Bill

S 1614

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jabari Brisport and 3 co-sponsors

Authorizes vocational and instructional aviation training for eligible veterans, expanding access to aviation education and career pathways.

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Bill Summary · S 1614

Summary of S. 1614 – AVIATE Act of 2025

Overview

Bill Number: S. 1614
Title: AVIATE Act of 2025 (Authorizing Vocational and Instructional Aviation Training for Eligible Veterans Act of 2025)
Status: Introduced in the Senate
Introduced: May 6, 2025
Classification: Bill
Companion: HR 913 (House of Representatives)

Legislative Actions to Date

May 6, 2025 — Read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
May 6, 2025 — Introduced in the Senate

Purpose and Intent

The long title indicates the bill would authorize vocational and instructional aviation training for eligible veterans. In practical terms, the AVIATE Act is intended to expand or formalize access to aviation-focused education and career training for veterans who meet certain eligibility criteria. The exact eligibility criteria, training modalities, and program design are not provided in the available information.

Key Provisions (Notable Details Available)

The full text with specific program parameters (who is eligible, what trainings are included (pilot, maintenance, operations, etc.), duration, cost coverage, and oversight) is not included in the information provided.
Based on the title, the bill would create or authorize a program related to aviation training for veterans, potentially involving partnerships among veterans programs, educational institutions, and aviation employers. However, the precise scope and administration are not specified here.

Who Would Be Affected

Primary beneficiaries: Eligible veterans seeking aviation-related training or career pathways.
Potentially affected entities: Veterans Affairs programs, educational providers offering aviation curricula, and aviation industry stakeholders interested in veteran pipelines. Specific administrative responsibility and funding mechanisms are not outlined in the available summary.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

Currently at the introductory stage in the Senate.
After referral to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, the bill could undergo hearings, amendments, and a potential committee vote. If advanced, it would proceed to the Senate floor and, separately, a companion House bill (HR 913) may progress in parallel.

Related Legislation

Companion Bill: HR 913 (House)
- Tracking of the companion indicates parallel efforts in the House, which can influence timing and chances of enactment depending on alignment and amendments.

Next Steps to Watch

Release of the full bill text to review exact provisions (eligibility, funding, administration, reporting requirements).
Committee hearings and markup in the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
Action on the Senate floor and any House–Senate negotiations if the companion progresses.

Note: This summary reflects the information available from the introduced version. Additional details will emerge as the bill text and committee actions are released.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.