or aviation education and enhancing the aviation workforce in the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,meetings ,the provisions for meetings of the ,board under subsection 7b77#e7 shall apply as similarly as is practicable to meetings of the advisory committee4 7i7 ,working groups 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,board may establish and appoint the membership of the working groups as determined necessary and appropriate to achieve the purpose of the ,center under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,membership ,any working group established by the ,board shall have members representing various aviation industry and labor stakeholders1 stakeholder associations1 and others1 as determined appropriate by the ,board4 ,once established1 the membership of such working group shall choose a ,chair from among the members of the working group by majority vote4 7#c7 ,termination ,unless determined otherwise by the ,board1 any working group established by the ,board under this subsection shall be constituted for a time period of not more than #c years4 7j7 ,records of accounts ,the ,center shall keep correct and complete records of accounts4 7k7 ,duty to maintain tax-exempt status ,the ,center shall be operated in a manner and for purposes that qualify the ,center for exemption from taxation under the ,internal ,revenue ,code as an organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of such ,code4 7l7 ,annual report ,the ,board shall submit an annual report to the appropriate committees of ,congress that1 at minimum1-- 7#a7 includes a review and examination of-- 7,a7 the activities performed as set forth in subsections 7d7 and 7e7 during the prior fiscal year2 7,b7 the advisory committee as described under subsection 7h72 and 7,c7 the working groups as described under subsection 7i72 and 7#b7 provides recommendations to improve the role1 responsibilities1 and functions of the ,center to achieve the purpose set forth in subsection 7c74 7m7 ,audit by the ,department of ,transportation ,inspector ,general 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date on which the ,center is established under subsection 7a71 the inspector general of the ,department of ,transportation shall conduct a review of the ,center4 7#b7 ,contents ,the review shall-- 7,a7 include1 at a minimum-- 7i7 an evaluation of the efforts taken at the ,center to achieve the purpose set forth in subsection 7c72 and 7ii7 the recommendations provided by the ,board in subsection 7l77#b72 and 7,b7 provide any other information that the inspector general determines is appropriate4 7#c7 ,report on audit 7,a7 ,report to ,secretary ,not later than #cj days after the date of completion of the audit1 the inspector general shall submit to the ,secretary a report on the results of the audit4 7,b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the date of receipt of the report under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a copy of the report1 together with1 if appropriate1 a description of any actions taken or to be taken to address the results of the audit4 7n7 ,funding 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to carry out this section1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 an amount equal to #c percent of the interest from investment credited to the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund shall be transferred annually from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund as a direct lump sum payment on the first day of ,october to the ,center to carry out this section and shall be available until expended without further act of appropriation4 7#b7 ,calculation ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall calculate the transfer of funding based on the estimates of revenues into the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund from the previous fiscal year4 7o7 ,exception ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may temporarily waive expenditures or obligations under subsection 7n7 in the case of-- 7#a7 an appropriation measure for a fiscal year is not enacted before the beginning of such fiscal year or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations is not in effect2 or 7#b7 a national emergency or other significant event that results in a significant loss in total funding to the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7p7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#c7 ,,stem ,the term ,,stem means science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #a of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aai the following3 #abj4 ,national ,center for the ,advancement of ,aviation4 4 7c7 ,expenditure authority from the ,airport and ,airways ,trust ,fund ,section #iejb7;d77#a77;,a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting or the ,national ,center for the ,advancement of ,aviation ,act of #bjbb24 #c4 ,prevention of duplicative programs ,the ,board of ,directors of the ,national ,center for the ,advancement of ,aviation established under section #abj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by this ,act71 shall coordinate with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to prevent any programs of the ,center from duplicating programs established under section #fbe of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note74 ,september #bh1 #bjbb,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed