0
Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act
12/29/2022, 5:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8064
Key provisions of the bill include funding for research and development in advanced manufacturing technologies, support for workforce training programs to ensure a skilled workforce for the industry, and incentives for businesses to invest in advanced manufacturing facilities in the US. The bill also includes measures to streamline regulations and reduce barriers to entry for manufacturers, as well as initiatives to promote collaboration between industry, academia, and government agencies.
Overall, the Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act seeks to strengthen the US manufacturing sector, create new opportunities for American workers, and ensure that the country remains a leader in advanced manufacturing technologies. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a crucial step towards revitalizing the manufacturing industry in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 8064
Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act
This bill requires the Department of Labor to establish demonstration and pilot projects, through the awarding of grants or contracts, to facilitate training and education in advanced manufacturing.
A local educational entity (e.g., a technical college, a community college, or an entity that assists educationally underserved communities) in partnership with a manufacturer that employs individuals who have advanced manufacturing skills is eligible to receive such grants or contracts. The corresponding project must (1) develop skills and competencies in communities with expected growth in advanced manufacturing; (2) provide education and training for available and anticipated jobs in advanced manufacturing; (3) educate individuals about career advancement opportunities within advanced manufacturing; and (4) give priority to incumbent workers, dislocated workers, and unemployed individuals.
