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A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to improve the performance accountability system.

6/12/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4501

Bill 118 s 4501, also known as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Improvement Act, aims to make changes to the existing performance accountability system within the WIOA. The WIOA is a federal law that provides funding for workforce development programs and services to help individuals gain employment and improve their skills.

The main goal of this bill is to enhance the effectiveness of the performance accountability system by ensuring that it accurately measures the outcomes of workforce development programs. This includes tracking the success of participants in finding employment, increasing their earnings, and obtaining industry-recognized credentials.

The bill also seeks to streamline the reporting requirements for states and local workforce development boards, making it easier for them to comply with the accountability system. Additionally, it aims to improve the coordination between different workforce development programs and services to better serve individuals seeking employment. Overall, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Improvement Act is designed to strengthen the accountability and effectiveness of workforce development programs in the United States. It emphasizes the importance of measuring outcomes and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently to help individuals find and retain employment.

Current Status of Bill S 4501

Bill S 4501 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2024. Bill S 4501 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 11, 2024.  Bill S 4501'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 4501

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 4501

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4501

A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to improve the performance accountability system.
A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to improve the performance accountability system.

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