Transport jobs act
Transport Jobs Act
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
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Overview
This bill, titled the Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port Ocean Rail and Truck Jobs Act, directs the Department of Transportation to create a plan to help veterans and transitioning service members find jobs in the supply chain industry. The plan will identify obstacles faced by both veterans and employers, recommend specific actions, and highlight opportunities to improve veteran employment in this sector. It aims to address barriers to entry and retention within the supply chain workforce.
Key provisions
- The Secretary of Transportation must develop and publish a Veteran to Supply Chain Employee Action Plan.
- The plan must identify barriers for veterans and service members seeking supply chain employment.
- The plan must identify challenges faced by supply chain employers in recruiting and retaining veterans.
- The plan must recommend short- and long-term actions from various government agencies.
- The plan must analyze regional workforce needs in the supply chain.
- The plan must highlight the skills and knowledge veterans possess and identify competency gaps.
- The plan must suggest ways to improve employer outreach and training programs.
- The bill defines ‘supply chain employee’ as someone involved in moving goods.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Members of the Armed Forces
- Supply Chain Employers
- Department of Transportation
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