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H.R. 6655 118th Congress House

A Stronger Workforce for America Act

Official title: To amend and reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

Introduced: December 7, 2023 Introduced by: Virginia Foxx Republican · North Carolina See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 10, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Apr 9, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 9, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 26 (Roll no. 105). (text: CR H2191-2222)
Apr 9, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2232-2233)
Apr 9, 2024
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 9, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6655.
Apr 9, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2191-2229)
Apr 9, 2024
Ms. Foxx moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 5, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-444, Part I.
Apr 5, 2024
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Apr 5, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 368.
Dec 12, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 1.
Dec 12, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 7, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Dec 7, 2023
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 9, 2024 House · vote #105 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 378–26 See who voted →
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 Latest action April 10, 2024

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

A Stronger Workforce for America Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 and modifies various programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2030 the Job Corps program for low-income youth ages 16 to 24, as well as grant programs for states to provide employment and training services for youth, adults, and dislocated workers through a One-Stop delivery system. It also requires state plans for the grant programs to (1) describe how the state will use real-time labor market information to assess economic conditions and workforce trends, and (2) include an analysis of any gaps in service for applicable youth.

Additionally, the bill reauthorizes through FY2030 the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) programs, which provide educational services at or below the secondary level and English language training for out-of-school adults. It also specifies that the primary performance indicator for these programs includes the percentage of program participants who exit the program during the program year and complete an integrated education and training program.

Finally, the bill integrates within the One-Stop delivery system career services that are funded under the Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service (ES) program (a nationwide system of public employment offices).

For more information on this bill, see CRS Report R47905, A Stronger Workforce for America Act (H.R. 6655): In Brief.

 Related & companion bills 7
  • HR 6274 One Door to Work Act
  • S 3825 One Door to Work Act
  • HR 5649 Building Youth Workforce Skills Act
  • HR 8947 To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to direct the Secretary of Labor to award grants to community col…
  • S 4567 Workforce Reentry Act
  • S 4580 Pathways to Prosperity Act
  • S 4501 WIOA Performance Accountability Improvement Act
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Lobbying activity 52

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 Cosponsors 29
All 29 Democratic 11 Republican 14
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Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Mar 26, 2024
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Hayes, Jahana
Connecticut · Mar 26, 2024
Manning, Kathy
· Mar 26, 2024
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Mrvan, Frank J.
Indiana · Mar 26, 2024
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Takano, Mark
California · Mar 26, 2024
Wild, Susan
· Mar 26, 2024
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Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Mar 26, 2024
 R
Edwards, Chuck
North Carolina · Mar 22, 2024
 R
Lawler, Michael
New York · Mar 22, 2024
 R
Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Mar 22, 2024
 R
Bice, Stephanie I.
Oklahoma · Dec 22, 2023
 D
Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Dec 22, 2023
 D
Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Dec 22, 2023
 D
DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Dec 22, 2023
 R
Houchin, Erin
Indiana · Dec 22, 2023
 R
Joyce, John
Pennsylvania · Dec 22, 2023
LaTurner, Jake
· Dec 22, 2023
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McBath, Lucy
Georgia · Dec 22, 2023
 R
Moran, Nathaniel
Texas · Dec 22, 2023
 D
Norcross, Donald
New Jersey · Dec 22, 2023
Sablan, Gregorio
· Dec 22, 2023
 R
Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Dec 22, 2023
 R
Zinke, Ryan K.
Montana · Dec 22, 2023
 R
Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Dec 12, 2023
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McClain, Lisa C.
Michigan · Dec 12, 2023
 R
Owens, Burgess
Utah · Dec 12, 2023
 R
Smucker, Lloyd
Pennsylvania · Dec 12, 2023
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Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Dec 12, 2023
 D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Dec 7, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6655: A Stronger Workforce for America Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-6655/
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