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US HR7731

Workforce Recovery and Training Services Act of 2020


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Introduced
07/22/2020
In Committee
07/22/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

Establishes a grant program for states to provide employment training services to adults and dislocated workers. Of these funds, a specified amount must be allocated to areas most significantly impacted by the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a grant program for states to provide employment training services to adults and dislocated workers. Of these funds, a specified amount must be allocated to areas most significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill defines key terms such as "qualifying emergency" and specifies how the funds are to be distributed and used, including for on-the-job training, customized training, transitional jobs, and short-term training. The bill also includes provisions for reallocation of unused funds, eligible individuals, program oversight, and reporting requirements. The bill authorizes $3.5 billion in appropriations for fiscal years 2020 through 2022 to carry out these activities.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 07/22/2020)

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