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H.R. 1817 117th Congress House

Protecting Workers for a Clean Future Act

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Labor to establish a renewable energy transition grant program and to establish a National Employment Corps, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 11, 2021 Introduced by: Mark DeSaulnier Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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Protecting Workers for a Clean Future Act

This bill requires the Department of Labor to provide grants to local governments for developing a plan to transition workers from employment in fossil fuel industries to employment in sustainable industries (e.g., manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, and renewable energy). Grant funds may be used to develop a transition plan, support an existing or new apprenticeship program, or train individuals who are new to the workforce in sustainable industries.

The bill also establishes within Labor the National Employment Corps. The corps must provide grants to local and Tribal governments to provide direct employment projects for workers not successfully transitioned to employment in a sustainable industry.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 9651 Reintroduced Bill Protecting Workers for a Clean Future Act
  • HR 5896 Jobs for a Carbon Free Transportation System Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1817: Protecting Workers for a Clean Future Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1817/
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"H.R. 1817: Protecting Workers for a Clean Future Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1817/.
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H.R. 1817, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1817/.
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