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US S1297
STEM RESTART Act STEM Restoring Employment Skills through Targeted Assistance, Re-entry, and Training Act
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Introduced
04/21/2021
04/21/2021
In Committee
04/21/2021
04/21/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to create a new national program to support mid-career workers, including workers from underrepresented popu- lations, in reentering the STEM workforce, by providing funding to small- and medium-sized STEM businesses so the businesses can offer paid internships or other returnships that lead to positions above entry level.
AI Summary
This bill, the STEM RESTORING EMPLOYMENT SKILLS THROUGH TARGETED ASSISTANCE, RE-ENTRY, AND TRAINING ACT (or the STEM RESTART ACT), amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to create a new national program that provides grants to small and medium-sized STEM businesses. The grants will fund paid internships or "returnships" (above entry-level positions with salaries, benefits, and training) to help mid-career workers, particularly those from underrepresented populations or rural areas, return or transition to the STEM workforce. The bill aims to address gaps in the STEM talent pipeline, particularly for women and racial minorities, and provide opportunities for displaced or underemployed workers to re-enter STEM fields.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 04/21/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1297/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1297/BILLS-117s1297is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1297/BILLS-117s1297is.pdf.pdf |
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