Bill Summary
This legislation designates the first week of March as "Women of the Aviation Workforce Week" to recognize the contributions of women in the aviation industry. It also acknowledges the shortage of skilled professionals in the industry and encourages educational institutions to recruit more women into aviation careers. The legislation also calls for employers to hire a diverse workforce and for raising awareness about the gender gap in STEM fields.
Possible Impacts
1. This legislation could potentially affect women in the aviation industry by bringing attention to the gender gap and encouraging employers to hire more women, which could lead to increased job opportunities and representation for women in the industry.
2. It could also impact educational and training institutions, as they would be encouraged to actively recruit women to join the aviation workforce. This could result in more resources and support being provided for women interested in pursuing careers in aviation.
3. The legislation could also potentially affect young women and girls, as it highlights the achievements of notable female figures in aviation and encourages them to consider careers in STEM fields. This could inspire a new generation of women to pursue careers in aviation and lead to a more diverse and inclusive workforce in the future.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 534 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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116th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 534
Designating March 2 through March 8, 2020, as ``Women of the Aviation
Workforce Week''.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 5, 2020
Ms. Rosen (for herself and Mr. Moran) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
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RESOLUTION
Designating March 2 through March 8, 2020, as ``Women of the Aviation
Workforce Week''.
Whereas the first week of March is internationally known as ``Women of Aviation
Worldwide Week'';
Whereas Women of Aviation Worldwide Week was created by the Institute for Women
Of Aviation Worldwide;
Whereas, over the last 5 years, the aviation industry has experienced an
increase in passenger traffic by an average of 6.5 percent per year;
Whereas the aviation industry is anticipating a significant shortage of skilled
professionals in the coming years;
Whereas the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor projected
that, in the next 10 years, the overall employment of airline and
commercial pilots is expected to grow more than 6 percent in the United
States;
Whereas less than 2 percent of the aircraft maintenance technicians in the world
and less than 10 percent of all working aeronautical engineers are
women;
Whereas the Federal Aviation Administration reports that less than 8 percent of
pilots and only 26 percent of air traffic controllers in the United
States are women;
Whereas women make up only 24 percent of the employees in the aerospace
industry;
Whereas aviation is a science, technology, engineering, and math (commonly known
as ``STEM'') focused career path;
Whereas the future of an abundant aviation workforce depends on a robust and
diverse pool of candidates; and
Whereas women such as Amelia Earhart, Cicely Williams, Nicole Malachowski,
Bessie Coleman, and Jeannie Leavitt have inspired, and will continue to
inspire, young women to pursue careers in aviation: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) designates March 2 through March 8, 2020, as ``Women of
the Aviation Workforce Week'';
(2) celebrates the aviation workforce of the United States;
(3) encourages educational and training institutions to
recruit women to join the aviation workforce;
(4) encourages employers in the aviation industry to hire a
diverse workforce, including women, veterans, and other
underrepresented individuals; and
(5) commits to--
(A) raising awareness about the gender gap in the
air and space industry; and
(B) taking legislative actions to address the
gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and
math (commonly known as ``STEM'') fields.
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