118th Congress Energy
H.R. 3699: WORKER Act
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Summary
This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE), when considering awards for existing grant programs, to prioritize education and training for energy and manufacturing-related jobs. Further, DOE must prioritize the education and training of underrepresented groups in such jobs.
In carrying out the bill, DOE must establish a clearinghouse to (1) maintain and update information and resources on training and workforce development programs for such jobs; and (2) provide technical assistance for states, schools, and other specified entities. DOE must also conduct outreach to minority-serving institutions of higher education and dislocated energy and manufacturing workers.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
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Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Marc Veasey D-TXOriginal
Who scored on this bill
- 1Richard Hudson SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Richard Hudson.
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- Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.