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Telecommunications Workforce Development: New Jobs and Safety

This act aims to increase the number of skilled workers in the telecommunications industry, including for building 5G and broadband infrastructure, especially in rural areas. A special working group will be established to identify obstacles and propose solutions, ensuring citizens have better access to modern communication technologies and safer services.
Key points
Establishment of an interagency working group to assess telecommunications workforce needs and propose solutions.
Identification of ways to leverage existing federal programs, including those for veterans, to train telecommunications workers.
Development of guidance for states on how to support telecommunications workforce development and ensure worker safety, e.g., for tower climbers.
Government Accountability Office (GAO) assessment of the demand for skilled workers to build broadband and 5G infrastructure.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_163
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Process start date: 2021-02-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_163.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of an interagency working group to assess telecommunications workforce needs and propose solutions.
  • Identification of ways to leverage existing federal programs, including those for veterans, to train telecommunications workers.
  • Development of guidance for states on how to support telecommunications workforce development and ensure worker safety, e.g., for tower climbers.
  • Government Accountability Office (GAO) assessment of the demand for skilled workers to build broadband and 5G infrastructure.
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 Sen. Thune, John [R-SD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-75.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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.

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