BRIDGE for Workers Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-14T12:17:41Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3745 BRIDGE for Workers Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/14/2024, 12:17 PM

Summary of Bill S 3745

The BRIDGE for Workers Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3745, 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.

One of the key provisions of the BRIDGE for Workers Act is the establishment of a new program that would offer training and reemployment services to workers who have lost their jobs due to economic shifts. This program would be designed to help these workers acquire new skills and find new employment opportunities in industries that are experiencing growth.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for providing financial assistance to workers who are struggling to make ends meet while they are in between jobs. This assistance could come in the form of unemployment benefits, job training stipends, or other forms of financial support. Overall, the BRIDGE for Workers Act is aimed at helping workers who have been adversely affected by changes in the economy to transition to new jobs and industries. By providing training, support, and financial assistance, this bill seeks to ensure that workers are able to adapt to the changing economic landscape and find new opportunities for employment.

Congressional Summary of S 3745

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

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

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Current Status of Bill S 3745

Bill S 3745 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2024. Bill S 3745 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 7, 2024. Bill S 3745's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 7, 2024

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BRIDGE for Workers ActBRIDGE for Workers ActBuilding on Reemployment Improvements to Deliver Good Employment for Workers ActA bill to extend reemployment services and eligibility assessments to all claimants for unemployment benefits, and for other purposes.A bill to extend reemployment services and eligibility assessments to all claimants for unemployment benefits, and for other purposes.

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