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Search Results: keywords:"workforce development"

S. 4904 — To establish the National Fab Lab Network, a nonprofit organization consisting of a national network of local digital fabrication facilities providing universal access to advanced manufacturing tools for workforce development, STEM education, developing inventions, creating businesses, producing personalized products, mitigating risks, and for other purposes.
July 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,435
S. 4904 aims to create the National Fab Lab Network, a nonprofit that connects local digital fabrication facilities, or "fab labs," across the United States. These fab labs will provide public access to advanced manufacturing tools to support education, workforce development,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a big group of places called "fab labs" where people all over America can use cool machines to learn, make things, and do new projects. It's like having a playground for inventors where everyone can join in, especially in towns that don't have as much fancy stuff.
S. RES. 883 — Recognizing Big Brothers Big Sisters of America on its 120th anniversary.
September 25, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:267
The resolution recognizes Big Brothers Big Sisters of America on its 120th anniversary for its significant role in mentoring young people across the country. It highlights the organization's founding in 1904 and its current operations in over 5,000 communities, emphasizing its belief in the...
Simple Explanation
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is being recognized for helping kids for 120 years by matching them with mentors who care about them, and the Senate says, "Yay, keep up the good work!"
S. 4664 — To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to promote the use of artificial intelligence to support the missions of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.
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July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,621
S. 4664, titled the "Department of Energy AI Act," aims to establish a program under the Secretary of Energy to boost the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for supporting the Department's missions related to science, energy, and national security. The bill includes...
Simple Explanation
The Department of Energy AI Act wants to help computers get really smart so they can take on big jobs for the government, like making energy and keeping everyone safe, and promises to spend a lot of money to make sure smart computer programs are used wisely and taught to lots of different people.
S. 4981 — To provide eligible institutions with grant funds to support programs of study for in-demand industry sectors or occupations.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:737
S. 4981, titled the “Skilled Workforce for America Act,” aims to provide grant funds to colleges and universities to support programs of study for sectors or jobs that are in high demand. The bill proposes awarding these grants competitively and for a maximum of four years,...
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The Skilled Workforce for America Act wants to help colleges teach students skills for jobs that are really needed. It plans to give money to schools that can show they will train people well for these important jobs.
H. R. 8947 — To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to direct the Secretary of Labor to award grants to community colleges for high-quality workforce development programs.
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July 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,469
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,...
Simple Explanation
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.
H. R. 8469 — To establish in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security a program to promote the cybersecurity field to disadvantaged communities, including older individuals, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, geographically diverse communities, socioeconomically diverse communities, women, individuals from nontraditional educational paths, individuals who are veterans, and individuals who were formerly incarcerated, and for other purposes.
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May 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,256
H. R. 8469, titled the “Diverse Cybersecurity Workforce Act of 2024,” aims to create a program within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to promote cybersecurity careers among disadvantaged communities. This includes groups like older individuals, racial and...
Simple Explanation
The Diverse Cybersecurity Workforce Act of 2024 is a plan to help more people from different backgrounds, like older people, minorities, and veterans, get jobs in cybersecurity. They want to spend $20 million each year to teach and support these people to make the cybersecurity field more diverse.
H. RES. 1101 — Expressing support for the House of Representatives to work alongside the Congressional Black Caucus to build the Black Wealth Agenda and outline the legislative priorities to achieve the Black Wealth Agenda.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:953
H. RES. 1101 expresses support for the House of Representatives to work with the Congressional Black Caucus in creating and implementing a Black Wealth Agenda. This resolution aims to address the persistent racial wealth gap faced by Black individuals in the United States by promoting...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about the government wanting to work together to help Black people have more money by making new rules to help them get jobs, start businesses, and buy houses more easily. They want to make sure everyone has the same chances to do well and have a good life.
H. R. 9936 — To amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 with respect to workforce development, and for other purposes.
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October 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,222
H.R. 9936 proposes changes to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to enhance workforce development in the agricultural sector. It aims to expand educational grants and fellowship opportunities to include junior colleges and vocational institutions,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make it easier for people to learn and work in farms and food jobs by giving money to schools and making it simpler to hire people to take care of the land. But, some worry about whether the money will be used wisely and if the rules are clear enough.
S. RES. 644 — Expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2024, through April 30, 2024, as “Fair Chance Jobs Month”.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:449
The resolution, S. RES. 644, proposes April 1 to April 30, 2024, to be designated as "Fair Chance Jobs Month." It highlights the challenges faced by people with arrest or conviction records, particularly after they have served their sentences, emphasizing their struggles with...
Simple Explanation
In April 2024, there is a special month called "Fair Chance Jobs Month" to help people who had problems with the law find jobs by encouraging everyone to work together and be more fair. This is about giving people a second chance, making job opportunities more accessible, and helping them become a part of the community again.
S. 1560 — To require the development of a comprehensive rural hospital cybersecurity workforce development strategy, and for other purposes.
May 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,989
S. 1560, titled the “Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act,” is a proposed bill that requires the development of a strategy to improve cybersecurity in rural hospitals by building a skilled workforce. It mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security, through the Director...
Simple Explanation
S. 1560 is a plan to help keep rural hospitals' computers safe from hackers by training people to guard them. It asks some smart people to make classes and teach hospital workers how to protect important information better.
H. RES. 1453 — Expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as National Workforce Development Month.
September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:158
H. RES. 1453 is a resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for designating September 2024 as "National Workforce Development Month." It highlights the importance of workforce development for the United States to stay competitive globally by fostering education, skill...
Simple Explanation
The House of Representatives wants to make September 2024 special by calling it "National Workforce Development Month," which means they want to help people learn new skills and get better jobs so everyone can become more successful and happy.
H. R. 6655 — To amend and reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
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April 05, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:62,604
H.R. 6655 aims to amend and renew the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, offering a comprehensive framework to enhance workforce development across the United States. This bill focuses on improving coordination between industry needs and training programs, increasing support for...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a big plan to help people learn new skills and get good jobs. It also tries to make sure money is spent wisely on this, while checking that everyone involved is doing things the right way.
H. R. 6494 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide enhanced safety in pipeline transportation, and for other purposes.
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December 16, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:21,265
H.R. 6494, also known as the “Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety Act of 2023” or the “PIPES Act of 2023,” aims to enhance pipeline safety in the United States by amending title 49 of the U.S. Code. Introduced by Mr. Graves of Missouri and others, the bill...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6494 is a bill that wants to make pipelines safer by setting new rules, like using better materials and sharing safety information, with plans to spend money on safety projects to help everyone stay safe.
S. 5024 — To require the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program on establishing a geospatial workforce development program, and for other purposes.
September 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,100
S. 5024 aims to establish a pilot program for developing a geospatial workforce to support the needs of the Department of Defense. The Secretary of Defense is tasked with evaluating how to train skilled workers in geospatial technologies and is instructed to collaborate with...
Simple Explanation
S. 5024 is a plan where the Secretary of Defense wants to help people learn about special maps to work for the military, by having schools and businesses team up to teach them, near places where special map people work, and the program will share what it learns with Congress until 2030.
S. 4008 — To authorize workforce development innovation grants for the implementation, expansion, and evaluation of evidence-based workforce programs, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,079
S. 4008 is a proposal to create workforce development innovation grants aimed at improving job training and employment services in the United States. The bill seeks to fund projects that focus on evidence-based innovations designed to enhance job outcomes, especially for individuals facing...
Simple Explanation
S. 4008 is a plan to give money to programs that help people get better at their jobs, especially those who have a hard time finding work. It will check how well these programs work to make sure they really help people get jobs.
H. R. 10206 — To support the strengthening of civil society organizations in the Pacific Islands, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,447
H.R. 10206, known as the “Engage the Pacific Act,” is a bill introduced to bolster civil society organizations in the Pacific Islands. The bill calls for the establishment of a Committee to coordinate U.S. engagement with these organizations, develop strategies for strategic...
Simple Explanation
The "Engage the Pacific Act" is a plan to help people in the Pacific Islands do things like learning new skills and making news better by providing money and support from the United States. It aims to make sure everything is fair and well-organized, even though some details about how money will be used need more explanation.
H. R. 9770 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for education and training programs and resources of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,933
H.R. 9770, known as the "Cyber PIVOTT Act," proposes amendments to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance education and training programs led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). It aims to establish partnerships with community colleges and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9770 is a plan to help students learn about computers and internet safety by giving them free school money if they promise to work on computer safety jobs for two years. The plan includes working with schools to make sure students have fun activities and learn a lot, but it needs clear rules about who can join and how to make it all work smoothly.
H. R. 9498 — To direct the use of artificial intelligence by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to adapt to extreme weather, and for other purposes.
September 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,207
H. R. 9498, also known as the "TAME Extreme Weather Act," aims to boost the use of artificial intelligence in weather-related activities conducted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The bill directs the administration to develop advanced AI systems for weather...
Simple Explanation
The TAME Extreme Weather Act is like giving NOAA special computer helpers to predict weather and wildfires better, helping people stay safe. Plus, they can team up with schools and companies to share what they learn and make weather forecasts even better, just like sharing toys and ideas with friends.
H. R. 9205 — To establish the National Fab Lab Network, a nonprofit organization consisting of a national network of local digital fabrication facilities providing universal access to advanced manufacturing tools for workforce development, STEM education, developing inventions, creating businesses, producing personalized products, mitigating risks, and for other purposes.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,462
H. R. 9205 aims to establish the National Fab Lab Network, a nonprofit organization that will create a network of digital fabrication facilities across the United States. These "fab labs" will provide access to advanced manufacturing tools to help with workforce development,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create special workshops called "fab labs" all over the country where people can use cool machines to make things, learn about science and technology, and even start their own businesses. It's like having a room full of toys and gadgets that everyone can use to build, learn, and invent stuff, especially in places that really need it.
S. 4712 — To increase support by the United States Government for critical minerals projects outside the United States, and for other purposes.
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July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:8,066
S. 4712 aims to enhance U.S. government support for critical minerals projects outside the United States. It proposes various strategies, including diplomatic efforts and financial tools, to increase collaboration with allies, support private sector initiatives, and protect...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about helping the U.S. work with other countries to get important minerals needed for things like making phones and cars, but there are worries that it might not be clear enough about rules and money use, which could cause some problems.
S. RES. 755 — Designating June 2024 as National Cybersecurity Education Month.
July 09, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:207
The resolution S. RES. 755 designates June 2024 as National Cybersecurity Education Month. It aims to address the shortage of skilled workers in cybersecurity by promoting education and awareness across the United States. The resolution encourages educational institutions to enhance their...
Simple Explanation
In June 2024, the government wants everyone to learn more about keeping computers and information safe, so they are making it a special month to focus on teaching people about cybersecurity everywhere.
S. 4012 — To provide economic empowerment opportunities in the United States through the modernization of public housing, and for other purposes.
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March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:10,809
S. 4012, also known as the "Green New Deal for Public Housing Act," aims to boost economic opportunities in the U.S. by modernizing public housing. It proposes grants for workforce development and energy-efficient upgrades to public housing, ensuring enhanced living...
Simple Explanation
The Green New Deal for Public Housing Act is a plan to make public housing in the U.S. nicer and eco-friendly by fixing it up and using energy from the sun or wind, all while giving people training for jobs and making sure everyone works together fairly.
H. RES. 1208 — Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2024.
May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:203
H. RES. 1208 is a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to support National Nurses Week, which takes place from May 6 to May 12, 2024. This resolution acknowledges the vital role nurses play as the largest group in the healthcare workforce, recognizing their leadership,...
Simple Explanation
This bill says that people should celebrate National Nurses Week to show how much we appreciate nurses for the important work they do in helping take care of sick people. Nurses are a big part of hospitals and help make sure everyone gets better!
S. 4181 — To require the development of a workforce plan for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,352
S. 4181 requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop a detailed workforce plan. This plan aims to improve FEMA's workforce by addressing staffing and skill gaps, setting recruitment and retention goals, and enhancing training and deployment strategies....
Simple Explanation
S. 4181 is a bill that asks FEMA to make a plan to hire and keep the right people working for them and make sure everyone gets proper training. Every three years, FEMA has to show this plan to Congress, and someone will check to see if it's working well.
S. 4657 — To establish a grant program for education related to semiconductor manufacturing and related industries.
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July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,995
S. 4657, known as the “CHIPS Training in America Act of 2024,” aims to support the education and workforce development for semiconductor manufacturing in the United States. The bill proposes creating a competitive grant program for educational institutions and partnerships to...
Simple Explanation
The "CHIPS Training in America Act of 2024" is a plan to help people learn and work in making computer parts called semiconductors by giving schools money to teach about them. It encourages schools to work with businesses and the government, but some people are worried it might not give enough money to everyone who needs it or last long enough to make a big difference.
H. R. 7936 — To prepare the National Park Service for America’s Semiquincentennial by revaluating and recommitting to efforts to protect and sustain the resiliency of our Nation’s cultural resources for the enjoyment, wellbeing, and education of all present and future generations.
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April 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,691
H.R. 7936, also known as the "Cultural Resource Challenge Act of 2024," aims to prepare the National Park Service for America's Semiquincentennial by enhancing the management and preservation of cultural resources. The bill mandates improvements in resource management,...
Simple Explanation
The Cultural Resource Challenge Act of 2024 is a plan to help take care of important historical places and items in national parks, especially as America gets ready to celebrate its 250th birthday, by giving money to projects that protect them and teaching people how to take care of them.
H. R. 9671 — To provide guidance for and investment in the research and development activities of artificial intelligence at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.
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September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,993
H.R. 9671 aims to support the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) research at the Department of Energy. The bill focuses on funding and guiding AI tools and systems to improve various scientific, energy, and security missions within the Department. It highlights areas...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like giving the Department of Energy a big pile of money to help them make smart robots and computer systems that can do cool things to save energy and keep things safe. But they have to be careful and make sure they spend the money wisely and share it fairly.
H. R. 9209 — To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to address the economic and workforce impacts of substance use disorder.
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July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,251
H. R. 9209 aims to change the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to help tackle the effects of substance use disorder on jobs and the economy. The bill proposes a pilot program that provides grants to states and local boards to create partnerships with various...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9209 is a plan to help people find jobs and support who are affected by drug problems. It gives money to groups to work together and help these people learn skills and get better jobs, with more money promised every year until 2030.
H. R. 10246 — To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to improve the loan guaranty program, enhance the ability of small manufacturers to access affordable capital, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,965
The proposed bill, known as the 504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2024, seeks to amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to make it easier for small manufacturers to get loans and reduce their costs. It introduces new policy goals, such as...
Simple Explanation
The 504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2024 is a plan that helps small factories get bigger loans to make more stuff, but it needs to be careful so money isn't wasted or used unfairly. It also wants to help more people learn and share how to run successful small businesses, especially ones owned by women and minority groups.
S. RES. 676 — Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2024.
May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:293
The resolution, S. RES. 676, supports the celebration of National Nurses Week from May 6 to May 12, 2024. It highlights the vital role nurses play in delivering high-quality healthcare, including acting as patient advocates and contributing to improved patient safety and outcomes. The...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about saying a big "thank you" to nurses for all their hard work in taking care of people and trying to make sure they are healthy and safe. It suggests that everyone should celebrate and recognize these helpers during a special week in May called National Nurses Week.
H. R. 9892 — To promote the use of smart technologies and systems in communities, and for other purposes.
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October 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:8,000
H.R. 9892 aims to promote the use of smart technologies in communities across the United States to improve livability, services, safety, and economic growth. The bill outlines goals such as enhancing federal coordination, supporting local governments in adopting smart...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9892 is a plan to help people and places use smart gadgets and computers to make life better and safer. It gives money to help with projects and training, but everyone needs to be fair and careful with how it's spent.
S. 4287 — To establish a program of workforce development as an alternative to college for all, and for other purposes.
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May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:7,879
S. 4287 aims to create the "American Workforce Act," a program offering workforce development as an alternative to college education. This bill establishes an American Workforce Division within the Department of Commerce to manage the program, where employers and trainees...
Simple Explanation
The American Workforce Act is like a big plan to help people get jobs without going to college. It gives money to businesses to train people with high school diplomas, helping them learn new skills and get good jobs.
H. R. 3560 — To provide for coordinated Federal efforts to accelerate civilian unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility research and development for economic and national security, and for other purposes.
