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BRIDGE for Workers Act
3/14/2024, 12:17 PM
Summary of Bill S 3745
The BRIDGE for Workers Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3745, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide support and assistance to workers who have been displaced or negatively impacted by changes in the economy, such as automation or outsourcing.
One of the key provisions of the BRIDGE for Workers Act is the establishment of a new program that would offer training and reemployment services to workers who have lost their jobs due to economic shifts. This program would be designed to help these workers acquire new skills and find new employment opportunities in industries that are experiencing growth.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for providing financial assistance to workers who are struggling to make ends meet while they are in between jobs. This assistance could come in the form of unemployment benefits, job training stipends, or other forms of financial support. Overall, the BRIDGE for Workers Act is aimed at helping workers who have been adversely affected by changes in the economy to transition to new jobs and industries. By providing training, support, and financial assistance, this bill seeks to ensure that workers are able to adapt to the changing economic landscape and find new opportunities for employment.
One of the key provisions of the BRIDGE for Workers Act is the establishment of a new program that would offer training and reemployment services to workers who have lost their jobs due to economic shifts. This program would be designed to help these workers acquire new skills and find new employment opportunities in industries that are experiencing growth.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for providing financial assistance to workers who are struggling to make ends meet while they are in between jobs. This assistance could come in the form of unemployment benefits, job training stipends, or other forms of financial support. Overall, the BRIDGE for Workers Act is aimed at helping workers who have been adversely affected by changes in the economy to transition to new jobs and industries. By providing training, support, and financial assistance, this bill seeks to ensure that workers are able to adapt to the changing economic landscape and find new opportunities for employment.
Congressional Summary of S 3745
Building on Reemployment Improvements to Deliver Good Employment for Workers Act or the BRIDGE for Workers Act
This bill expands the allowable purposes for certain Department of Labor grants to states for reemployment services and eligibility assessments. The bill allows these grants to be used to fund reemployment services and eligibility assessments for all claimants for unemployment compensation. Currently, the grants may only be used to provide such services to a subset of claimants who have been identified by the state as likely to exhaust unemployment benefits and need job search assistance to become employed.
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Current Status of Bill S 3745
Bill S 3745 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2024. Bill S 3745 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 7, 2024. Bill S 3745's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 7, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3745
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3745
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3745
BRIDGE for Workers Act
BRIDGE for Workers Act
Building on Reemployment Improvements to Deliver Good Employment for Workers Act
A bill to extend reemployment services and eligibility assessments to all claimants for unemployment benefits, and for other purposes.
A bill to extend reemployment services and eligibility assessments to all claimants for unemployment benefits, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3745
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