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Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act

Introduced: February 2, 2021 Introduced by: Thune, John Republican · South Dakota See on congress.gov
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Feb 15, 2022
By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-75.
Dec 16, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 194.
Dec 16, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Apr 28, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Feb 2, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S250-251)
Feb 2, 2021
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act

This bill establishes measures to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry.

Specifically, the bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish an interagency working group to develop recommendations for addressing these workforce needs.

In addition, the bill requires the Department of Labor to establish and issue guidance on how states can address the workforce needs and safety of the telecommunications industry. In particular, the guidance must address how a state workforce development board can (1) utilize federal resources available to meet telecommunications industry workforce needs; (2) promote and improve recruitment in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program; and (3) ensure the safety of tower climbers and other members of the telecommunications workforce.

The Government Accountability Office must submit to Congress a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas, and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

What's happening now February 15, 2022

By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-75.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 2 Republican 2