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Regional Skills Training Alliances Act of 1998

Introduced: February 25, 1998 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 16, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
Feb 25, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Feb 25, 1998
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H507)
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Regional Skills Training Alliances Act of 1998 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to improve the job skills necessary for employment in specific industries. Requires the Secretary to do so acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Makes eligible for such grants regional consortia that: (1) must have representatives from not less than ten businesses (or a nonprofit organization that represents at least ten businesses); and (2) may have representatives from labor organizations, State and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations that represent businesses.

Gives priority for such grants to eligible entities that consist of a majority of representatives from small businesses.

Sets requirements relating to maximum amount of grants, applications, use of program funds, and matching funds.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now March 16, 1998

Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1