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H.R. 3055 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
5 members · Left 1 · Center 2 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Barrett, Tom (R-MI) (Introduced 04/29/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.50 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 5 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Armed Services Committee; House - Armed Services Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee |
| Latest Action | 09/09/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (04/29/2025)
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.
119 HR 3055 EH: Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port Ocean Rail and Truck Jobs Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 3055
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT 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.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port Ocean Rail and Truck Jobs Act or the TRANSPORT Jobs Act.
2.Veteran to supply chain employee action plan (a)In generalNot later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and Secretary of Labor, shall develop and make public an action plan to be known as the Veteran to Supply Chain Employee Action Plan. (b)ContentsIn developing the Veteran to Supply Chain Action Plan, the Secretary of Transportation shall— (1)identify— (A)barriers members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, and veterans face when searching for employment, during the hiring process, or in training to become supply chain employees; (B)challenges supply chain employers face when recruiting, hiring, or retaining members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, and veterans; (C)regulatory burdens employers face in the hiring of supply chain employees, especially for employees that are members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, or veterans; (D)regions of the United States which have the greatest workforce need for supply chain employees; and (E)barriers and industry trends that directly or indirectly discourage members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, and veterans from pursuing, attaining, and remaining in supply chain careers; (2)highlight— (A)the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, and veterans possess that are critical for supply chain careers and any competency gaps that should be addressed; (B)opportunities to expand or enhance existing initiatives for members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, or veterans to become supply chain employees; and (C)ways to improve supply chain employer outreach programs and enhance existing training, mentorship, education, and advancement programs that would increase the participation and engagement of members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, and veterans in the supply chain workforce; (3)recommend specific short- and long-term actions the Department of Transportation, the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or the Department of Labor can take to help members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, and veterans become supply chain employees; and (4)consult with the transportation supply chain industry, modal transportation supply chain employers, and organizations representing modal transportation supply chain employees. (c)Supply chain employee definedIn this section, the term supply chain employee means an individual directly employed in the facilitation of the movement of goods. Passed the House of Representatives September 8, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3055 IH: Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port Ocean Rail and Truck Jobs Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-04-29 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3055IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 29, 2025Mr. Barrett (for himself, Ms. Scholten, and Mr. Bost) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, 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 concernedA BILLTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port Ocean Rail and Truck Jobs Act or the TRANSPORT Jobs Act.
2.Veteran to supply chain employee action plan(a)In generalNot later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and Secretary of Labor, shall develop and make public an action plan to be known as the Veteran to Supply Chain Employee Action Plan.(b)ContentsIn developing the Veteran to Supply Chain Action Plan, the Secretary of Transportation shall—(1)identify—(A)barriers members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, and veterans face when searching for employment, during the hiring process, or in training to become supply chain employees; (B)challenges supply chain employers face when recruiting, hiring, or retaining members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, and veterans;(C)regulatory burdens employers face in the hiring of supply chain employees, especially for employees that are members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, or veterans;(D)regions of the United States which have the greatest workforce need for supply chain employees; and(E)barriers and industry trends that directly or indirectly discourage members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, and veterans from pursuing, attaining, and remaining in supply chain careers;(2)highlight—(A)the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, and veterans possess that are critical for supply chain careers and any competency gaps that should be addressed;(B)opportunities to expand or enhance existing initiatives for members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, or veterans to become supply chain employees; and(C)ways to improve supply chain employer outreach programs and enhance existing training, mentorship, education, and advancement programs that would increase the participation and engagement of members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, and veterans in the supply chain workforce; and(3)recommend specific short- and long-term actions the Department of Transportation, the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or the Department of Labor can take to help members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, and veterans become supply chain employees.(c)Supply chain employee definedIn this section, the term supply chain employee means an individual directly employed in the facilitation of the movement of goods.
119 HR 3055 : Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port Ocean Rail and Truck Jobs Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-09 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3055IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 9, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsAN ACTTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port Ocean Rail and Truck Jobs Act or the TRANSPORT Jobs Act.
