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US HR6935

US HR6935
Creative Workforce Investment Act


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Introduced
01/10/2024
In Committee
01/10/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To direct the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Arts, to award grants for arts and creative workforce programs.

AI Summary

This bill, the Creative Workforce Investment Act, directs the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Arts, to award competitive grants to eligible entities (such as states, local areas, workforce entities, and nonprofit organizations) to carry out arts and creative workforce programs. These programs must provide art or arts programming that is publicly accessible and employ individuals in the local labor market, including those with barriers to employment. The bill authorizes $300 million in funding for fiscal years 2024-2026 and requires the Secretary to report annually to Congress on the outcomes of the funded programs.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (on 01/10/2024)

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