# Plain Language Summary: TRANSPORT Jobs Act

This bill asks the Secretary of Transportation to create a plan to help military members who are leaving the armed forces and veterans find jobs in supply chain work—jobs like truck driving, port operations, rail work, and warehouse management. The bill requires this action plan to be completed within 30 days and made public so everyone can see it. The Transportation Secretary will work with the Defense Department, Veterans Affairs, and the Labor Department to put this plan together.

The action plan needs to identify what's actually getting in the way of veterans finding these jobs. This includes figuring out what barriers veterans face when job hunting or training, what problems employers have when trying to hire veterans, and what regulations make it harder for companies to bring veterans on board. The plan also needs to look at which parts of the country need supply chain workers the most and what industry trends might be pushing veterans away from these careers.

Beyond just identifying problems, the plan must highlight what veterans are actually good at—the military teaches discipline, teamwork, and technical skills that supply chain employers need. The plan should also recommend ways the government can help, like improving training programs, mentorship opportunities, and outreach efforts to connect veterans with supply chain employers. Essentially, this bill is trying to create a roadmap to match veterans' skills with real job opportunities in transportation and logistics, making it easier for people leaving the military to find meaningful work in these industries.

TRANSPORT Jobs Act

Barrett, Tom

Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port Ocean Rail and Truck Jobs Act or the TRANSPORT Jobs ActThis 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.