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WORC Act

USA117th CongressHR-6756| House 
| Updated: 2/18/2022
Carolyn Bourdeaux

Carolyn Bourdeaux

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (4)
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Jay Obernolte (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Workforce Opportunity for Returning Citizens Act or the WORC Act This bill requires the Department of Labor to award grants to local workforce development boards, colleges, area career and technical education schools, or other entities to develop or expand education or workforce training programs that (1) lead to employment opportunities for incarcerated and previously incarcerated (i.e., incarcerated at any time during the preceding 36-month period) individuals; and (2) reduce recidivism.
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Timeline
Feb 18, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • February 18, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Labor and Employment

WORC Act

USA117th CongressHR-6756| House 
| Updated: 2/18/2022
Workforce Opportunity for Returning Citizens Act or the WORC Act This bill requires the Department of Labor to award grants to local workforce development boards, colleges, area career and technical education schools, or other entities to develop or expand education or workforce training programs that (1) lead to employment opportunities for incarcerated and previously incarcerated (i.e., incarcerated at any time during the preceding 36-month period) individuals; and (2) reduce recidivism.
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Timeline
Feb 18, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • February 18, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Carolyn Bourdeaux

Carolyn Bourdeaux

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (4)
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Jay Obernolte (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Labor and Employment

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