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Introduced
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Passed
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Introduced Session
112th Congress
Bill Summary
Layoff Prevention Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to set forth requirements relating to short-time compensation programs to allow employers to reduce the workweek of their employees in lieu of layoffs. Provides for federal financing of state short-time compensation programs. Requires the Secretary of Labor to: (1) award grants to states that enact such programs; (2) develop model legislative language for use by states in developing, enacting, and implementing such programs; and (3) report to Congress and the President on their implementation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (13)
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Maria Cantwell (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Al Franken (D),
Tom Harkin (D),
Frank Lautenberg (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4398-4400) (on 07/06/2011)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/1333/all-info |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s1333is/pdf/BILLS-112s1333is.pdf |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s1333is/pdf/BILLS-112s1333is.pdf.pdf |
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