2.Veteran to supply chain employee action plan(a)In generalNot later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and Secretary of Labor, shall develop and make public an action plan to be known as the Veteran to Supply Chain Employee Action Plan.(b)ContentsIn developing the Veteran to Supply Chain Action Plan, the Secretary of Transportation shall—(1)identify—(A)barriers members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, and veterans face when searching for employment, during the hiring process, or in training to become supply chain employees; (B)challenges supply chain employers face when recruiting, hiring, or retaining members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, and veterans;(C)regulatory burdens employers face in the hiring of supply chain employees, especially for employees that are members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, or veterans;(D)regions of the United States which have the greatest workforce need for supply chain employees; and(E)barriers and industry trends that directly or indirectly discourage members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, and veterans from pursuing, attaining, and remaining in supply chain careers;(2)highlight—(A)the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, and veterans possess that are critical for supply chain careers and any competency gaps that should be addressed;(B)opportunities to expand or enhance existing initiatives for members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, or veterans to become supply chain employees; and(C)ways to improve supply chain employer outreach programs and enhance existing training, mentorship, education, and advancement programs that would increase the participation and engagement of members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, and veterans in the supply chain workforce; (3)recommend specific short- and long-term actions the Department of Transportation, the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or the Department of Labor can take to help members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, and veterans become supply chain employees; and(4)consult with the transportation supply chain industry, modal transportation supply chain employers, and organizations representing modal transportation supply chain employees. (c)Supply chain employee definedIn this section, the term supply chain employee means an individual directly employed in the facilitation of the movement of goods. Passed the House of Representatives September 8, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3055 RH: Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port Ocean Rail and Truck Jobs Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-08 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 200119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3055[Report No. 119–243, Part I]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 29, 2025Mr. Barrett (for himself, Ms. Scholten, and Mr. Bost) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, 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 concernedSeptember 8, 2025Additional sponsors: Ms. Gillen and Ms. Lee of NevadaSeptember 8, 2025Reported from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure with an amendmentStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicSeptember 8, 2025Committees on Armed Services and Veterans' Affairs discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on April 29, 2025A BILLTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port Ocean Rail and Truck Jobs Act or the TRANSPORT Jobs Act.
2.Veteran to supply chain employee action plan(a)In generalNot later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and Secretary of Labor, shall develop and make public an action plan to be known as the Veteran to Supply Chain Employee Action Plan.(b)ContentsIn developing the Veteran to Supply Chain Action Plan, the Secretary of Transportation shall—(1)identify—(A)barriers members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, and veterans face when searching for employment, during the hiring process, or in training to become supply chain employees; (B)challenges supply chain employers face when recruiting, hiring, or retaining members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, and veterans;(C)regulatory burdens employers face in the hiring of supply chain employees, especially for employees that are members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, or veterans;(D)regions of the United States which have the greatest workforce need for supply chain employees; and(E)barriers and industry trends that directly or indirectly discourage members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, and veterans from pursuing, attaining, and remaining in supply chain careers;(2)highlight—(A)the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, and veterans possess that are critical for supply chain careers and any competency gaps that should be addressed;(B)opportunities to expand or enhance existing initiatives for members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, or veterans to become supply chain employees; and(C)ways to improve supply chain employer outreach programs and enhance existing training, mentorship, education, and advancement programs that would increase the participation and engagement of members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, and veterans in the supply chain workforce; (3)recommend specific short- and long-term actions the Department of Transportation, the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or the Department of Labor can take to help members of the Armed Forces eligible for preseparation counseling under section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, and veterans become supply chain employees; and(4)consult with the transportation supply chain industry, modal transportation supply chain employers, and organizations representing modal transportation supply chain employees. (c)Supply chain employee definedIn this section, the term supply chain employee means an individual directly employed in the facilitation of the movement of goods. September 8, 2025Reported from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure with an amendmentSeptember 8, 2025Committees on Armed Services and Veterans' Affairs discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 04/29/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 04/29/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, 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. |
| 04/29/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, 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. |
| 04/29/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, 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. |
| 04/30/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. |
| 06/11/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged |
| 06/11/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 06/11/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| 09/08/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-243, Part I. |
| 09/08/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-243, Part I. |
| 09/08/2025 | Library of Congress | Committee on Armed Services discharged. |
| 09/08/2025 | House floor actions | Committee on Armed Services discharged. |
| 09/08/2025 | Library of Congress | Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged. |
| 09/08/2025 | House floor actions | Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged. |
| 09/08/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 200. |
| 09/08/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Barrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 09/08/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3874-3875) |
| 09/08/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3055. |
| 09/08/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3874) |
| 09/08/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3874) |
| 09/08/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 09/09/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | 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. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port Ocean Rail and Truck Jobs Act |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | TRANSPORT Jobs Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | TRANSPORT Jobs Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port Ocean Rail and Truck Jobs Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | TRANSPORT Jobs Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port Ocean Rail and Truck Jobs Act |
| Display Title | TRANSPORT Jobs Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port Ocean Rail and Truck Jobs Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | TRANSPORT Jobs Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | 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. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 09/09/2025 Referred To |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 09/08/2025 Discharged From |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 04/29/2025 Referred To |
| House - Armed Services Committee | 09/08/2025 Discharged From |
| House - Armed Services Committee | 04/29/2025 Referred To |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 09/08/2025 Reported By |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 06/11/2025 Markup By |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 06/11/2025 Discharged from |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 04/29/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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