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Flexibility for Workers Education Act
12/29/2022, 11:03 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7365
Bill 117 HR 7365, also known as the Flexibility for Workers Education Act, aims to provide more opportunities for workers to further their education and skills while maintaining their employment. The bill proposes to establish a grant program that would allow workers to receive financial assistance for education and training programs that are directly related to their current job or future career goals.
The bill emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and skill development in today's rapidly changing economy. By providing workers with the flexibility to pursue education and training while still working, the bill seeks to empower individuals to adapt to new technologies and job requirements, ultimately increasing their earning potential and job security.
Additionally, the Flexibility for Workers Education Act includes provisions to ensure that the grant program is accessible to a diverse range of workers, including those in low-income communities and underrepresented populations. The bill also prioritizes partnerships with employers and educational institutions to ensure that the education and training programs offered through the grant program are relevant and effective. Overall, the Flexibility for Workers Education Act aims to support workers in advancing their careers and adapting to the evolving demands of the workforce, ultimately strengthening the overall economy and promoting individual prosperity.
The bill emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and skill development in today's rapidly changing economy. By providing workers with the flexibility to pursue education and training while still working, the bill seeks to empower individuals to adapt to new technologies and job requirements, ultimately increasing their earning potential and job security.
Additionally, the Flexibility for Workers Education Act includes provisions to ensure that the grant program is accessible to a diverse range of workers, including those in low-income communities and underrepresented populations. The bill also prioritizes partnerships with employers and educational institutions to ensure that the education and training programs offered through the grant program are relevant and effective. Overall, the Flexibility for Workers Education Act aims to support workers in advancing their careers and adapting to the evolving demands of the workforce, ultimately strengthening the overall economy and promoting individual prosperity.
Congressional Summary of HR 7365
Flexibility for Workers Education Act
This bill excludes from hours worked certain voluntary training that occurs outside an employee's regular working hours. Such training does not count as hours worked even if it is offered by the employer, provided that an employee's working conditions are not adversely affected by choosing not to participate and the employee does not perform any productive work for the employer during the training.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7365
Bill HR 7365 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 1, 2022. Bill HR 7365 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 1, 2022. Bill HR 7365's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of April 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7365
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
16Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7365
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7365
Flexibility for Workers Education Act
Flexibility for Workers Education Act
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude certain activities from hours worked, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7365
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