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Wings for Veterans Act

USA118th CongressHR-6380| House 
| Updated: 12/5/2023
Lance Gooden

Lance Gooden

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (12)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, Aviation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Wings for Veterans Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a pilot program to award grants to up to 10 flight schools to provide flight training for eligible veterans. Under the bill, an eligible veteran includes an individual who served in the active military, naval, air, or space service and who was honorably discharged, meets the requirements to obtain at least a second class medical certificate, and certifies an intent to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. Flight schools may use grants for (1) the provision of guidance and pilot training services (including tuition and flight training fees); (2) the provision of related books, training materials, and equipment; and (3) program administrative costs. DOT must submit a report to Congress on the program and related issues.
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Timeline
Nov 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Nov 13, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 20, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Dec 5, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • November 13, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • November 13, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • November 20, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • December 5, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Transportation and Public Works

Aviation and airportsCongressional oversightEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Wings for Veterans Act

USA118th CongressHR-6380| House 
| Updated: 12/5/2023
Wings for Veterans Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a pilot program to award grants to up to 10 flight schools to provide flight training for eligible veterans. Under the bill, an eligible veteran includes an individual who served in the active military, naval, air, or space service and who was honorably discharged, meets the requirements to obtain at least a second class medical certificate, and certifies an intent to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. Flight schools may use grants for (1) the provision of guidance and pilot training services (including tuition and flight training fees); (2) the provision of related books, training materials, and equipment; and (3) program administrative costs. DOT must submit a report to Congress on the program and related issues.
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Timeline
Nov 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Nov 13, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 20, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Dec 5, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • November 13, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • November 13, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • November 20, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • December 5, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Lance Gooden

Lance Gooden

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (12)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, Aviation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsCongressional oversightEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation