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A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to expand the capacity of junior or community colleges and area career and technical education schools to conduct training services, education, and outreach activities for careers in the residential construction industry.

8/2/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4980

Bill 118 s 4980, also known as the Residential Construction Careers Act, aims to make changes to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act in order to enhance the ability of junior or community colleges and area career and technical education schools to provide training services, education, and outreach activities for careers in the residential construction industry.

The bill seeks to address the growing demand for skilled workers in the residential construction sector by expanding the capacity of educational institutions to offer relevant training programs. By doing so, it aims to help individuals gain the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue careers in this field, ultimately benefiting both the workforce and the industry as a whole.

Specifically, the Residential Construction Careers Act aims to increase access to training programs in residential construction by providing funding and resources to junior or community colleges and area career and technical education schools. This will enable these institutions to develop and implement programs that are tailored to the needs of the industry and provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in residential construction careers. Overall, the bill aims to support the growth and development of the residential construction industry by ensuring that there is a skilled workforce available to meet the demand for workers in this sector. By expanding the capacity of educational institutions to offer training programs in residential construction, the Residential Construction Careers Act seeks to address the current skills gap in the industry and provide individuals with the opportunity to pursue rewarding careers in this field.

Current Status of Bill S 4980

Bill S 4980 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 1, 2024. Bill S 4980 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on August 1, 2024.  Bill S 4980's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of August 1, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4980

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
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 4980

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4980

A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to expand the capacity of junior or community colleges and area career and technical education schools to conduct training services, education, and outreach activities for careers in the residential construction industry.
A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to expand the capacity of junior or community colleges and area career and technical education schools to conduct training services, education, and outreach activities for careers in the residential construction industry.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4980

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