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August 13, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:16,289
H.R. 3560 aims to coordinate federal efforts to speed up research and development of civilian unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility technologies for economic and national security purposes. The bill includes the establishment of interagency working groups,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 3560 is a plan to help make flying drones and little flying cars better and safer for everyone by having different government groups work together, even though some people worry it might not use money wisely or be fair to everyone who makes these cool machines.
S. 5373 — To establish the National Institutes of Clean Energy.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,212
S. 5373 aims to establish the National Institutes of Clean Energy as an agency under the Department of Energy by January 1, 2028. The agency will focus on investing in clean energy and climate science research, promoting technologies that reduce emissions, and fostering...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to set up a big group to work on making clean energy, which means using power that doesn’t hurt the planet, and it plans to spend a lot of money over ten years to do this. They also want to make sure the power helps areas that need it most and gives people good jobs.
H. R. 7010 — To provide an incentive for States to extend child welfare support and services for youth through 21 years of age, and to allow youth to re-enter foster care after attaining 18 years of age, both without regard to the AFDC eligibility of their parents or legal guardians, and for other purposes.
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January 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,431
H.R. 7010, known as the “Increasing Access to Foster Care Through Age 21 Act,” is designed to help young people in foster care stay connected to support services until they are 21. It allows states to extend child welfare services for youth beyond 18 years of age and lets...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7010 is a plan that helps kids in foster care by letting them stay longer, up to age 21, to get extra support for school and jobs, or even come back if they need to after turning 18. This way, they have a better chance at a happy life, but figuring out how to pay for it is a little tricky.
S. 5031 — To promote a 21st century artificial intelligence workforce and to authorize the Secretary of Education to carry out a program to increase access to prekindergarten through grade 12 emerging and advanced technology education and upskill workers in the technology of the future.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:6,157
S. 5031, known as the “Workforce of the Future Act of 2024,” aims to build a modern workforce equipped with skills in artificial intelligence and technology. It instructs the Secretary of Education to enhance technology education from prekindergarten through high school and...
Simple Explanation
The Workforce of the Future Act of 2024 is about helping kids learn about new technology in school and helping adults get better at using technology for jobs. It sets aside money to give to schools and groups that train people for tech jobs but needs careful planning to make sure the money is shared fairly and used wisely.
S. 4205 — To require the Secretary of Labor to award grants for promoting industry or sector partnerships to encourage industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training, retention, and advancement as part of an infrastructure investment.
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April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,934
The BUILDS Act (S. 4205) aims to boost U.S. infrastructure industries by requiring the Secretary of Labor to offer grants encouraging partnerships among different sectors to promote industry growth and improve worker training, retention, and advancement. The bill focuses on...
Simple Explanation
The BUILDS Act wants to help build things like roads and bridges by giving money to groups that teach and help workers so they can do these jobs better. It’s like a big plan to make sure people have good jobs and can build things that make our town better, while also wanting to make sure the money is spent wisely.
H. R. 6655 — An Act To amend and reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
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April 10, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:64,470
The bill, H.R. 6655, known as the “A Stronger Workforce for America Act,” aims to update and extend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It proposes changes to improve workforce development activities, including the establishment of a performance accountability...
Simple Explanation
The bill aims to make sure people have better chances to learn new skills and find jobs by updating some old rules and giving more money for job training. It also tries to make sure schools and businesses work together more closely so people learn what they need for real jobs.
H. R. 9211 — To improve educational efforts related to artificial intelligence literacy at the K through 12 level, and for other purposes.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:880
H.R. 9211, known as the “Literacy in Future Technologies Artificial Intelligence Act” or the “LIFT AI Act,” aims to enhance AI literacy education for K–12 students in the United States. The bill emphasizes the importance of understanding AI for workforce development, ethical...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9211, the "LIFT AI Act," helps kids in school learn about AI, so they'll know how to use and create smart technology. It plans to give schools money to build fun learning programs about AI to make sure kids grow up understanding how it all works.
S. 4277 — To establish a green transportation infrastructure grant program, and for other purposes.
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May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:7,229
S. 4277 establishes a grant program to support green transportation infrastructure projects that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve public transportation. The bill prioritizes projects in disadvantaged and rural communities and includes requirements for labor...
