Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Widening Opportunities to Recapture Key Energy Roles Act or the WORKER Act This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE), when considering awards for existing grant programs, to prioritize education and training for energy and manufacturing-related jobs. Further, DOE must prioritize the education and training of underrepresented groups in such jobs. In carrying out the bill, DOE must establish a clearinghouse to (1) maintain and update information and resources on training and workforce development programs for such jobs; and (2) provide technical assistance for states, schools, and other specified entities. DOE must also conduct outreach to minority-serving institutions of higher education and dislocated energy and manufacturing workers.
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Energy
Alternative and renewable resourcesCoalCongressional oversightElectric power generation and transmissionEmployment and training programsEnergy efficiency and conservationHigher educationIntergovernmental relationsManufacturingMiningMinority educationMinority employmentNuclear powerOil and gasPerformance measurementPipelinesPublic-private cooperationUnemploymentVocational and technical educationWomen's employment
WORKER Act
USA118th CongressHR-3699| House
| Updated: 5/26/2023
Widening Opportunities to Recapture Key Energy Roles Act or the WORKER Act This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE), when considering awards for existing grant programs, to prioritize education and training for energy and manufacturing-related jobs. Further, DOE must prioritize the education and training of underrepresented groups in such jobs. In carrying out the bill, DOE must establish a clearinghouse to (1) maintain and update information and resources on training and workforce development programs for such jobs; and (2) provide technical assistance for states, schools, and other specified entities. DOE must also conduct outreach to minority-serving institutions of higher education and dislocated energy and manufacturing workers.
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee
Energy
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesCoalCongressional oversightElectric power generation and transmissionEmployment and training programsEnergy efficiency and conservationHigher educationIntergovernmental relationsManufacturingMiningMinority educationMinority employmentNuclear powerOil and gasPerformance measurementPipelinesPublic-private cooperationUnemploymentVocational and technical educationWomen's employment