Bill > HR8602

This bill, the Workforce Promotion and Access Act (WPA Act), establishes a grant program through the Department of Labor to provide competitive grants to eligible entities (states, political subdivisions, tribal entities, and others) to create job guarantee programs. These programs must offer jobs to any eligible individual (18 years or older) within the served area that apply, providing a living wage, health insurance, paid leave, and career development opportunities. The bill also creates a financial transaction tax on certain securities and derivatives trading to fund the job guarantee programs. The Secretary of Labor is required to provide guidance, evaluate the programs, and ensure compliance with the bill's requirements.