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Support for Manufacturing Firms in Training New Workers

This act establishes a pilot program to help small and medium-sized manufacturing companies train new workers. It allows retiring experienced employees to transfer their job-specific skills to new hires, ensuring business continuity and job retention. The program aims to strengthen local economies and employment stability.
Key points
Manufacturing firms can receive grants to train new employees using retiring workers for up to 90 days.
The program supports small and medium-sized businesses that already have a relationship with local manufacturing support centers.
Preferences for grants are given to firms employing veterans, from critical industry sectors, and those with a long-standing presence in the region.
Up to 25 grants are available, ranging from $50,000 to $500,000, requiring a matching contribution from non-federal sources.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2977
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Process start date: 2021-10-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Retain Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence (RIME) Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2977.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Manufacturing firms can receive grants to train new employees using retiring workers for up to 90 days.
  • The program supports small and medium-sized businesses that already have a relationship with local manufacturing support centers.
  • Preferences for grants are given to firms employing veterans, from critical industry sectors, and those with a long-standing presence in the region.
  • Up to 25 grants are available, ranging from $50,000 to $500,000, requiring a matching contribution from non-federal sources.
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. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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.

CATEGORIES

Labor Economy