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Increased Labor Representation on Workforce Development Boards

This new act increases the representation of labor organizations on state and local workforce development boards from 20% to 30%. This aims to ensure that workers' voices are more strongly heard in decisions regarding training and employment. The act also clarifies the definition of "labor organization," including a broader range of groups representing workers.
Key points
Increased Union Influence: More labor representatives will sit on boards making decisions about training programs and job opportunities.
Broader Definition of Labor Organization: The act clarifies that "labor organization" includes union federations and organizations representing public sector and agricultural workers.
Potential Impact on Training and Employment: Greater labor involvement may influence the design of vocational development programs and access to jobs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7390
Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Process start date: 2022-04-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7390.

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 2022-04-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased Union Influence: More labor representatives will sit on boards making decisions about training programs and job opportunities.
  • Broader Definition of Labor Organization: The act clarifies that "labor organization" includes union federations and organizations representing public sector and agricultural workers.
  • Potential Impact on Training and Employment: Greater labor involvement may influence the design of vocational development programs and access to jobs.
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. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11].

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 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Labor