Federal · 119th Congress
TRANSPORT Jobs Act
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
Summary
Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port Ocean Rail and Truck Jobs Act or the TRANSPORT Jobs Act
This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to develop and make public the Veteran to Supply Chain Employee Action Plan. Among other elements, the plan must identify (1) barriers and challenges of members of the Armed Forces who are eligible for counseling under the Transition Assistance Program and veterans in searching or training for employment in the supply chain industry, and (2) challenges that supply chain employers face when recruiting, hiring, or retaining veterans and such members of the Armed Forces.
The plan must also recommend specific short- and long-term actions that DOT, the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or the Department of Labor can take to help veterans and such members of the Armed Forces in becoming supply chain employees.
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Other titles3
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to develop an action plan on members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling and veterans becoming supply chain employees, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
TRANSPORT Jobs ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port Ocean Rail and Truck Jobs ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history18
Sep 9, 2025
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 8, 2025
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 8, 2025
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3874)
Sep 8, 2025
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3055.
Sep 8, 2025
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3874-3875)
Sep 8, 2025
House · FloorMr. Barrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 8, 2025
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 200.
Sep 8, 2025
HouseCommittee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.
Sep 8, 2025
HouseCommittee on Armed Services discharged.
Sep 8, 2025
House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-243, Part I.
Jun 11, 2025
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 11, 2025
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 9, 2025As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 8, 2025As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 8, 2025As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeApr 29, 2025