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Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act

USA116th CongressS-3355| Senate 
| Updated: 2/27/2020
John Thune

John Thune

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Cosponsors (4)
Jerry Moran (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act This bill directs the Department of Labor to convene an interagency working group to develop recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. Labor shall establish and issue guidance on how states can address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including guidance on how a state workforce development board can (1) utilize federal resources available to states to meet the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry; and (2) promote and improve recruitment in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program and other industry-recognized apprenticeship programs. The Government Accountability Office must submit to Congress a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas; and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.
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Timeline
Feb 27, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1222-1223)
  • February 27, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1222-1223)

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Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Higher educationIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMilitary personnel and dependentsRural conditions and developmentState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communicationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act

USA116th CongressS-3355| Senate 
| Updated: 2/27/2020
Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act This bill directs the Department of Labor to convene an interagency working group to develop recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. Labor shall establish and issue guidance on how states can address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including guidance on how a state workforce development board can (1) utilize federal resources available to states to meet the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry; and (2) promote and improve recruitment in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program and other industry-recognized apprenticeship programs. The Government Accountability Office must submit to Congress a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas; and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.
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Timeline
Feb 27, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1222-1223)
  • February 27, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1222-1223)
John Thune

John Thune

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Cosponsors (4)
Jerry Moran (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Higher educationIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMilitary personnel and dependentsRural conditions and developmentState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communicationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation