This bill aims to increase the participation and representation of women in the aviation industry. It establishes a federal advisory committee that will provide guidance to the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration on ways to improve the education, training, mentorship, outreach, recruitment, and retention of women in aviation-related roles.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill aims to increase the participation and representation of women in the aviation industry. It establishes a federal advisory committee that will provide guidance to the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration on ways to improve the education, training, mentorship, outreach, recruitment, and retention of women in aviation-related roles.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><b>Women in Aviation Advisory Board Act</b></p> <p>This bill establishes a Federal Advisory Committee on Women in Aviation. The committee must advise the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration on matters related to the education, training, mentorship, outreach, recruitment, and retention of women in the aviation industry. </p> <p>Membership in the committee must include representatives from aviation-related manufacturers, commercial air carriers, general aviation operators, unmanned aircraft systems operators, airports, aviation training and maintenance providers, labor organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations within the aviation industry.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Establishes a Federal Advisory Committee on Women in Aviation to advise the Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration.
The committee must include representatives from various aviation industry stakeholders, such as manufacturers, airlines, airports, and educational institutions.
The committee's focus is on improving the education, training, mentorship, outreach, recruitment, and retention of women in the aviation industry.
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If this bill becomes law, it would likely lead to increased efforts to attract, support, and retain women in aviation-related careers, from pilots and air traffic controllers to engineers and airport managers. This could help address the gender imbalance in the industry and provide more opportunities for women to pursue and succeed in aviation-related professions.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
2705, 119th Congress (2025). "Nuclear Family Priority Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2705
