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Introduced
04/26/2017
04/26/2017
In Committee
04/26/2017
04/26/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
New HOPE Act New Hope and Opportunity through the Power of Employment Act This bill amends the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to require state leadership activities funded by the Act to include consulting and coordinating with other state agencies for the identification, consolidation, or elimination of licenses or certifications that pose an unnecessary barrier to entry for aspiring workers and provide limited consumer protection.
AI Summary
This bill, the New HOPE Act (New Hope and Opportunity through the Power of Employment Act), amends the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to require state leadership activities funded by the Act to include consulting and coordinating with other state agencies to identify, consolidate, or eliminate licenses or certifications that pose an unnecessary barrier to entry for aspiring workers while providing limited consumer protection. The goal is to reduce unnecessary licensing requirements that can hinder employment opportunities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2555) (on 04/26/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/945/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s945/BILLS-115s945is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s945/BILLS-115s945is.pdf.pdf |
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