S 1212 United States Senate · 117th Congress

Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2021

Summary

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.

Issues: ✓ Labor & Employment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Apr 2021

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Introduced Apr 19, 2021 Last action Apr 19, 2021

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Apr 19, 2021

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2037-2038)

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Apr 19, 2021

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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors