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A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to authorize the use of individual training accounts for certain youth.

6/12/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4497

Bill 118 s 4497, also known as the "Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Amendment for Youth Training," aims to make changes to the existing Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The main focus of this bill is to allow for the use of individual training accounts specifically for youth.

Under the current Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, individual training accounts are used to help individuals access training and education programs that will help them gain the skills needed to secure employment. This bill seeks to expand the use of these accounts to include youth who are in need of training and education opportunities.

By allowing for the use of individual training accounts for youth, this bill aims to provide young people with the resources they need to access training programs that will help them develop the skills necessary to succeed in the workforce. This could include programs focused on job training, career development, and other educational opportunities. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 4497 is to support the development of youth by providing them with the tools and resources they need to succeed in the workforce. This bill recognizes the importance of investing in the future of our youth and aims to provide them with the opportunities they need to thrive in their careers.

Current Status of Bill S 4497

Bill S 4497 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2024. Bill S 4497 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 11, 2024.  Bill S 4497's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 11, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4497

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4497

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4497

A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to authorize the use of individual training accounts for certain youth.
A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to authorize the use of individual training accounts for certain youth.

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