Bill118th CongressFiled Apr 18, 2023Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 2698
Workforce Justice Act of 2023
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 18, 2023)
Workforce Justice Act of 2023
This bill creates a new condition of eligibility for funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program.
Specifically, to be eligible for grant funds under the JAG program, a state must prohibit private employers from
- requiring a job applicant to disclose a criminal record,
- asking about the criminal record of a job applicant prior to making a conditional offer, and
- conducting a criminal background check prior to making a conditional offer.
What just happenedApr 18, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6](D-MD)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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- Introduced in HouseApr 18, 2023
- Apr 18, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 18, 2023IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 18, 2023IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House