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Jobs & Job Training

Strengthening Job Training for American Workers and Promoting U.S. Jobs in a Worldwide Economy

H.R. 27, the Job Training Improvement Act

 

Republicans believe strengthening worker training and education programs is critical to putting Americans back to work and creating jobs.  Through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) system created in 1998, job seekers have access to labor job training services, counseling, and market information to help them get back on their feet.  While the 1998 reforms have improved the overall job training system, areas of inefficiency and duplication remain.

 

On the opening day of the 109th Congress, Committee leaders introduced the Job Training Improvement Act (H.R. 27), legislation that would strengthen and improve America’s job training system to help states and communities ensure workers get the training they need to find good jobs.  House Republicans will continue to push for legislation to strengthen our job training system and help job seekers find good jobs and reenter the workforce.

 

Issue Brief: Strengthening Job Training for American Workers

Press Statements:

• Workforce Chair: Republican Policies Help Create Jobs, Keep Taxes Low, and Boost Retirement Savings - November 3, 2006

• House Workforce Chair: Latest Budget News Added Proof of Republican Economic Policies at Work-October 11, 2006

• Higher Wages, Lower Unemployment Underscore Workforce Accomplishments of 109th Congress, Says McKeon - October 6, 2006

• Workforce Chair: On Efforts to Bolster Economic Security, House Democrats Have Watched from the Sidelines - September 22, 2006

• McKeon: On Eve of Labor Day, New Jobs Report an Added Sign of Momentum for American Workers - September 1, 2006

• McKeon Highlights Another Month of Jobs Gains, Points to House Republican Victories on Behalf of U.S. Workers - August 4, 2006

• McKeon Highlights Jobs Gains, Calls for Renewed Action on Job Training Reforms - July 7, 2006

• House Education & the Workforce Committee Chair Announces Series of Hearings on Key Immigration Issues Impacting Students, Workers - June 22, 2006

• Democrats' Rhetoric Doesn't Match Their Record, Says Education & the Workforce Chair - June 14, 2006

• Workforce Committee Leaders: Low Unemployment Rate, Continued Job Growth Are Evidence of GOP Policies at Work - June 2, 2006

• Education & the Workforce Committee Chair: Another Month of Solid Job Growth Adds Momentum to a Strong Economy for College Graduates - May 5, 2006

• Workforce Chair Highlights Robust Job Growth, Calls for Action to Expand Worker Access to Quality Health Care - April 7, 2006

• Labor, Education Secretaries Discuss Approaches to Enhancing American Competitiveness - April 6, 2006

• Workforce Committee Chair Highlights Strong Jobs Report, Calls on Senate to Finish Work on Job Training Bill - March 10, 2006

• New Year, Same Story: Robust Job Growth & Declining Unemployment Highlight Strong Economy - January 6, 2005

• House Republicans Re-introduce Bill to Create Reemployment Accounts for Workers; Funds Could Be Used for Job Training, Child Care, Other Back-to-Work Services - January 4, 2005

• Boehner Applauds Clear Protections for Armed Services Personnel Returning to Civilian Jobs - December 16, 2005

• Boehner Highlights Resurgent Jobs Report, Strength & Resiliency of American Economy - December 2, 2005

• Committee Hears Testimony on Impact of U.S. Immigration Policy on Workers, Economy - November 16, 2005

• Pelosi Rhetoric on Innovation & Competitiveness at Odds with Democrats' Voting Record - November 15, 2005

• Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Souder Workplace Religious Freedom Legislation - November 10, 2005

• Committee Republicans Applaud Bush Administration, Employer Efforts on Behalf of Veterans - November 8, 2005

• President Signs Boustany Bill to Provide Assistance to Individuals with Disabilities Affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita - September 30, 2005

• House Backs Boustany Bill to Provide Assistance to Individuals with Disabilities Affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita - September 28, 2005

• President Bush Signs Boustany Jobs Legislation for Displaced Gulf Coast Workers - September 23, 2005

• House Workforce Leaders Praise Enactment of Short-Term Financial Relief for Families Impacted by Hurricane Katrina - September 21, 2005

• Boustany, Workforce Republicans Introduce Legislation to Provide More Flexibility for Displaced Gulf Coast Workers - September 14, 2005

• Workforce Committee Republicans Highlight Strong Job Growth, Need to Complete Action on Job Training Reforms - August 5, 2005

• Boehner Highlights Strong Jobs Report, Committee Efforts to Strengthen Job Opportunities for Americans Workers - July 8, 2005

• Workforce Committee Republicans Highlight New Job Growth, Need to Complete Action on Job Training Reforms - May 6, 2005

• Boehner Touts Committee Efforts to Create Jobs, Grow the Economy, Provide Affordable Health Care Options - May 3, 2005

• Committee Approves Five Bills to Promote U.S. Jobs and Competitiveness - April 13, 2005

• Subcommittee Approves Keller Bill to Help Restore U.S. Jobs in the Recreational Boating Industry - March 10, 2005

