House Bill 1598
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Workforce Justice Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 3, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1598
Congress
117
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Workforce Justice Act of 2021
This bill creates a new condition of eligibility for funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program.
Specifically, to be eligible for grant funds under the JAG program, a state must prohibit private employers from
- requiring a job applicant to disclose a criminal record,
- asking about the criminal record of a job applicant prior to making a conditional offer, and
- conducting a criminal background check prior to making a conditional offer.
March 3, 2021
05/18/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
03/03/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
03/03/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:27 PM