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Introduced
06/05/2019
06/05/2019
In Committee
06/05/2019
06/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To enable projects that will aid in the development and delivery of related instruction associated with apprenticeship and preapprenticeship programs that are focused on serving the skilled technical workforce at the National Laboratories and certain facilities of the National Nuclear Security Administration, and for other purposes. This bill establishes the Department of Energy National Lab Jobs ACCESS Program to provide grants for technical, skills-based preapprenticeship and apprenticeship programs that provide employer-driven or recognized postsecondary credentials during the five-year grant period.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Department of Energy National Lab Jobs ACCESS Program to provide 5-year grants for technical, skills-based preapprenticeship and apprenticeship programs that provide employer-driven or recognized postsecondary credentials. The programs must focus on skills and qualifications needed for positions at the National Laboratories and certain National Nuclear Security Administration facilities. Eligible entities include workforce intermediaries and sponsors of preapprenticeship or apprenticeship programs with connections to the National Laboratories. The bill prioritizes entities that are part of an industry partnership, provide training at community colleges or through registered apprenticeship programs, work with the military or veterans, or serve young adults or individuals with barriers to employment. The bill also requires reporting on the program's results and allows the Secretary of Energy to provide technical assistance.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (9)
Ben Ray Luján (D)*,
Anthony Brown (D),
Chuck Fleischmann (R),
Bill Foster (D),
Debra Haaland (D),
Conor Lamb (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Xochitl Torres Small (D),
Lauren Underwood (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 06/05/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3135/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3135/BILLS-116hr3135ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3135/BILLS-116hr3135ih.pdf.pdf |
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