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Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act

2/8/2022, 11:22 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3188

Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act

This bill requires the Department of Labor to establish demonstration and pilot projects, through the awarding of grants or contracts, to facilitate training and education in advanced manufacturing.

A local educational entity (e.g., technical college, community college, or an entity that assists educationally underserved communities) in partnership with a manufacturer that employs individuals who have advanced manufacturing skills is eligible to receive such grants or contracts. The corresponding project must (1) develop skills and competencies in communities with expected growth in advanced manufacturing; (2) provide education and training for available and anticipated jobs in advanced manufacturing; (3) educate individuals about career advancement opportunities within advanced manufacturing; and (4) give priority to incumbent workers, dislocated workers, and unemployed individuals.

Current Status of Bill S 3188

Bill S 3188 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 14, 2020. Bill S 3188 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on January 14, 2020.  Bill S 3188's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of January 14, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3188

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3188

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Education programs funding
- Employment and training programs
- Higher education
- Manufacturing
- Performance measurement
- Public-private cooperation
- Unemployment
- Vocational and technical education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3188

Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act
Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act
A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish demonstration and pilot projects to facilitate education and training programs in the field of advanced manufacturing.

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