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Accelerating Individuals into the Workforce Act

12/21/2024, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2774

Bill 118 HR 2774, also known as the Accelerating Individuals into the Workforce Act, aims to provide support and resources to help individuals enter the workforce more quickly and successfully. The bill focuses on improving job training programs and increasing access to education and skills development opportunities.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a competitive grant program to fund innovative workforce development initiatives. These grants will be awarded to states, local governments, and non-profit organizations that demonstrate a commitment to helping individuals gain the skills and experience needed to secure employment.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline and improve existing job training programs, such as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. This includes increasing coordination between different agencies and organizations involved in workforce development, as well as promoting the use of evidence-based practices to ensure that programs are effective and efficient. Overall, the Accelerating Individuals into the Workforce Act seeks to address the challenges faced by individuals seeking to enter the workforce by providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. By investing in job training programs and increasing access to education and skills development opportunities, the bill aims to help individuals secure meaningful employment and contribute to the economy.

Congressional Summary of HR 2774

Accelerating Individuals into the Workforce Act

This bill requires the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to make grants to states for demonstration projects that provide wage subsidies to enable low-income individuals to enter and retain employment.

States may use grant funds to subsidize an individual's wages for up to 12 months. The subsidy may be up to 50% of an individual's wages. Individuals are eligible for subsidized wages if they (1) are recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or similar state assistance or a noncustodial parent of a child receiving such assistance, and (2) are unemployed when the subsidy begins or have an income below 200% of the poverty line.

States must ensure that participants in subsidized job programs do not displace current workers.

The ACF must reserve funding to carry out this bill from amounts in the Contingency Fund for State Welfare Programs.

Current Status of Bill HR 2774

Bill HR 2774 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 20, 2023. Bill HR 2774 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 20, 2023.  Bill HR 2774's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2774

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2774

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Potential Impact Areas

- Employment and training programs
- Poverty and welfare assistance
- Wages and earnings

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2774

Accelerating Individuals into the Workforce Act
Accelerating Individuals into the Workforce Act
To provide for the conduct of demonstration projects to test the effectiveness of subsidized employment for TANF recipients.

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