H.R. 1716 (112th): Job Opportunities Between our Shores Act

Introduced:
May 04, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Steny Hoyer [D-MD5]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 4, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 04, 2011
Referred to Committee May 04, 2011
Cosponsors
34 cosponsors (34D) (show)
Committees

House Education and the Workforce

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Full Title

To amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to establish a pilot program to facilitate education and training programs in the field of advanced manufacturing.

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Last updated May 04, 2011.
9 pages

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5/4/2011--Introduced.
Job Opportunities Between our Shores Act or JOBS Act - Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Labor to make grants to or enter into contracts with eligible entities to carry out demonstration and pilot projects that provide education and training programs for jobs in advanced manufacturing. Prescribes requirements for project activities and performance goals and measures.

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