BRIDGE for Workers Act

11/29/2024, 1:57 PM

Building on Reemployment Improvements to Deliver Good Employment for Workers Act or the BRIDGE for Workers Act

This bill permanently expands the allowable purposes for certain Department of Labor grants to states for reemployment services and eligibility assessments. Specifically, the bill permanently allows these grants to be used to fund reemployment services and eligibility assessments for all claimants for unemployment compensation.

(Under the current statute, the grants may only be used to provide such services to a subset of claimants who have been identified by the state as likely to exhaust unemployment benefits and need job search assistance to become employed. However, in recent years, annual appropriations acts have allowed the grants to be used for all claimants for unemployment compensation. This bill makes this authority permanent.)   

 

The BRIDGE for Workers Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 5861, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide support and assistance to workers who have been displaced or negatively impacted by changes in the economy, such as automation or outsourcing.

The BRIDGE for Workers Act aims to achieve this goal by creating a new program that would offer training, education, and other resources to help workers transition to new industries or occupations. This program would be administered by the Department of Labor and would focus on providing support to workers in industries that are experiencing significant changes.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to help workers access unemployment benefits, healthcare coverage, and other forms of assistance during their transition period. It also seeks to promote collaboration between employers, labor unions, and government agencies to ensure that workers have the support they need to succeed in the changing economy. Overall, the BRIDGE for Workers Act is designed to help workers adapt to the challenges of a rapidly changing economy and ensure that they have the resources and support they need to thrive in the workforce.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 5861
Introduced on
2023-10-02
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/21/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate
To President
Signed by President
Became Public Law

Purpose and Summary

Building on Reemployment Improvements to Deliver Good Employment for Workers Act or the BRIDGE for Workers Act

This bill permanently expands the allowable purposes for certain Department of Labor grants to states for reemployment services and eligibility assessments. Specifically, the bill permanently allows these grants to be used to fund reemployment services and eligibility assessments for all claimants for unemployment compensation.

(Under the current statute, the grants may only be used to provide such services to a subset of claimants who have been identified by the state as likely to exhaust unemployment benefits and need job search assistance to become employed. However, in recent years, annual appropriations acts have allowed the grants to be used for all claimants for unemployment compensation. This bill makes this authority permanent.)   

 

The BRIDGE for Workers Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 5861, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide support and assistance to workers who have been displaced or negatively impacted by changes in the economy, such as automation or outsourcing.

The BRIDGE for Workers Act aims to achieve this goal by creating a new program that would offer training, education, and other resources to help workers transition to new industries or occupations. This program would be administered by the Department of Labor and would focus on providing support to workers in industries that are experiencing significant changes.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to help workers access unemployment benefits, healthcare coverage, and other forms of assistance during their transition period. It also seeks to promote collaboration between employers, labor unions, and government agencies to ensure that workers have the support they need to succeed in the changing economy. Overall, the BRIDGE for Workers Act is designed to help workers adapt to the challenges of a rapidly changing economy and ensure that they have the resources and support they need to thrive in the workforce.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo extend reemployment services and eligibility assessments to all claimants for unemployment benefits, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Labor and Employment
Potential Impact
Employment and training programs•
Unemployment

Comments

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Reyna Sanford
@flatbread_navy_bean_lavash36143
So, what does this bill do exactly? Will it help workers like me in RI? Sounds like it could be a good thing for us! #workersbenefit #HRBill5861

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary7/26/2024

Building on Reemployment Improvements to Deliver Good Employment for Workers Act or the BRIDGE for Workers Act

This bill permanently expands the allowable purposes for certain Department of Labor grants to states for reemplo...

Latest Action11/25/2024
Became Public Law No: 118-120.