Expressing support for approximately doubling funding for Federal career and technical education programs.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

This resolution supports the doubling of spending on programs under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 and other innovative career and technical education programs over the next decade.

Bill 118 H.Res. 222, also known as the Expressing Support for Doubling Funding for Federal Career and Technical Education Programs, is a proposed legislation in the US Congress that aims to increase funding for career and technical education programs at the federal level. The bill seeks to approximately double the current funding for these programs, which are designed to provide students with the skills and training necessary to succeed in various technical and vocational fields.

The legislation highlights the importance of career and technical education in preparing students for the workforce and ensuring that they have the skills needed to compete in today's economy. By increasing funding for these programs, the bill aims to expand access to high-quality technical education and training opportunities for students across the country.

Supporters of the bill argue that investing in career and technical education programs is crucial for addressing the skills gap in the workforce and helping to meet the demands of employers in industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and information technology. By doubling funding for these programs, the legislation aims to ensure that students have the resources and support they need to pursue successful careers in these high-demand fields. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 222 seeks to prioritize and support career and technical education programs at the federal level, recognizing their importance in preparing students for the workforce and helping to drive economic growth and innovation in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 222

Introduced on
2023-03-10

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/10/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution supports the doubling of spending on programs under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 and other innovative career and technical education programs over the next decade.

Bill 118 H.Res. 222, also known as the Expressing Support for Doubling Funding for Federal Career and Technical Education Programs, is a proposed legislation in the US Congress that aims to increase funding for career and technical education programs at the federal level. The bill seeks to approximately double the current funding for these programs, which are designed to provide students with the skills and training necessary to succeed in various technical and vocational fields.

The legislation highlights the importance of career and technical education in preparing students for the workforce and ensuring that they have the skills needed to compete in today's economy. By increasing funding for these programs, the bill aims to expand access to high-quality technical education and training opportunities for students across the country.

Supporters of the bill argue that investing in career and technical education programs is crucial for addressing the skills gap in the workforce and helping to meet the demands of employers in industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and information technology. By doubling funding for these programs, the legislation aims to ensure that students have the resources and support they need to pursue successful careers in these high-demand fields. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 222 seeks to prioritize and support career and technical education programs at the federal level, recognizing their importance in preparing students for the workforce and helping to drive economic growth and innovation in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing support for approximately doubling funding for Federal career and technical education programs.

Policy Areas
Labor and Employment

Potential Impact
Economic performance and conditions
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Employment and training programs
Higher education
Vocational and technical education

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/28/2023

This resolution supports the doubling of spending on programs under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 and other innovative career and technical education programs over the next decade.


Latest Action3/10/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.