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Partnerships for American Jobs Act

2/9/2022, 12:28 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6247

Partnerships for American Jobs Act

This bill allows the Department of Education to award grants to, or enter into contracts with, public telecommunications entities for the purpose of supporting programming that illustrates the value of in-demand careers, encourages secondary and postsecondary graduation, and informs individuals about certain career and educational options.

Current Status of Bill HR 6247

Bill HR 6247 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2020. Bill HR 6247 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 12, 2020.  Bill HR 6247's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of March 12, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6247

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6247

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Potential Impact Areas

- Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
- Congressional oversight
- Digital media
- Education programs funding
- Elementary and secondary education
- Employment and training programs
- Higher education
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- News media and reporting
- Public-private cooperation
- Television and film

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6247

Partnerships for American Jobs Act
To establish a competitive grant program at the U.S. Department of Education to support the development, production, and distribution of public media programming designed to prepare Americans for in-demand occupations that address the needs of State and local economies.
Partnerships for American Jobs Act

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