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American Energy Worker Opportunity Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 8:03 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5821
Bill 117 hr 5821, also known as the American Energy Worker Opportunity Act of 2021, aims to provide opportunities for American workers in the energy sector. The bill focuses on promoting job growth and economic development in the energy industry by supporting training programs and workforce development initiatives.
Specifically, the bill includes provisions for funding job training programs for workers in the energy sector, including those in renewable energy fields such as solar and wind power. It also aims to increase access to apprenticeship programs and other workforce development opportunities for individuals seeking employment in the energy industry.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to support the transition of workers from fossil fuel industries to cleaner, more sustainable energy sources. This includes funding for retraining programs and job placement assistance for workers who may be displaced as the energy industry shifts towards renewable sources. Overall, the American Energy Worker Opportunity Act of 2021 seeks to support American workers in the energy sector by providing them with the necessary training and resources to succeed in a rapidly changing industry. The bill aims to promote job growth, economic development, and a more sustainable energy future for the United States.
Specifically, the bill includes provisions for funding job training programs for workers in the energy sector, including those in renewable energy fields such as solar and wind power. It also aims to increase access to apprenticeship programs and other workforce development opportunities for individuals seeking employment in the energy industry.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to support the transition of workers from fossil fuel industries to cleaner, more sustainable energy sources. This includes funding for retraining programs and job placement assistance for workers who may be displaced as the energy industry shifts towards renewable sources. Overall, the American Energy Worker Opportunity Act of 2021 seeks to support American workers in the energy sector by providing them with the necessary training and resources to succeed in a rapidly changing industry. The bill aims to promote job growth, economic development, and a more sustainable energy future for the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 5821
American Energy Worker Opportunity Act of 2021
This bill establishes the Office of American Energy Workers in the Department of the Treasury to provide displaced coal workers with wage replacement, health care premiums, retirement savings contributions, and educational assistance. The bill also provides educational assistance for the children of displaced coal workers and provides an incentive for clean energy employers to hire displaced coal workers.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5821
Bill HR 5821 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 2, 2021. Bill HR 5821 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 2, 2021. Bill HR 5821's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of November 2, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5821
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
30Democrat Cosponsors
30Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5821
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5821
American Energy Worker Opportunity Act of 2021
American Energy Worker Opportunity Act of 2021
To provide additional benefits to American workers whose employment has been impacted as a result of the transition to a clean energy economy.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5821
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