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US HR4278

US HR4278
Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2019


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Introduced
09/10/2019
In Committee
09/10/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

Requires the Department of Labor to establish a pilot program to provide grants to eligible entities (i.e., political subdivisions of states and Tribal entities with a high unemployment rate) for programs to guarantee employment to individuals residing in the areas served by such entities.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Labor to establish a pilot program to provide grants to eligible entities (political subdivisions of states and Tribal entities with high unemployment rates) to guarantee employment to individuals residing in the areas served by such entities. The bill sets out the requirements for the job guarantee programs, including minimum wage and benefit standards, and allows for the use of grant funds for supportive services, job training, and other activities. The bill also expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to include participants in the job guarantee programs.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (27)

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. (on 09/10/2019)

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