House Transportation Committee backs Transport Jobs Act to link veterans to supply‑chain work
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Summary
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted to approve HR 3055, the Transport Jobs Act, which directs federal agencies to develop an action plan to connect veterans and service members to jobs at ports, rail operations and in trucking.
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted to adopt an amendment in the nature of a substitute to HR 3055, the Transport Jobs Act, and then agreed to report the bill favorably to the House.
The measure directs the secretary (Department of Transportation) to develop a “veteran to supply chain employee action plan” in coordination with the Departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs and representatives of transportation supply‑chain industry groups to identify barriers and improve recruitment and retention of veterans into port, rail and trucking jobs. Representative (Barrett) described the bill as “a holistic approach to connect veterans to the supply chain workforce” and said it would address issues such as transferability of licensure and qualifications veterans obtain during service.
Supporters argued veterans’ training and mission focus make them well suited for supply‑chain roles. Representative Larson urged colleagues to support the bipartisan measure, noting it would require consultation with ports, railroads and trucking companies and organizations representing transportation workers. Representative Webster and Representative Colton also voiced support during the markup.
The amendment in the nature of a substitute was adopted by voice vote. The committee then voted to favorably report HR 3055 as amended; the motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
No further amendments were adopted during the markup. The bill now proceeds to the House with the committee’s recommendation.