H.R. 4592 (111th): Energy Jobs for Veterans Act

Introduced:
Feb 03, 2010 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Harry Teague [D-NM2]
Status:
Died (Passed House)

The bill’s title was written by the bill’s sponsor. H.R. stands for House of Representatives bill.

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Status

This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on March 23, 2010 but was never passed by the Senate.

Progress
Introduced Feb 03, 2010
Referred to Committee Feb 03, 2010
Reported by Committee Mar 10, 2010
Passed House Mar 23, 2010
Votes

House Vote on Passage
Mar 23, 2010 4:40 p.m.
Passed 397/19

Cosponsors
4 cosponsors (3D, 1R) (show)
Committees

House Veterans' Affairs

Senate Veterans' Affairs

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Full Title

To provide for the establishment of a pilot program to encourage the employment of veterans in energy-related positions.

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Last updated Mar 24, 2010.
7 pages

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Library of Congress Summary

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3/23/2010--Passed House amended.
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on March 22, 2010.
The summary of that version is repeated here.) Energy Jobs for Veterans Act - Directs the Secretary of Labor to establish a five-year pilot program (to be known as the Veterans Energy-Related Employment Program) to award competitive grants to three states to establish and administer a program of grants to energy industry employers and labor management organizations that provide training, apprenticeships, and certification classes to veterans employed by an energy employer.
Requires annual reports from the Secretary to Congress for the duration of the pilot program.
Authorizes appropriations.

House Republican Conference Summary

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This summary can be found at http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/2/hr4592.

Summary

H.R. 4592 would require the Department of Labor to create a pilot program to assist veterans in qualifying for jobs in the energy sector.

Specifically, the bill would create a pilot program which would award grants to three states for the establishment of a program that would reimburse energy employers for the cost of providing on-the-job and formal training for veterans in the energy sector. H.R. 4592 requires that each participating state provide evidence that it can produce such training to serve a population of eligible veterans, has a diverse energy industry, and the ability to carry out such a program. The bill authorizes the use of grant funds to provide training to veterans, and conduct outreach to veterans informing them of the program.

The bill finally authorizes the appropriation of $10 million per year for five years, beginning in Fiscal Year 2011.

 

Cost

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that implementing H.R. 4592 would cost $31 million over a five year period, assuming appropriation of the specified amounts.

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