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WORKER Act

Introduced: May 25, 2023 Introduced by: Hudson, Richard Republican · North Carolina See on congress.gov
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May 26, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
May 25, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 25, 2023
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Widening Opportunities to Recapture Key Energy Roles Act or the WORKER Act

This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE), when considering awards for existing grant programs, to prioritize education and training for energy and manufacturing-related jobs. Further, DOE must prioritize the education and training of underrepresented groups in such jobs.

In carrying out the bill, DOE must establish a clearinghouse to (1) maintain and update information and resources on training and workforce development programs for such jobs; and (2) provide technical assistance for states, schools, and other specified entities. DOE must also conduct outreach to minority-serving institutions of higher education and dislocated energy and manufacturing workers.

What's happening now May 26, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1