VoterlyH.R. 6655: A Stronger Workforce for America Act
118th Congress · Sponsored from North Carolina · In committee
What this bill does
A Stronger Workforce for America ActThis bill reauthorizes through FY2030 and modifies various programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2030 the Job Corps program for low-income youth ages 16 to 24, as well as grant programs for states to provide employment and training services for youth, adults, and dislocated workers through a One-Stop delivery system. It also requires state plans for the grant programs to (1) describe how the state will use real-time labor market information to assess economic conditions and workforce trends, and (2) include an analysis of any gaps in service for applicable youth.Additionally, the bill reauthorizes through FY2030 the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) programs, which provide educational services at or below the secondary level and English language training for out-of-school adults. It also specifies that the primary performance indicator for these programs includes the percentage of program participants who exit the program during the program year and complete an integrated education and training program.Finally, the bill integrates within the One-Stop delivery system career services that are funded under the Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service (ES) program (a nationwide system of public employment offices).For more information on this bill, see CRS Report R47905, A Stronger Workforce for America Act (H.R. 6655): In Brief.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2023-12-07
- Policy area Labor and Employment
- Cosponsors 29
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] introduced H.R. 6655. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 6655 do?
A Stronger Workforce for America ActThis bill reauthorizes through FY2030 and modifies various programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2030 the Job Corps program for low-income youth ages 16 to 24, as well a…
Who sponsored H.R. 6655?
Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] (R) of North Carolina is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 6655?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 6655 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.