Frederica Wilson (D-FL)
National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Act
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Act," directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a transit workforce center. The Secretary will award grants to a qualified nonprofit organization to carry out the Center's mission and duties. The Center's primary goal is to support the recruitment, hiring, training, and retention of skilled frontline public transportation workers. It aims to help providers operate more efficiently, safely, and reliably to better serve communities. The Center will also provide training, educational materials, and technical assistance to various public transportation providers.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +6
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?
The bill aims to make public transportation more efficient, safe, and reliable through workforce development.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill supports the recruitment and hiring of skilled frontline public transportation workers through a new workforce center.
- Scored +4
Would union members be better off under this?
The bill emphasizes labor-management partnerships and engagement with representatives of frontline employees.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to award grants to a nonprofit to establish and operate a new center.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Workers: The Center aims to support the recruitment, hiring, training, and retention of skilled frontline public transportation workers (Section 2, subsection (d)(2)).
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Improved Public Services: By supporting the workforce, the Center intends to help public transportation providers operate more efficiently, safely, and reliably to better serve communities and increase customer satisfaction (Section 2, subsection (d)(2)).
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Targeted Training Programs: The Center is tasked with developing training programs that address the specific needs of various populations, including urbanized areas, suburban areas, rural areas, and Tribal populations (Section 2, subsection (d)(3)(A)).
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Resource Availability: The Center will develop and disseminate educational materials and other resources related to public transportation workforce development (Section 2, subsection (d)(3)(B)).
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Technological Preparedness: The Center will focus on workforce development regarding emerging technology areas to ensure workers are prepared to work with new and emerging technologies (Section 2, subsection (d)(1)(B)(v) and (d)(3)(C)(ii)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill specifically targets the training and development needs of rural areas. Would union members be better off under this? — The bill emphasizes labor-management partnerships and engagement with representatives of frontline employees. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill includes provisions to address the specific workforce development needs of urbanized areas. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Public transit improvements and job training often benefit low-income populations who rely on these services. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill specifically includes the development of training programs for Tribal populations.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill aims to make public transportation more efficient, safe, and reliable through workforce development. Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill explicitly mandates the development of training programs addressing the needs of rural areas.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill supports the recruitment and hiring of skilled frontline public transportation workers through a new workforce center. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to award grants to a nonprofit to establish and operate a new center.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill directs the center to conduct data analytics and workforce research.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By fostering job readiness and training for frontline workers, the bill supports stable employment opportunities.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The center is tasked with disseminating educational materials and research regarding policy changes.
- 3/25/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 3/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House
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