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Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act

USA117th CongressHR-1032| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2021
Tim Walberg

Tim Walberg

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (3)
Debbie Lesko (Republican)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Greg Pence (Republican)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act This bill establishes measures to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. Specifically, the bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish an interagency working group to develop recommendations for addressing these workforce needs. The FCC must also establish and issue guidance on how states can meet the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including guidance on how a state workforce development board can (1) utilize federal resources available to meet telecommunications industry workforce needs; and (2) promote and improve recruitment in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program. 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 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.
Feb 12, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Feb 15, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-163
By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-75.
  • February 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.


  • February 12, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • February 15, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-163
    By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-75.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
  • S 117-163: Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act
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

USA117th CongressHR-1032| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2021
Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act This bill establishes measures to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. Specifically, the bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish an interagency working group to develop recommendations for addressing these workforce needs. The FCC must also establish and issue guidance on how states can meet the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including guidance on how a state workforce development board can (1) utilize federal resources available to meet telecommunications industry workforce needs; and (2) promote and improve recruitment in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program. 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 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.
Feb 12, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Feb 15, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-163
By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-75.
  • February 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.


  • February 12, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • February 15, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-163
    By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-75.
Tim Walberg

Tim Walberg

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (3)
Debbie Lesko (Republican)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Greg Pence (Republican)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
  • S 117-163: Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act
  • 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