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  • H.R. 2651, titled the “One Door to Work Act,” seeks to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to allow states to implement innovative programs that aim to improve employment outcomes. It establishes a State innovation demonstration authority, enabling states or local areas to...

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    H.R. 2651, called the "One Door to Work Act," is a plan to help states try new ways to help people find jobs by giving them special permission to test their ideas and learn which methods work best. These projects will focus on helping veterans and people with less money, while making sure they're checked to see if they're really working well.

  • H.R. 8947 proposes changes to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, aiming to have the Secretary of Labor provide grants to community colleges. These grants would support the development of high-quality workforce programs that help people earn certificates useful in high-skill,...

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    H.R. 8947 is a plan to give money to community colleges so they can create really good job training programs, especially for people who need extra help learning new skills. The goal is to help people get better jobs and earn more money by learning what they need at these schools.

  • S. 1211, the "Assisting In Developing Youth Employment Act," aims to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to create funding opportunities for summer and year-round employment for young people aged 14 to 24. The bill introduces two grant programs that provide...

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    The bill is like giving a big pot of money to help kids and young people aged 14 to 24 find jobs in the summer or all year round. It wants to work with local communities to make sure everyone gets a chance to learn and grow, especially those who might need extra help.

  • The bill S. 4501 aims to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to enhance how performance is measured and reported. It proposes changes to state accountability measures, including redefining primary indicators of performance and establishing clearer standards for...

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    The bill S. 4501 wants to make sure the rules for checking how well states help people get jobs are clearer and fairer, kind of like giving all the teams the same rules in a game. But, some states might find it hard because they need to set up new ways to share information and get help if they're having a tough time, and that might be tricky for those who don’t have enough resources yet.

  • H.R. 9225 proposes the establishment of a grant program by the Attorney General to support hiring prosecutors across various levels of government, including state, local, and tribal authorities. The bill allows for grants to be awarded based on competitive merit, prioritizing...

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    H.R. 9225 wants to help places like towns and states hire more lawyers, called prosecutors, by giving them some money. It plans to share up to $10 million each year for five years, but not all the details are clear on how this money will be shared and checked.

  • S. 4820 proposes the creation of a grant program by the Attorney General to help states, territories, local governments, and tribal governments hire and retain prosecutors. The grants would be distributed on a competitive basis, with a preference for jurisdictions in tribal,...

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    S. 4820 is a plan where a big boss called the Attorney General can give money to help places hire and keep lawyers. These places that need help the most, like small towns or places with fewer people, get a better chance to get this money.