# Summary of Proposed WIOA Amendment
This document proposes significant amendments to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), with key changes including:
1. **YouthBuild Program Enhancement**:
- Increased annual funding authorization to $108,150,000
- New performance reporting requirements
- Added focus on opioid-related training and services
2. **New Reentry Employment Opportunities Program** (Section 172):
- Creates a competitive grant program for justice-involved individuals
- Requires evidence-based practices and performance metrics
- Includes specific requirements for recidivism reduction
- Defines "eligible adult" (age 25+) and "eligible youth" (age 14-24)
3. **Strengthening Community Colleges Program** (Section 173):
- Creates new grant program with $65,000,000 annual funding
- Requires industry partnerships for workforce development
- Mandates evidence-based program design
- Focuses on recognized postsecondary credentials and career pathways
4. **Performance Accountability System**:
- Enhanced data collection and reporting requirements
- New requirement for making data available in "linked, open, and interoperable data formats"
- More detailed performance metrics for all programs
5. **Funding Increases**:
- Increased authorizations for multiple programs:
- Native American programs: $61,800,000 annually
- Migrant and seasonal farmworker programs: $100,317,900 annually
- Technical assistance: $5,000,000 annually
- Evaluations and research: $12,720,000 annually
6. **Administrative Changes**:
- New consultation requirement with labor organizations for on-the-job training
- Revised definitions (e.g., "English language learners" changed to "English learners")
- New requirements for public reporting of matching funds
7. **Data Infrastructure**:
- New "Workforce Data Infrastructure" provisions (Section 174)
- Requirements for interoperable data systems
- Focus on credential registries and data sharing
The proposed amendment emphasizes data-driven decision making, industry-aligned training, performance accountability, and expanded opportunities for underserved populations including justice-involved individuals, opioid treatment participants, and individuals with barriers to employment.
This resolution authorizes Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto's offices to provide specific documents and have certain employees testify in the federal criminal case *United States v. Miller*. It specifically permits employees Dara Cohen, John Fossum, and Carlos Lara (from Senator Rosen's office) and relevant Cortez Masto office employees to testify and produce documents, excluding matters where privilege applies. The Senate Legal Counsel is directed to represent these employees regarding the authorized testimony and document production. The resolution follows Senate rules allowing it to manage its own privileges and ensure cooperation with judicial requests.
HR 4723 requires the U.S. President to impose sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that threaten Bosnia and Herzegovina's territorial integrity, democratic institutions, or the Dayton Peace Agreement. The President must submit a list of such persons every 90 days, triggering sanctions that block their U.S. assets and ban entry into the United States. The bill codifies existing sanctions from two executive orders and allows limited national security waivers (up to 180 days each, expiring after two years). It specifically targets actions like forming unauthorized government structures that disrupt Bosnia's central authority, violating court rulings, or engaging in government corruption.
This bill amends budget scoring rules to require the Congressional Budget Office to account for long-term savings from preventive health programs when evaluating legislation. It directs the CBO to assess if a bill reduces future government costs through evidence-based preventive health services (like screenings or vaccinations) and include those savings in budget projections. The change affects how Congress scores the fiscal impact of health-related bills, requiring them to consider savings over 20 years (not just the current budget cycle). It does not create new programs but changes the budget analysis process for preventive health measures.
HRES 1071 is a procedural resolution that sets rules for the House to debate two specific measures. It enables consideration of H.R. 6276, which would require the General Services Administrator and OMB Director to report on public building utilization rates, and H.Res. 1065, a resolution criticizing the Biden administration's immigration policies. The resolution establishes time limits, debate rules, and amendment procedures for both items. This is a scheduling tool, not a policy change itself.
The Laken Riley Act (HR 7511) would require federal authorities to detain non-citizens charged with or convicted of burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting offenses. It also creates new legal standing for state attorneys general to sue federal immigration officials in federal court if they believe immigration enforcement decisions (like releasing aliens or granting parole) cause financial harm exceeding $100 to the state or its residents. The bill amends immigration laws to expand detention requirements for certain property crimes and allows states to seek court orders to enforce immigration policies. It does not create new criminal penalties but modifies existing immigration enforcement procedures. The bill’s findings and political language about the Laken Riley case are not part of its policy provisions.
This resolution authorizes Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Senate's Office of the Secretary, to provide testimony in the criminal case *United States v. Kenyon* (Case No. 23-101), excluding matters protected by Senate privileges. It also directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Schwager and any current or former employee of the Secretary's office regarding this testimony. The resolution addresses a subpoena request from the prosecution in a District of Columbia court case, ensuring Senate oversight aligns with its constitutional privileges. No new policy changes are created; this is a procedural step to manage testimony for Senate-affiliated individuals.
This bill requires federal agencies that haven't met their annual goal for awarding contracts to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses to provide staff training on improving those contracts. Within 180 days of enactment, the Small Business Administration must issue guidance to these agencies on best practices for increasing such contracts. Agencies must also report annually to Congress listing those that missed the goal, the number of training sessions provided, and the training content. The law directly affects federal agencies failing to meet the existing contracting target, aiming to improve their performance through structured training and transparency.
SRES 553 is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring Jean A. Carnahan, who served as Missouri’s first female U.S. Senator from 2001 to 2002 after her husband’s passing. The resolution expresses the Senate’s sorrow over her death, recognizes her service as First Lady of Missouri and U.S. Senator, and her advocacy for families and veterans. It directs the Senate Secretary to share the resolution with the House and Carnahan’s family, with no substantive policy changes or affected parties. This is a standard commemorative measure with no legislative impact.
This resolution supports the designation of February 17-February 24, 2024, as National FFA Week. It also (1) recognizes the important role of the National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world; and (2) celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Give the Gift of Blue program, which has donated more than 17,000 FFA blue jackets to FFA members in need.
This resolution authorizes (1) Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, to provide relevant testimony in the case of People of the State of Michigan v. Berden, et al., except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Mr. Schwager and any current or former officer or employee of his office in connection with this case.
SRES 523 is a Senate resolution honoring the late Senator Herb Kohl of Wisconsin. The resolution expresses the Senate's sorrow at his death, directs the Secretary of the Senate to communicate it to the House of Representatives and send a copy to his family, and instructs the Senate to adjourn as a mark of respect. This procedural resolution does not create new laws or affect policy, but formally commemorates Kohl's service and legacy. It was introduced by a bipartisan group of Senators and passed unanimously on January 11, 2024.