• Robust Job Creation Continues to Benefit Working Families - March 4, 2005

• House Passes Job Training Reforms, Rejects Attempts to Undermine 1964 Civil Rights Act Protections for Faith-Based Institutions - March 2, 2005

• Committee Approves Job Training Reforms, Rejects Attempts to Deny Rights to Faith-Based Institutions on Bipartisan Basis - February 17, 2005

• Subcommittee Approves Job Training Reforms, Rejects Democrats’ Attempt to Deny Rights to Faith-Based Groups - February 9, 2005

• Boehner, McKeon Renew Call for Stronger Job Training System to Help Workers Find Jobs in Growing Economy - February 4, 2005

• Dreier, Boehner Introduce 21^st Century Job Surveys Resolution - January 4, 2005

• House Republicans Re-introduce Bill to Create Reemployment Accounts for Workers; Funds Could Be Used for Job Training, Child Care, Other Back-to-Work Services - January 4, 2005

• Workforce Committee Leaders Introduce Legislation to Strengthen & Improve America’s Job Training System - January 4, 2005

Bill Summary:

• Recreational Marine Employment Act (H.R. 940) - April 13, 2005
• The Job Training Improvement Act (H.R. 27)- July 27, 2005

Fact Sheets:

• Making a Strong Workforce Even Stronger: The Job Training Improvement Act - October 6. 2006

• Enhancing American Competitiveness - April 6, 2006

• National Emergency Grants: Increasing Flexibility for Displaced Workers - September 23, 2005

• Myth vs. FACT:  Recreational Marine Employment Act (H.R. 940) - April 13, 2005

• FACT vs. FICTION:  Job Training Improvement Act (H.R. 27) - March 2, 2005
• The Job Training Improvement Act:  Strengthening & Improving America’s Job Training System - March 2, 2005

Dear Colleague Letters:

• Support More JOBS for Workers Displaced by Hurricane Katrina - September 20, 2005

• Support More JOBS for Displaced Workers as a Result of Hurricane Katrina - September 16, 2005

• Oppose the Kildee Motion to Recommit - March 2, 2005

• Oppose the Unnecessary Velazquez Amendment - March 2, 2005

• Want to Help Americans Get Job Training?  Scott Amendment Says Faith-Based Institutions Need Not Apply - March 2, 2005

• Broad & Diverse Coalition Supports the Job Training Improvement Act (H.R. 27) - March 2, 2005

• Widespread Support for Protecting the Rights of Faith-Based Institutions; Oppose the Scott Amendment - March 2, 2005

• Protect the Rights of Faith-Based Institutions Under the Historic 1964 Civil Rights Act; Oppose the Scott Amendment - March 2, 2005

• Support the Needs of the Most At-Risk Youth; Oppose the Tierney Amendment - March 2, 2005

• The Backbone of a Strong Economy is a Well-Trained and Highly-Skilled Workforce - March 2, 2005

• Personal Reemployment Accounts Provide Critical Services to Job Seekers and Bolster the U.S. Job Training System - March 1, 2005 

• Help Veterans Get Job Training and Assistance - March 1, 2005 

• Support Strengthening Adult Education Programs - March 1, 2005 

• Democrat Status Quo Plan Fails to Strengthen or Reform America’s Job Training Programs - March 1, 2005 

• Latino Coalition for Faith & Community Initiatives Strongly Supports the Job Training Improvement Act (H.R. 27) - March 1, 2005 

• Job Training Improvement Act (H.R. 27) Strengthens Services for Individuals with Disabilities - March 1, 2005

• Protect the Rights of Faith-Based Institutions - February 28, 2004

• Strengthen Job Training Programs - February 28, 2005

• Protect the Civil Liberties of Faith-Based Service Providers; Cosponsor the Job Training Improvement Act (H.R. 27) - February 15, 2005

• Widespread Support for Protecting the Civil Liberties of Faith-Based Service Providers - February 8, 2005

• Strengthen Job Training Programs to Strengthen the Economy; Cosponsor the Job Training Improvement Act (H.R. 27) - February 1, 2005

Committee Hearings and Markups:

• On April 13, 2005, the Full Committee held a markup of H.R. 940, the Recreational Marine Employment Act, and approved the bill by a vote of 27-18.  Opening Statements and Related Documents

• On March 10, 2005, the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections held a markup of H.R. 940, the Recreational Marine Employment Act, and approved the bill by a vote of 6-5.  Opening Statements and Related Documents

• On February 16 & 17, 2005, the House Education & the Workforce Committee held a markup of H.R. 27, the Job Training Improvement Act of 2005 and approved the bill by a vote of 26-20.  Opening Statements and Related Documents

• On February 9, 2005, the 21st Century Competitiveness Subcommittee held a markup of H.R. 27, the Job Training Improvement Act of 2005 and approved the bill by a vote of 18-15.  Opening Statements and Related Documents

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