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Gateway to Careers Act of 2020

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5759

Gateway to Careers Act of 2020

This bill establishes a career pathway grant program through which the Department of Education shall award grants to certain public institutions of higher education and postsecondary technical education schools (eligible institutions) to carry out activities such as (1) the planning and implementation of agreements between eligible institutions and other partners; (2) providing emergency grants to help students facing financial hardships that may impact enrollment or completion of the program; and (3) offering career pathways navigation and case management services, including providing information and outreach to target populations to encourage individuals to take part in programs and service offerings.

Current Status of Bill HR 5759

Bill HR 5759 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2020. Bill HR 5759 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2020.  Bill HR 5759's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of February 5, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5759

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5759

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Potential Impact Areas

- Adult education and literacy
- Child care and development
- Congressional oversight
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Education programs funding
- Employment and training programs
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access
- Higher education
- Mental health
- Teaching, teachers, curricula

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5759

Gateway to Careers Act of 2020
To establish a career pathway grant program.
Gateway to Careers Act of 2020

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