Senate Bill 2334
116th Congress(2019-2020)
21st Century Energy Workforce Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 30, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2334
Congress
116
Policy Area
Labor and Employment
Labor and Employment
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting hiring and composition of the workforce, wages and benefits, labor-management relations; occupational safety, personnel management, unemployment compensation. Measures concerning public-sector employment may fall under Government Operations and Politics policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
21st Century Energy Workforce Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board to develop a strategy for the support and development of a skilled energy workforce.
Based on the board's recommendations, DOE shall establish a clearinghouse to:
- maintain and update information and resources on training and workforce development programs for energy- and manufacturing-related jobs; and
- act as a resource and provide guidance for secondary schools, institutions of higher education (including community colleges and minority-serving institutions), and workforce development, labor management, and industry organizations that would like to develop and implement energy- and manufacturing-related training programs.
DOE shall also establish a pilot program to award grants to eligible entities for job training programs that lead to an industry-recognized credential.
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10/24/2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 271.
10/24/2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-150.
09/25/2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
07/30/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
07/30/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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