HR1132Referred to Committee

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to direct the Secretary of Labor to award grants to community colleges for high-quality workforce development programs.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-02-07
Introduced
30
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Lucy McBath
Lucy McBath
Democrat · GA · Representative
Votes with party: 96.7% (640 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (30)

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2025-02-07

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Plain-English Summary

The federal government would give money to community colleges to create and improve job training programs that prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. These grants would help community colleges offer better equipment, instructor training, and curriculum so graduates are ready for actual jobs employers need filled. Workers and job seekers would benefit from more accessible, affordable training options in their communities, while employers would gain access to a better-trained workforce.

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Labor and Employment
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