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Direct Creation, Advancement, and Retention of Employment Opportunity Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:00 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4720
Bill 118 HR 4720, also known as the Direct Creation, Advancement, and Retention of Employment Opportunity Act of 2023, aims to address issues related to job creation and retention in the United States. The bill focuses on providing support and resources to businesses in order to help them create new jobs, advance existing employees, and retain a skilled workforce.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that will provide funding to businesses for the purpose of creating new job opportunities. This program will prioritize businesses that demonstrate a commitment to hiring individuals from underrepresented communities and providing them with opportunities for advancement within the company.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for training and education programs that will help employees develop the skills necessary to advance in their careers. These programs will be designed to support workers in industries that are experiencing growth and demand for skilled labor. The bill also includes measures to incentivize businesses to retain their employees by offering tax credits and other financial incentives for companies that demonstrate a commitment to retaining their workforce. This is intended to help reduce turnover and create a more stable and productive workforce. Overall, the Direct Creation, Advancement, and Retention of Employment Opportunity Act of 2023 aims to support businesses in creating new job opportunities, advancing existing employees, and retaining a skilled workforce in order to promote economic growth and stability in the United States.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that will provide funding to businesses for the purpose of creating new job opportunities. This program will prioritize businesses that demonstrate a commitment to hiring individuals from underrepresented communities and providing them with opportunities for advancement within the company.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for training and education programs that will help employees develop the skills necessary to advance in their careers. These programs will be designed to support workers in industries that are experiencing growth and demand for skilled labor. The bill also includes measures to incentivize businesses to retain their employees by offering tax credits and other financial incentives for companies that demonstrate a commitment to retaining their workforce. This is intended to help reduce turnover and create a more stable and productive workforce. Overall, the Direct Creation, Advancement, and Retention of Employment Opportunity Act of 2023 aims to support businesses in creating new job opportunities, advancing existing employees, and retaining a skilled workforce in order to promote economic growth and stability in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4720
Bill HR 4720 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 18, 2023. Bill HR 4720 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 18, 2023. Bill HR 4720's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of July 21, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4720
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4720
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4720
Direct Creation, Advancement, and Retention of Employment Opportunity Act of 2023
Direct Creation, Advancement, and Retention of Employment Opportunity Act of 2023
To direct the Secretary of Labor to award grants for the recruitment, retention, and advancement of direct care workers.
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