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POWER Act
12/30/2022, 8:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6065
The POWER Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 6065, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to address issues related to workforce development and job training. The primary goal of the bill is to provide funding and support for programs that help individuals gain the skills and training needed to secure employment in high-demand industries.
Specifically, the POWER Act focuses on providing resources for communities that have been impacted by economic downturns, such as those affected by the decline of the coal industry. The bill seeks to invest in job training programs, apprenticeships, and other initiatives that will help individuals in these communities transition to new, sustainable careers.
Additionally, the POWER Act emphasizes the importance of collaboration between government agencies, educational institutions, and businesses to ensure that workforce development programs are effective and responsive to the needs of both workers and employers. The bill also includes provisions for evaluating the success of these programs and making adjustments as needed to improve outcomes. Overall, the POWER Act is designed to support economic revitalization in struggling communities by investing in workforce development and job training initiatives that will help individuals secure stable, well-paying jobs in growing industries.
Specifically, the POWER Act focuses on providing resources for communities that have been impacted by economic downturns, such as those affected by the decline of the coal industry. The bill seeks to invest in job training programs, apprenticeships, and other initiatives that will help individuals in these communities transition to new, sustainable careers.
Additionally, the POWER Act emphasizes the importance of collaboration between government agencies, educational institutions, and businesses to ensure that workforce development programs are effective and responsive to the needs of both workers and employers. The bill also includes provisions for evaluating the success of these programs and making adjustments as needed to improve outcomes. Overall, the POWER Act is designed to support economic revitalization in struggling communities by investing in workforce development and job training initiatives that will help individuals secure stable, well-paying jobs in growing industries.
Congressional Summary of HR 6065
Providing Opportunities for Wider Economic Revitalization Act or the POWER Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Energy (DOE) to release, without reimbursement or other consideration, a reversionary interest acquired by the United States when the National Nuclear Security Administration made a grant to support the acquisition of real property and construction of infrastructure located at 4170 Allium Court in Springfield, Ohio.
The authority of DOE to release such reversionary interest is conditioned on, and may be exercised only after, the acquisition of title to the real property by the Community Improvement Corporation of Clark County.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6065
Bill HR 6065 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 19, 2021. Bill HR 6065 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 19, 2021. Bill HR 6065's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. as of November 22, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6065
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6065
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6065
POWER Act
POWER Act
Providing Opportunities for Wider Economic Revitalization Act
To authorize the Secretary of Energy to release a reversionary interest in certain real property, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6065
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