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To establish a technology-based job training and education program.

Introduced: April 18, 2018 Introduced by: Luján, Ben Ray Democratic · New Mexico See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Apr 18, 2018
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill directs the Department of Labor to establish a TechSMART Workforce Development Program, under which Labor shall provide to eligible entities (i.e., a workforce intermediary, a public organization, or certain tax-exempt charitable organizations that include an advisory board) grants for technology sector job training and education programs that provide industry-recognized credentials during the five-year grant period.

What's happening now April 18, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 3895 Related bill Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2017
  • HR 5567 Related bill DOE National Labs Jobs ACCESS Act
  • S 1904 Related bill Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2017
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DelBene, Suzan K.
Washington · Apr 18, 2018
Lujan Grisham, Michelle
· Apr 18, 2018
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