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Employment Services and Jobs Parity Act

3/19/2025, 3:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1797

Bill 119 HR 1797, also known as the "Wagner-Peyser Act Amendment," aims to expand the coverage of the Wagner-Peyser Act to include the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa. The Wagner-Peyser Act, originally enacted in 1933, is a federal law that established a nationwide system of public employment services.

By including the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa in the coverage of the Wagner-Peyser Act, this bill seeks to ensure that residents of these territories have access to the same employment services and opportunities as those in the rest of the United States. This amendment is important as it will help to promote economic development and job creation in these territories.

In addition to expanding the coverage of the Wagner-Peyser Act, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. While the specific details of these provisions are not outlined in the summary, it is likely that they are related to improving employment services and opportunities in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1797 is a significant piece of legislation that aims to promote economic development and job creation in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa by expanding the coverage of the Wagner-Peyser Act to include these territories.

Current Status of Bill HR 1797

Bill HR 1797 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2025. Bill HR 1797 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 3, 2025.  Bill HR 1797's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of March 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1797

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
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 1797

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1797

To amend the Wagner-Peyser Act to include the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa, and for other purposes.
To amend the Wagner-Peyser Act to include the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa, and for other purposes.

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