arrow_back Back to App

Boost for Job Training: House Supports Doubling Funding

This resolution supports significantly increasing money for programs that teach job skills and trades. The goal is to help Americans get training for new jobs, improve their skills for better pay, and find stable employment, especially as the economy changes and recovers from the pandemic.
Key points
Supports doubling federal money for job training and technical education programs.
Aims to help workers gain skills for higher wages and job security.
Recognizes current funding is not enough to meet the needs of the changing economy and unemployment.
Urges setting aside $10 billion over 10 years for these programs.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_613
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Process start date: 2021-08-31
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-04-17
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing support for approximately doubling funding for Federal career and technical education programs.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_613.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-08-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Supports doubling federal money for job training and technical education programs.
  • Aims to help workers gain skills for higher wages and job security.
  • Recognizes current funding is not enough to meet the needs of the changing economy and unemployment.
  • Urges setting aside $10 billion over 10 years for these programs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

CATEGORIES

Education Labor Economy