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21st Century Energy Workforce Act

USA116th CongressHR-398| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2019
Donald Norcross

Donald Norcross

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
David B. McKinley (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
21st Century Energy Workforce Act This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a National Center of Excellence for the 21st Century Workforce Advisory Board to (1) support and develop training and science education programs, (2) align apprenticeship programs and industry certifications to further develop succession planning in the energy sector, (3) integrate educational standards to develop foundational skills for elementary and secondary education and postsecondary education to create a pipeline between education and career, and (4) support the replication of existing model energy curricula. DOE shall also establish a pilot program to award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities for job training to obtain an industry-recognized credential. Grant amounts are limited to $1 million for any one year. The federal share of the cost of a job training and education program using a grant shall be up to 65%, while the non-federal share may not be less than 50% cash.
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Timeline
Jan 9, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Oct 24, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2334
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-150.
  • January 9, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.


  • October 24, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2334
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-150.

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21st Century Energy Workforce Act

USA116th CongressHR-398| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2019
21st Century Energy Workforce Act This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a National Center of Excellence for the 21st Century Workforce Advisory Board to (1) support and develop training and science education programs, (2) align apprenticeship programs and industry certifications to further develop succession planning in the energy sector, (3) integrate educational standards to develop foundational skills for elementary and secondary education and postsecondary education to create a pipeline between education and career, and (4) support the replication of existing model energy curricula. DOE shall also establish a pilot program to award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities for job training to obtain an industry-recognized credential. Grant amounts are limited to $1 million for any one year. The federal share of the cost of a job training and education program using a grant shall be up to 65%, while the non-federal share may not be less than 50% cash.
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Timeline
Jan 9, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Oct 24, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2334
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-150.
  • January 9, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.


  • October 24, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2334
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-150.
Donald Norcross

Donald Norcross

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
David B. McKinley (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Labor and Employment

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAlternative and renewable resourcesEducation programs fundingEmployment and training programsHigher educationOil and gasScience and engineering educationTeaching, teachers, curriculaVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVocational and technical education