Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2026, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day".
Recognition Day for Black Aviation Professionals
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Key Points
- This resolution asks the government to officially recognize February 16, 2026, as a day to celebrate Black pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, and scientists. It highlights the history of people who broke racial barriers to help America lead in flight and space travel.
- The proposal honors famous figures like the Tuskegee Airmen and Bessie Coleman, as well as modern leaders. It points out that Black professionals have contributed to everything from the first commercial flights to NASA missions and the development of GPS technology.
- If passed, the resolution encourages schools and libraries to teach more about these historical figures. It also asks the President to issue a formal statement calling on all Americans to learn about and support Black workers in the aviation industry.
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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.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2026, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day".
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