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Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1212| Senate 
| Updated: 4/19/2021
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (3)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2021 This bill (1) directs the Department of Labor, beginning after the earlier of submission of the Government Accountability Office's study on automation or October 1, 2022, to award grants to eligible partnerships to support demonstration and pilot projects relating to the training needs of workers who are, or are likely to become, dislocated workers as a result of automation; (2) expands training programs for such workers, including activities that prepare the individuals for occupations in the technology sector; (3) authorizes the award of national dislocated worker grants to provide employment and training assistance to workers affected by advances in automation technology; and (4) expands funding for national dislocated worker grants.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2659
Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2019
Apr 19, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2645
Introduced in House
Apr 19, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 19, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2037-2038)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2659
    Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2019


  • April 19, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2645
    Introduced in House


  • April 19, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 19, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2037-2038)

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2645: Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2021
Advanced technology and technological innovationsChild care and developmentComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployee hiringEmployee leaveEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesLabor marketManufacturingPublic-private cooperationUnemploymentWages and earnings

Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1212| Senate 
| Updated: 4/19/2021
Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2021 This bill (1) directs the Department of Labor, beginning after the earlier of submission of the Government Accountability Office's study on automation or October 1, 2022, to award grants to eligible partnerships to support demonstration and pilot projects relating to the training needs of workers who are, or are likely to become, dislocated workers as a result of automation; (2) expands training programs for such workers, including activities that prepare the individuals for occupations in the technology sector; (3) authorizes the award of national dislocated worker grants to provide employment and training assistance to workers affected by advances in automation technology; and (4) expands funding for national dislocated worker grants.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2659
Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2019
Apr 19, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2645
Introduced in House
Apr 19, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 19, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2037-2038)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2659
    Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2019


  • April 19, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2645
    Introduced in House


  • April 19, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 19, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2037-2038)
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (3)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2645: Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsChild care and developmentComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployee hiringEmployee leaveEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesLabor marketManufacturingPublic-private cooperationUnemploymentWages and earnings