Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 19, 2021)
Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2021
This bill (1) directs the Department of Labor, beginning after the earlier of submission of the Government Accountability Office's study on automation or October 1, 2022, to award grants to eligible partnerships to support demonstration and pilot projects relating to the training needs of workers who are, or are likely to become, dislocated workers as a result of automation; (2) expands training programs for such workers, including activities that prepare the individuals for occupations in the technology sector; (3) authorizes the award of national dislocated worker grants to provide employment and training assistance to workers affected by advances in automation technology; and (4) expands funding for national dislocated worker grants.
What just happenedApr 19, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2037-2038)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateApr 19, 2021
- Apr 19, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2037-2038)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Apr 19, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate