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US HR7347

US HR7347
Supporting Jobs through Evidence and Innovation Act


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Introduced
03/31/2022
In Committee
03/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To reauthorize workforce development innovation grants for the implementation, expansion, and evaluation of evi- dence-based workforce programs, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Supporting Jobs through Evidence and Innovation Act, would authorize the Secretary of Labor to award competitive grants to eligible entities, such as state and local workforce boards, to create, implement, and evaluate innovative, evidence-based employment and training programs. The grants would include early-phase funding to test promising programs, mid-phase funding to measure the impact and cost-effectiveness of successful programs, and expansion grants to replicate effective programs. The bill also provides for technical assistance and the dissemination of best practices. The goal is to generate long-term improvements in the performance of the workforce development system, outcomes for job-seekers, and the cost-effectiveness of employment and training services.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 03/31/2022)

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