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HR 2828 112th Congress House

Local Jobs for America Act

Official title: To provide funds to States, units of general local government, and community-based organizations to save and create local jobs through the retention, restorati… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To provide funds to States, units of general local government, and community-based organizations to save and create local jobs through the retention, restoration, or expansion of services needed by local communities, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 29, 2011 See on congress.gov
Labor and Employment Administrative remediesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary education
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Employment and training programsFiresGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesHigher educationIndian social and development programsIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMinority educationPreschool educationState and local financeState and local government operationsTeaching, teachers, curriculaUnemploymentVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
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It never became law before the 112th Congress (2011–2012) 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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Became law
Nov 18, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Aug 26, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Aug 26, 2011
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 18, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Local Jobs for America Act - Directs the Secretary of Labor, acting through the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) of the Department of Labor, to provide for the allotment of funds to states, local government units, and community-based organizations to save and create local jobs through the retention, restoration, or expansion of services needed by local communities. Makes appropriations for this program.

Prohibits the hiring of an individual for a position funded under this Act if: (1) it results in the layoff or partial displacement of an existing employee of a unit or organization, or (2) such individual will perform the same or substantially similar work that was performed by the previous employee of the unit or organization.

Makes appropriations to: (1) the Department of Education for an Education Jobs Fund, (2) the Department of Justice for community oriented policing services, (3) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for firefighter assistance grants, and (4) the Department of Labor for ETA for on-the-job training and employment services.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
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BRADY, ROBERT
· Oct 9, 2012
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Garamendi, John
California · Nov 29, 2011
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2828: Local Jobs for America Act. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2828/
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"H.R. 2828: Local Jobs for America Act." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2828/.
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H.R. 2828, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2828/.
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