POWER Act

12/30/2022, 8:18 AM

Providing Opportunities for Wider Economic Revitalization Act or the POWER Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Energy (DOE) to release, without reimbursement or other consideration, a reversionary interest acquired by the United States when the National Nuclear Security Administration made a grant to support the acquisition of real property and construction of infrastructure located at 4170 Allium Court in Springfield, Ohio.

The authority of DOE to release such reversionary interest is conditioned on, and may be exercised only after, the acquisition of title to the real property by the Community Improvement Corporation of Clark County.

The POWER Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 6065, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to address issues related to workforce development and job training. The primary goal of the bill is to provide funding and support for programs that help individuals gain the skills and training needed to secure employment in high-demand industries.

Specifically, the POWER Act focuses on providing resources for communities that have been impacted by economic downturns, such as those affected by the decline of the coal industry. The bill seeks to invest in job training programs, apprenticeships, and other initiatives that will help individuals in these communities transition to new, sustainable careers.

Additionally, the POWER Act emphasizes the importance of collaboration between government agencies, educational institutions, and businesses to ensure that workforce development programs are effective and responsive to the needs of both workers and employers. The bill also includes provisions for evaluating the success of these programs and making adjustments as needed to improve outcomes. Overall, the POWER Act is designed to support economic revitalization in struggling communities by investing in workforce development and job training initiatives that will help individuals secure stable, well-paying jobs in growing industries.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 6065

Introduced on
2021-11-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/19/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Providing Opportunities for Wider Economic Revitalization Act or the POWER Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Energy (DOE) to release, without reimbursement or other consideration, a reversionary interest acquired by the United States when the National Nuclear Security Administration made a grant to support the acquisition of real property and construction of infrastructure located at 4170 Allium Court in Springfield, Ohio.

The authority of DOE to release such reversionary interest is conditioned on, and may be exercised only after, the acquisition of title to the real property by the Community Improvement Corporation of Clark County.

The POWER Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 6065, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to address issues related to workforce development and job training. The primary goal of the bill is to provide funding and support for programs that help individuals gain the skills and training needed to secure employment in high-demand industries.

Specifically, the POWER Act focuses on providing resources for communities that have been impacted by economic downturns, such as those affected by the decline of the coal industry. The bill seeks to invest in job training programs, apprenticeships, and other initiatives that will help individuals in these communities transition to new, sustainable careers.

Additionally, the POWER Act emphasizes the importance of collaboration between government agencies, educational institutions, and businesses to ensure that workforce development programs are effective and responsive to the needs of both workers and employers. The bill also includes provisions for evaluating the success of these programs and making adjustments as needed to improve outcomes. Overall, the POWER Act is designed to support economic revitalization in struggling communities by investing in workforce development and job training initiatives that will help individuals secure stable, well-paying jobs in growing industries.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo authorize the Secretary of Energy to release a reversionary interest in certain real property, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary4/22/2022

Providing Opportunities for Wider Economic Revitalization Act or the POWER Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Energy (DOE) to release, without reimbursement or other consideration, a reversionary interest acquired ...


Latest Action11/22/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.