Simple Explanation
S. 4277 is a plan to help make transportation like buses and roads better for the environment by using less pollution and more green energy. It wants to help places that don't usually get much help, like small towns, and makes sure everyone has a fair chance to be part of the changes.
H. R. 9238 — To accelerate the commercialization of marine energy technologies, and for other purposes.
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August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,868
H.R. 9238, titled the "Marine Energy Technologies Acceleration Act," aims to speed up the commercialization of marine energy technologies in the United States. The bill proposes the establishment of a Marine Energy Technologies Acceleration Fund with $1 billion to support...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9238 is a plan to help develop and use energy from the ocean by giving $1 billion to different projects, like building, researching, and training people, but it needs to explain more about how this money will be used and checked to make sure it's spent wisely.
H. R. 6818 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide employers a credit against employment and income taxes for certain employee training expenses.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,621
H.R. 6818, known as the "Bettering Employee Skills and Talents Act" or "BEST Act," proposes changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to offer a tax credit to employers for certain employee training expenses. The bill allows employers to claim a credit equal to 30% of the costs incurred...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to give some businesses money back if they spend on teaching and training workers who don't have a college degree, but it won't help government or non-profit jobs. If a worker doesn't finish or pass the training, the business might not get that money back.
H. R. 7381 — To direct the Director of the National Institutes of Health to establish a grant program to facilitate research regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence in health care, and for other purposes.
February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:691
H. R. 7381 proposes establishing a grant program under the National Institutes of Health to support research on using generative artificial intelligence in health care. The bill aims to improve recording practices, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance customer service...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7381 wants to give money to researchers to help them learn how to use smart computers, called AI, to make health care better and easier. The bill is looking for projects that can help doctors and nurses work better, feel less tired, and give better care to people who need it most.
H. R. 9461 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against tax for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training.
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December 24, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,609
H.R. 9461, titled the "USA Workforce Investment Act," proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide a tax credit for individuals who make charitable donations to nonprofit organizations that offer workforce development or apprenticeship training programs. Under this bill, taxpayers...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9461 is a bill that wants to let people pay less in taxes if they give money to organizations that help teach people job skills, but there are rules about how much money they can save and how it all works might be a bit tricky.
S. 3891 — To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to update and expand Federal economic development investment in the economic recovery, resiliency, and competitiveness of communities, regions, and States across the United States, and for other purposes.
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March 12, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:42,693
S. 3891, also known as the "Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024," aims to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to enhance federal economic development efforts across the United States. The bill seeks to increase investment in economic...
Simple Explanation
The Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024 wants to help communities in the U.S. grow stronger and create more jobs by giving them money to fix buildings, roads, and other important things. But people are worried because there's a lot of money involved, and they need to make sure it's used wisely so it helps everyone fairly.
H. R. 7446 — To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow States to transfer a limited amount of funds provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, for use under title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
February 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:660
The bill, known as the "Reduce Duplication and Improve Access to Work Act," proposes changes to the Social Security Act that would allow states to transfer a limited amount of their federally provided Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds for use under the Workforce Innovation...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a toy store that has a special shelf for fun and learning games. This bill allows states to take some money from the toy shelf to help more people find jobs, but they must be careful not to take too much so that kids who need toys can still get them.
H. R. 9270 — To establish a grant program within the Department of Labor to support the creation, implementation, and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,206
H. R. 9270, titled the “Cyber Ready Workforce Act,” aims to create a grant program within the Department of Labor to develop, implement, and expand apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity. The bill recognizes the growing need for skilled cybersecurity professionals and seeks...
Simple Explanation
The "Cyber Ready Workforce Act" is a plan to help people learn about keeping computers safe by giving money to groups that teach these skills, like schools and businesses, so they can create special training programs, just like learning a new job! The goal is to help more people get good at protecting computers and find jobs in this important area.
H. R. 9951 — To direct the Secretary of Commerce and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide for collaboration between the Economic Development Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency to promote economic revitalization efforts of environmentally contaminated sites, and for other purposes.
October 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,359
H. R. 9951, also known as the “Revitalization Efforts for Sustainable Transformation And Remediation for Thriving Communities Act of 2024” or the “RESTART Communities Act of 2024,” is a bill that aims to improve economically distressed areas that have environmental...
