{"id":15786,"date":"2020-06-22T22:39:41","date_gmt":"2020-06-22T22:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saj.pachecostudios.com?p=15786"},"modified":"2020-06-22T22:42:09","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T22:42:09","slug":"nbaa-supported-workforce-legislation-included-in-major-infrastructure-bill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/national-news\/nbaa-supported-workforce-legislation-included-in-major-infrastructure-bill\/%20","title":{"rendered":"NBAA-Supported Workforce Legislation Included in Major Infrastructure Bill"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>NBAA welcomed action last week by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to advance the Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act, and applauded the inclusion of an amendment promoting diversity and workforce development in business aviation, and all transportation sectors vital to the nation\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transportation has been pivotal to America\u2019s safety and\nsecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic, with business aviation key to the\ndelivery of medical supplies, and a crucial connection for thousands of\ncommunities across the country without commercial airline service. As the\nCOVID-19 pandemic has spread, the trucking, maritime and general aviation\nsectors also reminded congressional leaders of transportation\u2019s essential role\nin our lives, and highlighted the need to strengthen the country\u2019s supply\nchains to enhance disaster-response preparedness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The INVEST in America Act recognizes the importance of the\nU.S. transportation industry with the addition of the bipartisan Promoting\nService in Transportation Act (H.R. 5118) as part of the Manager\u2019s Amendment.\nThe legislation supports and strengthens the transportation industry by\nauthorizing the Department of Transportation to develop a series of targeted\nbroadcast, digital and print public service announcements to attract a new, diverse\nand inclusive generation of transportation workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/bolen8x10_2006edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7925\" width=\"169\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bolen8x10_2006edit.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bolen8x10_2006edit-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><figcaption><em>Ed Bolen<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOn behalf of NBAA and the broader transportation community,\nI thank Chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee Rick Larsen (D-2-WA) for\nhis dedication to H.R. 5118, and commend the work of the bill\u2019s original\nco-sponsors, Don Young (R-AK) and Angie Craig (D-2-MN), to help build a\nbrighter future for the transportation industry in the INVEST in America Act,\u201d\nsaid NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is imperative that all of us protect the future of our\nnation, and by providing people of all races, genders, ethnicities and\nsocioeconomic status an opportunity to enjoy a rewarding and fulfilling career\nin transportation, we ensure the future success of a vital part of our\neconomy,\u201d Bolen added. \u201cNBAA members have been vocal supporters for H.R. 5118,\nand I encourage all of our members to continue this advocacy by engaging with\nmembers of Congress to support the transportation workforce.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that the House Committee on Transportation and\nInfrastructure has completed its markup of INVEST in America Act, the bill will\ncontinue moving through the legislative process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NBAA welcomed action last week by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to advance the Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act, and applauded the inclusion of an amendment promoting diversity and workforce development in business aviation, and all transportation sectors vital to the nation\u2019s economy. 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