0
0
0
Back To Work Act
12/31/2022, 8:58 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5363
The Back To Work Act, also known as Bill 117 HR 5363, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide support and incentives for individuals who have been unemployed for an extended period of time to re-enter the workforce.
One of the key provisions of the Back To Work Act is the establishment of a program that would offer training and job placement assistance to individuals who have been out of work for more than six months. This program would be funded through a combination of federal and state resources, and would be administered by the Department of Labor.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to incentivize employers to hire individuals who have been unemployed for an extended period of time. This could include tax credits or other financial incentives for businesses that hire long-term unemployed individuals. Overall, the Back To Work Act aims to address the issue of long-term unemployment in the United States by providing support and resources to help individuals re-enter the workforce. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate will depend on the outcome of these discussions.
One of the key provisions of the Back To Work Act is the establishment of a program that would offer training and job placement assistance to individuals who have been out of work for more than six months. This program would be funded through a combination of federal and state resources, and would be administered by the Department of Labor.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to incentivize employers to hire individuals who have been unemployed for an extended period of time. This could include tax credits or other financial incentives for businesses that hire long-term unemployed individuals. Overall, the Back To Work Act aims to address the issue of long-term unemployment in the United States by providing support and resources to help individuals re-enter the workforce. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate will depend on the outcome of these discussions.
Congressional Summary of HR 5363
Back To Work Act
This bill requires the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Government Accountability Office, and the Small Business Administration to prepare a joint report on the impact of pandemic unemployment programs.
Read the Full Bill
Current Status of Bill HR 5363
Bill HR 5363 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 24, 2021. Bill HR 5363 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 24, 2021. Bill HR 5363's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support. as of September 24, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5363
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
18Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
18Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5363
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentPotential Impact Areas
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Congressional oversight
- Economic performance and conditions
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Employee hiring
- Government studies and investigations
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Labor market
- State and local government operations
- Temporary and part-time employment
- Unemployment
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5363
To direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Government Accountability Office, and Small Business Administration to conduct a joint study on pandemic unemployment programs, and for other purposes.
Back To Work Act
Back To Work Act
Comments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5363
Latest Bills
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 1189April 22, 2026
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
Bill SCONRES 33April 22, 2026
Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act of 2026
Bill S 3791April 22, 2026
Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2026
Bill S 4250April 22, 2026
SAFE Act
Bill S 4280April 22, 2026
CHILD Act of 2025
Bill S 1528April 22, 2026
CLEAR Path Act
Bill S 2132April 22, 2026
Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act
Bill HR 1681April 22, 2026
Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act
Bill HR 1343April 22, 2026
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
Bill HR 1689April 22, 2026