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US HR3068

US HR3068
Offshore Wind Jobs and Opportunity Act


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Introduced
06/03/2019
In Committee
01/15/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To establish an offshore wind career training grant program, and for other purposes. This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to award offshore wind career training grants to institutions of higher education or labor organizations to develop, offer, or improve educational or career training programs that provide skills necessary for employment in the offshore wind industry.

AI Summary

This bill establishes an offshore wind career training grant program within the Department of the Interior. The bill authorizes the Department to award grants to institutions of higher education or labor organizations to develop, offer, or improve educational or career training programs that provide skills necessary for employment in the offshore wind industry. The bill sets parameters for the grant program, including limitations on the number and size of grants, a requirement that at least 25% of funding goes to community colleges, and priority consideration for eligible entities that partner with labor organizations or employers, focus on certain target populations, or have a high percentage of low-income or minority students. The bill also requires grantees to collect and report data on program participants and outcomes, and directs the Secretary to identify the educational and career training needs of the offshore wind industry.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (34)

Last Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 543. (on 12/16/2020)

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