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US HR7015
CAREERS Act Creating Access to Rural Employment and Education for Resilience and Success Act
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Introduced
01/17/2024
01/17/2024
In Committee
08/29/2024
08/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy Grant Program of the Department of Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill, the Creating Access to Rural Employment and Education for Resilience and Success Act (CAREERS Act), aims to amend the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy Grant Program of the Department of Agriculture. It expands the types of eligible entities for workforce training programs to include institutions of higher education, area career and technical education schools, and members of local workforce development boards. The bill also allows grant funds to be used for career pathway programs and industry or sector partnerships in rural communities, focusing on sectors like telecommunications, utilities, healthcare, manufacturing, and agribusiness. The bill requires reporting on employment and earnings outcomes for participants in these programs. The amendments made by this bill will take effect within one year of its enactment.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (31)
Nick Langworthy (R)*,
Sanford Bishop (D),
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Yadira Caraveo (D),
Tom Cole (R),
Angie Craig (D),
Don Davis (D),
John Duarte (R),
Michelle Fischbach (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Michael Guest (R),
Josh Harder (D),
Jonathan Jackson (D),
Dusty Johnson (R),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Mike Lawler (R),
Tracey Mann (R),
Max Miller (R),
Jim Moylan (R),
Zach Nunn (R),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Brittany Pettersen (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Eric Sorensen (D),
Abigail Spanberger (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
David Trone (D),
Gabe Vasquez (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development. (on 08/29/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7015/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7015/BILLS-118hr7015ih.pdf |
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