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US HR836

US HR836
Employment Services and Jobs Parity Act


summary

Introduced
02/04/2021
In Committee
02/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Wagner-Peyser Act to include the Common- wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Employment Services and Jobs Parity Act, amends the Wagner-Peyser Act to include the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa in the program that provides employment services and labor market information. Specifically, it adds these two U.S. territories to the definition of "State" in the Act, requires that funding be allotted to them in relation to the total amount available, and ensures they are included in the provisions related to the distribution and use of the funds.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 02/04/2021)

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