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Support for Energy Workers in Clean Energy Transition

This act aims to provide financial and health support to individuals who lost jobs in coal mines or fossil-fuel plants due to the energy transition. It establishes a dedicated office to administer benefits, assist with health insurance and retirement savings, and offer educational support.
Key points
Establishment of an Office of American Energy Workers within the Department of the Treasury to manage the support program.
Provision of wage replacement benefits for up to 5 years, adjusted for other income and inflation.
Health insurance premium assistance for up to 5 years, covering a portion of premiums or providing funds for coverage.
Support for retirement savings contributions, treated as employer contributions.
Access to educational assistance for workers and their children, similar to veteran benefits, at in-state public institutions.
Priority for hiring qualified individuals by employers receiving clean energy grants.
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Additional Information
American Energy Worker Opportunity Act of 2021
Print number: S 2966
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Process start date: 2021-10-07