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US HR6655

US HR6655
A Stronger Workforce for America Act


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Introduced
12/07/2023
In Committee
12/12/2023
Crossed Over
04/10/2024
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend and reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

AI Summary

This bill, the "A Stronger Workforce for America Act", aims to amend and reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Key provisions include: updating definitions and requirements related to workforce development activities, including changes to the state and local workforce development boards, performance accountability system, and training services; establishing a critical industry skills fund for states to provide performance-based payments to eligible entities for skills development programs; expanding opportunities for community colleges to establish and improve workforce development programs; and reauthorizing and updating various national workforce development programs, including for Native Americans, migrant and seasonal farmworkers, job corps, and reentry employment. The bill also makes amendments to the Wagner-Peyser Act and provides access to the National Directory of New Hires to support performance reporting requirements.

Committee Categories

Education, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (30)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 04/10/2024)

Bill Topics

Education
  • ‐ Higher Education
  • ‐ Vocational Education
Labor and Employment
  • ‐ Employment Training and Workforce Development

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