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S 2977 117th Congress Senate Commerce

Retain Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence (RIME) Act of 2021

Introduced: October 7, 2021 Introduced by: Whitehouse, Sheldon Democratic · Rhode Island 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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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Retain Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence (RIME) Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of Commerce to establish a pilot grant program to help eligible manufacturers retain retiring employees for up to 90 days for the purpose of transferring job-specific skills and training to other employees.

What's happening now October 7, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2977: Retain Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence (RIME) Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2977/
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"S. 2977: Retain Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence (RIME) Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2977/.
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S. 2977, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2977/.
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