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WPA Act
1/4/2025, 11:12 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8602
Bill 118 hr 8602, also known as the WPA Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a new Works Progress Administration (WPA) program aimed at creating jobs and stimulating economic growth in the United States.
The WPA Act proposes to allocate funding for various infrastructure projects, such as building roads, bridges, and public buildings, as well as investing in renewable energy initiatives. The bill also includes provisions for job training programs to help unemployed individuals gain new skills and re-enter the workforce.
Additionally, the WPA Act aims to prioritize projects in underserved communities and areas with high unemployment rates, in order to address economic disparities and promote equitable development across the country. Overall, the WPA Act seeks to revitalize the economy, create new job opportunities, and improve infrastructure in the United States. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it will help stimulate economic growth and opponents raising concerns about the cost and potential impact on the national debt.
The WPA Act proposes to allocate funding for various infrastructure projects, such as building roads, bridges, and public buildings, as well as investing in renewable energy initiatives. The bill also includes provisions for job training programs to help unemployed individuals gain new skills and re-enter the workforce.
Additionally, the WPA Act aims to prioritize projects in underserved communities and areas with high unemployment rates, in order to address economic disparities and promote equitable development across the country. Overall, the WPA Act seeks to revitalize the economy, create new job opportunities, and improve infrastructure in the United States. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it will help stimulate economic growth and opponents raising concerns about the cost and potential impact on the national debt.
Current Status of Bill HR 8602
Bill HR 8602 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 3, 2024. Bill HR 8602 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 3, 2024.  Bill HR 8602's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8602
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8602
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8602
To require the Secretary of Labor to establish a program to provide grants for job guarantee programs.
To require the Secretary of Labor to establish a program to provide grants for job guarantee programs.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8602
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