S. 5208 — Introduced in Senate

II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 5208 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 7, 2022Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Thune) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To enhance existing aviation workforce development pilot programs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Aviation Workforce Development Act. 2. Aviation maintenance workforce development program (a) Amendments to the advanced training facilities for maintenance technicians for air carrier aircraft grant program Section 44515 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking not more than 4; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking $5,000,000 and inserting $7,000,000. (b) Amendments to the aviation workforce development program Section 625 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting and $7,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 after 2023 each place it appears; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)— (A) in subparagraph (E), by striking or after the semicolon; (B) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (G); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following new subparagraph: (F) to acquire equipment necessary to deliver curriculum described in paragraph (1)(A); or . 3. National strategic plan for aviation workforce development (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall, to the extent practicable and in consultation with other Federal agencies and private individuals, establish a national strategic plan for addressing projected shortages of aviation workers in the aviation industry, including— (1) any short-term, medium-term, and long-term needs critical to the economy, national security, workforce readiness, environmental concerns, and priorities of the United States aviation sector, such as emergency readiness and resilience; and (2) any situation or condition that warrants special attention by the Federal Government. (b) Requirements The national strategic plan established under subsection (a) shall— (1) take into account the activities and accomplishments of all agencies in the Executive branch of the Federal Government that are related to carrying out such national strategic plan; and (2) include recommendations for legislation, regulations, and budget proposals to carry out such national strategic plan.