Bill > HR6655

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.