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DEMO Act

USA117th CongressHR-4223| House 
| Updated: 6/29/2021
Danny K. Davis

Danny K. Davis

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Ways and Means Committee, Work and Welfare Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Demonstrating that Empowerment Makes Opportunities Act or the DEMO Act This bill establishes and provides FY2022 funding for demonstration projects that provide education and training for health care occupations to low-income individuals with criminal records. The Department of Health and Human Services must consult with the Department of Labor and the Department of Justice on these projects. Entities eligible to administer these projects include state, tribal, territorial, and local governments; institutions of higher education; specified health care providers; and other organizations with a demonstrated history of providing health professional training. As part of the projects, entities must provide legal assistance to project participants to address their criminal records and associated employment barriers.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3336
DEMO Act
Jun 29, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Jun 29, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3336
    DEMO Act


  • June 29, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 29, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.


  • June 29, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Health

DEMO Act

USA117th CongressHR-4223| House 
| Updated: 6/29/2021
Demonstrating that Empowerment Makes Opportunities Act or the DEMO Act This bill establishes and provides FY2022 funding for demonstration projects that provide education and training for health care occupations to low-income individuals with criminal records. The Department of Health and Human Services must consult with the Department of Labor and the Department of Justice on these projects. Entities eligible to administer these projects include state, tribal, territorial, and local governments; institutions of higher education; specified health care providers; and other organizations with a demonstrated history of providing health professional training. As part of the projects, entities must provide legal assistance to project participants to address their criminal records and associated employment barriers.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3336
DEMO Act
Jun 29, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Jun 29, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3336
    DEMO Act


  • June 29, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 29, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.


  • June 29, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Danny K. Davis

Danny K. Davis

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Ways and Means Committee, Work and Welfare Subcommittee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted