arrow_back Back to App

Workforce Development Program: College Alternative and New Taxes

This act establishes a new workforce development program as an alternative to traditional college education, offering paid apprenticeships and training. It aims to help individuals without a bachelor's degree acquire specialized skills and secure well-paying jobs. Additionally, the act imposes a new tax on large private universities, which could impact their financial operations.
Key points
Establishes a program of paid vocational training and apprenticeships for individuals without a bachelor's degree, supported by employer subsidies.
Imposes a 1% excise tax on large private college and university endowments (over $2.5 billion), excluding religious institutions.
Provides protections for trainees against discrimination and retaliation for filing complaints within the program.
Sets minimum wage requirements for trainees and mandates that target positions offer at least 80% of the median household income in the relevant county.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4810
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2022-09-08
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

American Workforce Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4810.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a program of paid vocational training and apprenticeships for individuals without a bachelor's degree, supported by employer subsidies.
  • Imposes a 1% excise tax on large private college and university endowments (over $2.5 billion), excluding religious institutions.
  • Provides protections for trainees against discrimination and retaliation for filing complaints within the program.
  • Sets minimum wage requirements for trainees and mandates that target positions offer at least 80% of the median household income in the relevant county.
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. Cotton, Tom [R-AR].

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.

CATEGORIES

Labor Education Taxes