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American Workforce Recovery Act

USA117th CongressHR-2112| House 
| Updated: 3/19/2021
Elise M. Stefanik

Elise M. Stefanik

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Jason Crow (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
American Workforce Recovery Act This bill directs the Department of Labor to provide funding to states and local areas to expand their employment training programs for employed and unemployed individuals, displaced workers, and to meet particular employment needs of employers. Specifically, the bill gives states funding to broaden training options such as remote or virtual for employees and employers by eligible providers of training services. The bill also grants funds to local areas to establish a Pandemic Reskilling Fund for dislocated workers participating in specified training services and career services for adults and dislocated workers. Local areas may also establish individual training accounts to support on-the-job training and supportive services. These individual training accounts must pay for training provided by eligible entities. Any remaining funds in an individual's account may be paid in cash to the individual if such individual obtains full-time, unsubsidized employment within six weeks after completion of the training and has been so employed for six weeks. An individual who fails to meet these requirements must return such funds to the local government for redistribution. The Government Accountability Office must evaluate and report to Congress on (1) the flexibility provided through the individual training accounts; and (2) the overall effectiveness of the funds provided under this bill to promote the skill acquisition, employment, and retention of the individuals who were assisted with such funds, including individuals with barriers to employment.
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Timeline
Mar 19, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • March 19, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 19, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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American Workforce Recovery Act

USA117th CongressHR-2112| House 
| Updated: 3/19/2021
American Workforce Recovery Act This bill directs the Department of Labor to provide funding to states and local areas to expand their employment training programs for employed and unemployed individuals, displaced workers, and to meet particular employment needs of employers. Specifically, the bill gives states funding to broaden training options such as remote or virtual for employees and employers by eligible providers of training services. The bill also grants funds to local areas to establish a Pandemic Reskilling Fund for dislocated workers participating in specified training services and career services for adults and dislocated workers. Local areas may also establish individual training accounts to support on-the-job training and supportive services. These individual training accounts must pay for training provided by eligible entities. Any remaining funds in an individual's account may be paid in cash to the individual if such individual obtains full-time, unsubsidized employment within six weeks after completion of the training and has been so employed for six weeks. An individual who fails to meet these requirements must return such funds to the local government for redistribution. The Government Accountability Office must evaluate and report to Congress on (1) the flexibility provided through the individual training accounts; and (2) the overall effectiveness of the funds provided under this bill to promote the skill acquisition, employment, and retention of the individuals who were assisted with such funds, including individuals with barriers to employment.
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Timeline
Mar 19, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • March 19, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 19, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Elise M. Stefanik

Elise M. Stefanik

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Jason Crow (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Labor and Employment

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInfectious and parasitic diseasesLabor marketPerformance measurementUnemploymentWages and earnings