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HR 1261 108th Congress House

Workforce Investment Act Amendments of 2003

Official title: To enhance the workforce investment system of the Nation by strengthening one-stop career centers, providing for more effective governance arrangements, promot… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To enhance the workforce investment system of the Nation by strengthening one-stop career centers, providing for more effective governance arrangements, promoting access to a more comprehensive array of employment, training, and related services, establishing a targeted approach to serving youth, and improving performance accountability, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 10, 2003 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 49 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 3, 2004
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.
Jun 3, 2004
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 3, 2004
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Boehner, Petri, McKeon, Castle, Isakson, Porter, Kildee, Hinojosa, Tierney, and McCollum.
Jun 3, 2004
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H3741)
Jun 3, 2004
Mr. Boehner asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference.
Nov 17, 2003
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 14, 2003
Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1627 with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 14, 2003
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1627 with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 14, 2003
Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S.1627 amended.
Nov 14, 2003
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S14919)
Nov 14, 2003
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
May 9, 2003
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 8, 2003
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1261.
May 8, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 8, 2003
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 220 - 204 (Roll no. 175).
May 8, 2003
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 223 (Roll no. 174).
May 8, 2003
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
May 8, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the George Miller (CA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require that the bill be reported back to the House promptly with an amendment that will achieve the policy of providing direct spending for 26 weeks of income support for unemployed individuals who have exhausted regular unemployment benefits and an additional 13 weeks of income support for individuals who have exhausted their Federal extended unemployment benefits, through the Workforce Investment Act in a manner equivalent to the receipt of Federal extended unemployment insurance.
May 8, 2003
Mr. Miller, George moved to recommit with instructions to Education and Labor. (consideration: CR H3817-3819; text: CR H3817)
May 8, 2003
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
May 8, 2003
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 8, 2003
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1261.
May 8, 2003
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of an amendment which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
May 8, 2003
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 221, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kaptur amendment.
May 8, 2003
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 221, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Millender-McDonald amendment.
May 8, 2003
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 221, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kildee amendment.
May 8, 2003
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 221, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lewis (GA) amendment.
May 8, 2003
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 221, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kline amendment.
May 8, 2003
POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Vitter amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Vitter demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
May 8, 2003
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 221, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Vitter amendment.
May 8, 2003
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 221, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Allen amendment.
May 8, 2003
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 221, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKeon amendment.
May 8, 2003
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1261.
May 8, 2003
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ray LaHood to act as Chairman of the Committee.
May 8, 2003
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 221 and Rule XXIII.
May 8, 2003
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1261 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill (H. Rept. 108-82) shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment and shall be considered as read. Makes in order only those amendments printed in H.Rept. 108-92 and provides that the amendments may be considered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, debatable for the time specified, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for a division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. The rule waives all points of...
May 8, 2003
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 221. (consideration: CR H3766, H3767-3776, H3777-3809, H3819-3820)
May 8, 2003
Rule H. Res. 221 passed House.
May 7, 2003
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 221 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1261 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill (H. Rept. 108-82) shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment and shall be considered as read. Makes in order only those amendments printed in H.Rept. 108-92 and provides that the amendments may be considered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, debatable for the time specified, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for a division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. The rule waives all points of...
May 1, 2003
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 46.
May 1, 2003
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 108-82. (text of measure as reported in House: CR H3789-3806)
May 1, 2003
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 108-82.(text of measure as reported in House: CR H3789-3806)
Mar 27, 2003
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 21.
Mar 27, 2003
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 20, 2003
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 12.
Mar 20, 2003
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 17, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Mar 13, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Mar 13, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E475-476)
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 8, 2003 House · vote #175 On Passage Passed 220–204 See who voted →
May 8, 2003 House · vote #174 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Failed 202–223 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 8

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

8 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 124 Kaptur, Marcy An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 108-92 to require the Department of Labor to establish a coor… Agreed to May 8, 2003
HAMDT 123 – An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 108-92 to clarify the definition of eligible populations for … Agreed to May 8, 2003
HAMDT 122 – An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 108-92 to increase the amounts that are required according to… Agreed to May 8, 2003
HAMDT 121 – An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 108-92 to extend the eligibility criteria age for those to be… Agreed to May 8, 2003
HAMDT 120 – An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 108-92 to clarify the methodology for determining the contrib… Agreed to May 8, 2003
HAMDT 119 – An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 108-92 to insert language from Section 118 (relating to the L… Agreed to May 8, 2003
HAMDT 118 – An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 108-92 to eliminate the inclusion of an adult education repre… Agreed to May 8, 2003
HAMDT 117 – An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 108-92 to make numerous technical and clarifying changes. Agreed to May 8, 2003
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 Latest action June 3, 2004

Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Workforce Reinvestment and Adult Education Act of 2003 - Revises and reauthorizes appropriations for: (1) Workforce Investment Systems for job training and employment services under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA); (2) Adult Basic Skills Education, including adult education and family literacy programs; and (3) vocational rehabilitation services under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Amends WIA to revise Workforce Investment Systems requirements for State and local planning, allocation, work force investment board membership, and performance accountability. Requires State certification of one-stop centers for allocation of infrastructure funds. Consolidates, under a formula grant for a comprehensive program for adult activities, funding for adult job training, dislocated worker retraining, the employment service system, and reemployment grants. Requires youth training programs to spend a greater portion of their funds on out-of-school youth. Reauthorizes various national job training programs, including the Job Corps and programs for Native Americans, migrant and seasonal farmworkers, and veterans. Replaces the Youth Opportunity Grants program with a Youth Challenge Grants program for in-school and out-of-school youth.

Directs the Secretary of Labor to allot grants to States to allocate funds to local areas to establish personal reemployment accounts for individuals likely to exhaust their unemployment compensation.

Exempts religious organizations, with respect to their employment of individuals of a particular religion, from WIA nondiscrimination requirements.

Adult Basic Skills Education Act - Revises, reauthorizes, and renames WIA title II as Adult Basic Skills Education (currently the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act). Requires focus on, and State demonstration of progress in, basic skills, such as English language acquisition, reading, writing, and mathematics. Directs the Secretary of Education to carry out a program of national leadership activities.

Repeals Wagner-Peyser Act provisions relating to the U.S. Employment Service.

Amends the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to revise and reauthorize vocational rehabilitation programs. Places the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) in the Department of Education (currently Office of the Secretary), with an RSA Director (currently Commissioner) appointed by the Secretary of Education (currently President). Revises transitional services for special education students moving from school to post-school activities, and coordination of such services with those under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 1627 Procedurally related Workforce Investment Act Amendments of 2003
  • HRES 221 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1261) to enhance the workforce investment system of the Nation by strengt…
 Bill text 5 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Republican 1
BEREUTER, DOUGLAS
· May 1, 2003
Isakson, Johnny
· Apr 11, 2003
BALLENGER, CASS
· Apr 10, 2003
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Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Apr 10, 2003
BOEHNER, JOHN
· Mar 13, 2003
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