H.R. 2842: Accelerating Individuals into the Workforce Act

H.R. 2842 connects low-income Americans looking for work with employers looking to fill job openings, including through apprenticeships and other forms of on-the-job training. Specifically, the legislation provides funding for states to subsidize employment for a limited time for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients to provide work experience in exchange for benefits. The bill reserves $100 million from ... Continue reading »
(Source: Republican Policy Committee)

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Overview

Introduced:

Jun 8, 2017

Status:

Passed House (Senate next) on Jun 23, 2017

This bill passed in the House on June 23, 2017 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.

Sponsor:

Carlos Curbelo

Representative for Florida's 26th congressional district

Republican

Text:

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Last Updated: Jun 26, 2017
Length: 10 pages

Prognosis:

23% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)

History

Jun 8, 2017		Introduced Bills and resolutions are referred to committees which debate the bill before possibly sending it on to the whole chamber. Read Text »
Jun 14, 2017		Considered by House Committee on Ways and Means A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.
Jun 15, 2017		Ordered Reported A committee has voted to issue a report to the full chamber recommending that the bill be considered further. Only about 1 in 4 bills are reported out of committee. Read Updated Text » See Changes »
Jun 15, 2017		Considered by House Committee on Ways and Means A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.
Jun 15, 2017		On House Schedule The House indicated that this bill would be considered in the week ahead.
Jun 20, 2017		Reported by House Committee on Ways and Means A committee issued a report on the bill, which often provides helpful explanatory background on the issue addressed by the bill and the bill's intentions. Read Report »
Jun 21, 2017		Considered by House Committee on Rules A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.
Jun 23, 2017		Passed House (Senate next) The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next. View Vote » Read Updated Text » See Changes »
Pending		Passed Senate
Pending		Signed by the President

H.R. 2842 is a bill in the United States Congress.

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