Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act

January 20, 2025

labor workforce development employment unions

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.Jan 20, 2025

Lead sponsor

Mikie Sherrill

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

The bill would change the composition of workforce development boards, potentially altering which organizations have a formal role in overseeing local job training and employment programs.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Labor organizations

The bill proposes changes to their representation within the federal workforce development system.

Workforce development boards

These boards would be subject to new requirements regarding their membership composition.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes changes to how labor representatives are included in the federal workforce development system. It has been introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently under review by the Committee on Education and Workforce.

Why It Matters

The bill would change the composition of workforce development boards, potentially altering which organizations have a formal role in overseeing local job training and employment programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current status of this bill?

The bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

What does this bill aim to do?

The bill aims to expand the role of labor representatives within the federal .

Key Facts

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