HR 7464
Elijah E. Cummings Merchant Mariner Workforce Development Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Elijah E. Cummings Merchant Mariner Workforce Development Act, aims to increase the number of qualified U.S. merchant mariners by establishing a loan program for training. The Department of Transportation will administer this program, providing loans up to $30,000 per year to students pursuing maritime careers. The bill also directs the Secretary of Transportation to develop a strategic plan for recruiting, training, and retaining merchant mariners, and to fund demonstration and research projects to support these efforts. Finally, it establishes a revolving loan fund to support maritime training institutions.
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Sean Patrick Maloney
Cosponsors
Bob Gibbs
Peter A. DeFazio
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