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Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2023
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Summary of Bill HR 5065
Bill 118 hr 5065, also known as the Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to establish a federal jobs guarantee program that would ensure every American who wants to work can find a job with fair wages and benefits.
Under this proposed program, the federal government would create a range of job opportunities in various sectors such as infrastructure, education, healthcare, and environmental conservation. These jobs would be available to individuals who are unemployed or underemployed, as well as those who face barriers to employment such as discrimination or lack of education.
The bill also includes provisions for job training and support services to help individuals succeed in their new roles. Additionally, it aims to address systemic inequalities in the workforce by prioritizing marginalized communities and ensuring equal pay for equal work. Overall, the Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2023 seeks to provide economic security and opportunity for all Americans by guaranteeing access to meaningful employment. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from advocates of workers' rights and economic justice.
Under this proposed program, the federal government would create a range of job opportunities in various sectors such as infrastructure, education, healthcare, and environmental conservation. These jobs would be available to individuals who are unemployed or underemployed, as well as those who face barriers to employment such as discrimination or lack of education.
The bill also includes provisions for job training and support services to help individuals succeed in their new roles. Additionally, it aims to address systemic inequalities in the workforce by prioritizing marginalized communities and ensuring equal pay for equal work. Overall, the Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2023 seeks to provide economic security and opportunity for all Americans by guaranteeing access to meaningful employment. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from advocates of workers' rights and economic justice.
Congressional Summary of HR 5065
Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of Labor to establish a pilot program to provide grants to eligible entities (i.e., political subdivisions of states and Tribal entities with a high unemployment rate) for programs to guarantee employment to individuals residing in the areas served by such entities.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5065
Bill HR 5065 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill HR 5065 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 27, 2023. Bill HR 5065's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5065
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5065
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5065
Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2023
Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2023
To require the Secretary of Labor to establish a pilot program to provide grants for job guarantee programs.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5065
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