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Introduced
07/20/2017
07/20/2017
In Committee
07/20/2017
07/20/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
BUILDS Act Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills This bill requires the Department of Labor to award implementation or renewal grants, for up to three years and on a competitive basis, to eligible industry or sector partnerships to achieve certain strategic objectives with respect to targeted infrastructure industries (e.g., transportation, construction, energy, information technology, or utilities industries). Such strategic objectives must include: recruiting key stakeholders in the targeted infrastructure industries; identifying the training needs of multiple businesses in such industries; facilitating actions that lead to economies of scale by aggregating multiple businesses' training and education needs; helping grant recipients who provide career and technical education and training in aligning curricula, entrance requirements, and programs to the targeted infrastructure's needs and required credentials; providing information on grant activities to state agencies to enable them to inform unemployment compensation recipients of employment and training opportunities; and helping partner businesses to attract potential workers from a diverse jobseeker base.
AI Summary
This bill, the BUILDS Act (Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills), requires the Department of Labor to award competitive grants to eligible industry or sector partnerships to achieve strategic objectives related to targeted infrastructure industries, such as transportation, construction, energy, and information technology. The grants can be used for planning, business engagement, and providing support services to help workers, including those with barriers to employment, participate in work-based learning programs and maintain employment in these industries. The bill aims to promote industry-led collaboration to address workforce needs, improve worker training and retention, and ultimately encourage industry growth and competitiveness.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4117-4118) (on 07/20/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1599/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1599/BILLS-115s1599is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1599/BILLS-115s1599is.pdf.pdf |
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