Simple Explanation
The bill tells the government to work together to clean up dirty land and make it nice again, so people can live there, work, and have fun. It's like helping a messy playground become safe and fun again by inviting lots of helpers to fix it up!
S. 4030 — To reauthorize the recovery housing program, and for other purposes.
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March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,025
S. 4030 reauthorizes and updates a program to help individuals recovering from substance abuse disorder find stable housing. It extends funding from 2025 to 2029 with a minimum of $50 million, and allows states to use a small portion of the funds for furniture costs. The bill...
Simple Explanation
S. 4030 is a bill that helps people who are trying to stop using drugs by giving them safe places to live. It promises to give at least $50 million each year to make sure these homes are nice and to help with job training, while also checking every year to see how things are going.
H. R. 10327 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize veterans who are entitled to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to use such entitlement to participate in a career transition internship program for veterans.
December 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,059
The bill, titled the GI Internship Program Act, proposes an amendment to title 38 of the United States Code to allow veterans eligible for the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program to use their benefits for career transition internships. It seeks to establish a program...
Simple Explanation
The GI Internship Program Act is like giving veterans a special ticket so they can try out different jobs and learn new skills after leaving the military, helping them find good jobs later on. This program lets them use the benefits they get for education to be interns and work with different businesses for a bit, kind of like having a school field trip to learn about different jobs.
S. 4130 — To require the establishment of a pilot program to expand early child care options for members of the Armed Forces and their families.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,365
S. 4130 is a bill that aims to create a pilot program to improve child care options for military families. The bill directs the Secretary of Defense to partner with child care providers to increase the availability and quality of child care services near military installations. These...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to try a new idea to help military families find good places for their kids to stay during the day, like better daycare centers, by working together with places that already take care of kids near where the military families live.
S. 2871 — To advance Federal Government innovation through the implementation and use of multi-cloud computing software technology, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,553
S. 2871, titled the "Multi-Cloud Innovation and Advancement Act of 2023," seeks to boost innovation within the federal government by promoting the use of multi-cloud computing technologies. The bill requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to evaluate...
Simple Explanation
The Multi-Cloud Innovation and Advancement Act of 2023 is a plan to help the U.S. government use different types of cloud computing at the same time to be better and smarter, but it doesn't come with any extra money to make this happen.
H. R. 6213 — To reauthorize the National Quantum Initiative Act, and for other purposes.
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July 25, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:19,184
H.R. 6213 is a bill reauthorizing the National Quantum Initiative Act, aiming to advance quantum science, engineering, and technology in the United States. The bill updates definitions, expands research and development programs, and promotes collaboration between various sectors, including...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6213 is a plan to help America become really good at using quantum science, kind of like super-smart computers, by working together with schools, businesses, and other countries, but it needs clear rules to make sure the money isn't wasted.
H. R. 8316 — To establish a program of workforce development as an alternative to college for all, and for other purposes.
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May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:7,926
H.R. 8316, also known as the “American Workforce Act,” aims to create a national program for workforce development as an alternative to college. This program focuses on providing paid, full-time job positions that include structured on-the-job training and educational...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8316 wants to help people get good jobs without going to college by creating a program where they can work and learn at the same time. It also plans to get money for this program by taxing big college funds, but some people are worried it might not be fair or enough to cover the best training.
S. 4580 — To establish, improve, or expand high-quality workforce development programs at community colleges, and for other purposes.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,857
The proposed bill, S. 4580, also known as the “Pathways to Prosperity Act,” aims to enhance workforce development programs at community colleges across the United States. It intends to provide competitive grants to eligible institutions to establish partnerships with local...
Simple Explanation
The Pathways to Prosperity Act is a plan to help community colleges teach people the skills they need for jobs in their area by working with local businesses and making learning easier and more affordable.
S. RES. 550 — Supporting the goals and ideals of Career and Technical Education Month.
February 08, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:440
S. RES. 550 supports the celebration of "Career and Technical Education Month" in February 2024. This resolution emphasizes the importance of career and technical education (CTE) in preparing a skilled and educated workforce in the United States. It highlights statistics...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a big thumbs-up for special classes that help kids learn skills for different jobs. It encourages everyone to support these classes because they help students be ready for work when they grow up.

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