Expedited Performance Indicator Act (S. 4519)

Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

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

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The Frame

What this does

This bill forces the Department of Labor to finalize and enforce statistical performance standards for workforce programs, which could lead to stricter federal oversight, reporting requirements, and potential for state-level workforce agencies.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

State workforce boards

They must participate in monthly meetings with the Secretary of Labor and comply with new performance accountability measures and reporting requirements.

Secretary of Labor

The Secretary is mandated to finalize statistical models, implement performance measures, and provide ongoing technical assistance to states.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill requires the U.S. Secretary of Labor to fully implement performance tracking and accountability measures for specific workforce development programs within six months of the bill becoming law. It removes the ability for the Department of Labor to use transition periods to delay these requirements and mandates ongoing technical support for state workforce boards.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are 'covered programs'?

These are specific workforce investment programs defined in subclauses (I) through (III) of section 116(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

Can the Department of Labor delay these new rules?

No. The bill explicitly states that existing cannot be used to delay or reduce the scope of the required implementation.

What happens if a state fails to meet performance measures?

The bill requires the Secretary of Labor to apply the reporting, evaluation, and sanction requirements already established under section 116 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

Why It Matters

This bill forces the Department of Labor to finalize and enforce statistical performance standards for workforce programs, which could lead to stricter federal oversight, reporting requirements, and potential for state-level workforce agencies.

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Removal of Transition Flexibility

The bill explicitly overrides existing transition provisions in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, signaling a legislative intent to end the 'phase-in' period for performance metrics.

Department of Labor Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

Connected Entities

organizationHouse of Representatives“The legislative body where the bill will be considered”Map →

organizationCommittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions“The committee responsible for reviewing the bill”Map →

bill_numberWorkforce Innovation and Opportunity Act“The law this bill amends”Map →

organizationSenate“The legislative body introducing the bill”Map →

personSecretary of Labor“The official responsible for implementing the bill's provisions”Map →

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