United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 2851 — To amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to establish a technical school training subsidy program.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to require the Secretary of Labor to award competitive grants to states to provide funds to local boards for provision of technical school training subsidies in local areas through one-stop delivery systems to pay tuition costs for the career and technical education of unemployed individuals enrolled or accepted at a technical school. Limits the aggregate amount of subsidies to an individual to $2,000.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2851 do?
Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to require the Secretary of Labor to award competitive grants to states to provide funds to local boards for provision of technical school training subsidies in local areas through one-stop delivery systems to pay tuition costs for the career and technical education of unemployed individuals enrolled or accepted at a technical school. Limits the aggregate amount of subsidies to an individual to $2,000.
Who sponsors HR 2851?
HR 2851 is sponsored by John Barrow (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 2851?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 2851?
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