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HR 2489 107th Congress House

Homemaker Employment Assistance and Lifeskills Act

Official title: To provide effective training and education programs for displaced homemakers, single parents, and individuals entering nontraditional employment.

Introduced: July 12, 2001 See on congress.gov
Labor and Employment CounselingDay careDisplaced homemakersEconomics and Public Finance
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Evaluation research (Social action programs)FamiliesFederal aid to vocational educationGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment publicityInformation technologyScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareTechnical educationTransportation and Public WorksTravel costsUnmarried fathersUnmarried mothersVocational guidanceWomen
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This bill died when the 107th Congress ended
It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Passed House
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Became law
Nov 2, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Jul 12, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Jul 12, 2001
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 2, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Homemaker Employment Assistance and Lifeskills Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make formula matching grants to States with approved plans for programs of vocational education, training, employment counseling, and related services for single parents, displaced homemakers, and individuals entering nontraditional employment. Requires States to assign at least one individual from the State vocational education agency to administer such programs and make competitive subgrants to eligible entities.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Independent 1
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Jul 12, 2001
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Waters, Maxine
California · Jul 12, 2001
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2489: Homemaker Employment Assistance and Lifeskills Act. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-2489/
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