Nikema Williams (D-GA)
Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2025, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day".
A Democratic resolution with 21 Democratic cosponsors · See all 21 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating February 16, 2025, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day." It highlights the historical contributions, achievements, and barriers overcome by Black Americans in flight, space exploration, and the aviation industry. The text recognizes numerous individual trailblazers, including pilots, mechanics, astronauts, scientists, and inventors. Furthermore, it encourages the observation of this day through recognition and celebration of these professionals. Finally, it requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to recognize these stories, provide enhanced educational curriculum, and support greater opportunities for Black Americans in aviation.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +6
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The resolution explicitly aims to recognize the history, celebrate the contributions, and support greater career opportunities for Black Americans in aviation.
- Scored +5
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The resolution highlights the historical contributions of Black Americans in aviation and calls for greater opportunities for Black Americans in the industry.
- Scored +4
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution promotes enhanced educational curricula and STEM aviation and space education programs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Historical Contributions: The resolution supports the designation of February 16, 2025, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day," which encourages the observation and celebration of the contributions of Black aviation professionals (Resolving Clause, paragraphs (1) and (2)). This could positively impact individuals by formally honoring the historical achievements of Black Americans in aviation and space exploration.
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Educational Enhancement: The text requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to provide enhanced curriculum in schools, libraries, and other places of learning regarding the contributions of Black aviation pioneers (Resolving Clause, paragraph (3)(B)). This provision could benefit students and the public by increasing awareness and education about diverse historical figures in the aviation industry.
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Support for Future Opportunities: The resolution asks the President to call upon the people of the United States to support greater opportunities for Black Americans in all areas of aviation (Resolving Clause, paragraph (3)(C)). This could positively impact individuals seeking careers in the field by promoting broader access and support within the industry.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or adverse impacts for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 Black Americans be better off under this? — The resolution explicitly aims to recognize the history, celebrate the contributions, and support greater career opportunities for Black Americans in aviation. Would students be better off under this? — The resolution promotes enhanced educational curricula and STEM aviation and space education programs. Would business owners be better off under this? — The resolution notes the importance of minority-owned businesses participating in the aviation industry. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The resolution recognizes the service of the Tuskegee Airmen in the United States war effort. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution highlights the specific contributions of Black women aviation pioneers like Bessie Coleman and Willa Brown.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution highlights the historical contributions of Black Americans in aviation and calls for greater opportunities for Black Americans in the industry.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one? — The resolution requests the President to encourage enhanced curriculum in schools and libraries to educate on Black aviation pioneers.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The resolution recognizes the historical contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen to the United States war effort.
- 3/14/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 2/21/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- 18 Cosponsors added.
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