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New Job Training and Recovery Support Grants for Communities Affected by Addiction.

This Act establishes a new pilot grant program aimed at helping communities severely impacted by the substance use crisis. The program integrates job training and career services with essential treatment and recovery support, enabling individuals struggling with addiction to secure and maintain stable employment. It also funds the development of the workforce needed to support recovery efforts.
Key points
Funding for Job Training and Employment: Grants will finance training, internships, and customized employment programs to help individuals directly or indirectly affected by substance use disorder re-enter the workforce.
Integrated Recovery and Employment Support: The program mandates coordination between career services and substance use treatment, peer support, and social assistance to help participants maintain employment and recovery for at least 12 months.
Investment in Recovery Workforce: Funds are allocated to train and upskill workers for high-demand occupations supporting individuals with substance use disorder, such as treatment providers and mental health professionals.
Local Partnerships Required: Grants are awarded to local partnerships that must include employers, treatment providers, educational institutions, and community organizations to effectively address local economic needs.
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Print number: 118_S_4807
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2024-07-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Workforce Opportunities for Communities in Recovery Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4807.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Funding for Job Training and Employment: Grants will finance training, internships, and customized employment programs to help individuals directly or indirectly affected by substance use disorder re-enter the workforce.
  • Integrated Recovery and Employment Support: The program mandates coordination between career services and substance use treatment, peer support, and social assistance to help participants maintain employment and recovery for at least 12 months.
  • Investment in Recovery Workforce: Funds are allocated to train and upskill workers for high-demand occupations supporting individuals with substance use disorder, such as treatment providers and mental health professionals.
  • Local Partnerships Required: Grants are awarded to local partnerships that must include employers, treatment providers, educational institutions, and community organizations to effectively address local economic needs.
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. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

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 2025-12-30.

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