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HR 8195 117th Congress House

COTA Act

Official title: To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to raise public awareness for skilled trade programs, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 19, 2022 Introduced by: Thompson, Glenn Republican · Pennsylvania See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
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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Jun 23, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jun 23, 2022
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 23, 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Creating Opportunities to Thrive and Advance Act or the COTA Act

This bill authorizes state workforce development agencies to provide guidance and raise public awareness about career options in high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations in current or emerging professions.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8195: COTA Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8195/
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"H.R. 8195: COTA Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8195/.
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H.R. 8195, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8195/.
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