New Chance for a New Start in Life Act of 2015
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HR 78 — New Chance for a New Start in Life Act of 2015
Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
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This bill died with 114th 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.
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Summary
New Chance for a New Start in Life Act of 2015 Directs the Secretary of Labor to make grants to state and local governments and Indian tribes to carry out employment training programs to assist long-term unemployed persons obtain the skills and training to re-enter the workforce and fill jobs in sectors of the economy projected to have the highest rates of demand during the period 2014 through 2024. Prescribes certain grant condition and use requirements. Declares that receiving services or compensation under this Act shall not cause any reduction in the amount of unemployment compensation that an individual is otherwise due.
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Read HR 78 on the official United States source →Action History
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Introduced in House
Sponsors
- Sheila Jackson-Lee · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
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Not signed on (546)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 78 do?
- New Chance for a New Start in Life Act of 2015 Directs the Secretary of Labor to make grants to state and local governments and Indian tribes to carry out employment training programs to assist long-term unemployed persons obtain the skills and training to re-enter the workforce and fill jobs in sectors of the economy projected to have the highest rates of demand during the period 2014 through 2024. Prescribes certain grant condition and use requirements. Declares that receiving services or compensation under this Act shall not cause any reduction in the amount of unemployment compensation that an individual is otherwise due.
- Who sponsors HR 78?
- HR 78 is sponsored by Sheila Jackson-Lee (D).
- What is the current status of HR 78?
- This bill died with 114th 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 78?
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