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Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 30, 2019Labor and Employment
S. 2334

21st Century Energy Workforce Act of 2019

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21st Century Energy Workforce Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board to develop a strategy for the support and development of a skilled energy workforce.

Based on the board's recommendations, DOE shall establish a clearinghouse to:

  • maintain and update information and resources on training and workforce development programs for energy- and manufacturing-related jobs; and
  • act as a resource and provide guidance for secondary schools, institutions of higher education (including community colleges and minority-serving institutions), and workforce development, labor management, and industry organizations that would like to develop and implement energy- and manufacturing-related training programs.

DOE shall also establish a pilot program to award grants to eligible entities for job training programs that lead to an industry-recognized credential.

What just happenedOct 24, 2019

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 271.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA](D-WA)Sponsor
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  1. Oct 24, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 271.

  2. Oct 24, 2019Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-150.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Oct 24, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-150.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. Sep 25, 2019Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Jul 30, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  6. Jul 30, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateOct 24, 201925

21st Century Energy Workforce Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board to develop a strategy for the support and development of a skilled energy workforce.

Based on the board's recommendations, DOE shall establish a clearinghouse to:

  • maintain and update information and resources on training and workforce development programs for energy- and manufacturing-related jobs; and
  • act as a resource and provide guidance for secondary schools, institutions of higher education (including community colleges and minority-serving institutions), and workforce development, labor management, and industry organizations that would like to develop and implement energy- and manufacturing-related training programs.

DOE shall also establish a pilot program to award grants to eligible entities for job training programs that lead to an industry-recognized credential.

Introduced in SenateJul 30, 2019

21st Century Energy Workforce Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board to develop a strategy for the support and development of a skilled energy workforce.

Based on the board's recommendations, DOE shall establish a clearinghouse to:

  • maintain and update information and resources on training and workforce development programs for energy- and manufacturing-related jobs; and
  • act as a resource and provide guidance for secondary schools, institutions of higher education (including community colleges and minority-serving institutions), and workforce development, labor management, and industry organizations that would like to develop and implement energy- and manufacturing-related training programs.

DOE shall also establish a pilot program to award grants to eligible entities for job training programs that lead to an industry-recognized credential.

21st Century Energy Workforce Act of 2019 — Informed