Vocational And Technical Education
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Supporting the goals and ideals of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. [HR-349]
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Supporting the goals and ideals of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. Supports the goals and ideals of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, recognizes the importance of career and technical education in preparing a well-educated and skilled workforce, and encourages the promotion of such training as an option for students.
Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Introduced In House on 07/08/2015
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that investing in the Nation's skilled workforce is investing in the Nation's economy, and that in accordance with existing law, the House of Representatives should promote public and private partnerships to increase training programs, tax incentives, industry and State apprenticeships, and for other purposes. [HR-286]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that investing in the Nation's skilled workforce is investing in the Nation's economy, and that in accordance with existing law, the House of Representatives should promote public and private partnerships to increase training programs, tax incentives, industry and State apprenticeships, and for other purposes. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that greater investment in the skilled and technical workforce is needed and all appropriate measures should be taken to ensure such workforce
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Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel T. Kildee
Introduced In House on 06/01/2015
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Recognizing the challenges and burdens associated with the rising costs of a college education. [HCR-10]
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[Student Loans ]
Recognizing the challenges and burdens associated with the rising costs of a college education. Recognizes the challenges and burdens associated with rising college costs. Acknowledges the benefits of community colleges in providing an affordable and cost-effective way to obtain a college degree. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the America's College Promise proposal. Expresses a commitment to pursuing strategies in the 114th Congress that will make college more affordable and accessible for all students.
Sponsored by: Rep. Juan Vargas
Introduced In House on 01/27/2015
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Supporting Academic Freedom through Regulatory Relief Act [HB-970]
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[Student Loans ]
Supporting Academic Freedom through Regulatory Relief Act Repeals certain Department of Education (ED) regulations that for purposes of determining whether a school is eligible to participate in programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA): (1) require institutions of higher education (IHEs) and postsecondary vocational institutions (except religious schools) to be legally authorized by the state in which they are situated, (2) delineate what such legal authorization requires of states and schools, (3) impose standards and disclosure requirements
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Referred To The Subcommittee On Higher Education And Workforce Training. on 04/29/2015
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Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015 [HB-953]
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Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015 Directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to convene a Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force to develop: (1) best practices for pain management and prescribing pain medication, and (2) a strategy for disseminating such best practices. Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Attorney General to make grants to: states (with priority to states that provide civil liability protection for first responders, health professionals, and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Higher Education And Workforce Training. on 04/29/2015
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STEM PREP Act of 2015 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Professional Readiness Education Preparation Act [HB-922]
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STEM PREP Act of 2015 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Professional Readiness Education Preparation Act This bill amends the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to replace the TECH prep grant program with a STEM prep grant program for career and technical education programs focused on training students to enter the STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) fields. A grant-receiving consortium may include a nonprofit institution of higher education offering a one-year certificate program or a
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alma S. Adams
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 04/29/2015
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New Chance for a New Start in Life Act of 2015 [HB-78]
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New Chance for a New Start in Life Act of 2015 Directs the Secretary of Labor to make grants to state and local governments and Indian tribes to carry out employment training programs to assist long-term unemployed persons obtain the skills and training to re-enter the workforce and fill jobs in sectors of the economy projected to have the highest rates of demand during the period 2014 through 2024. Prescribes certain grant condition and use requirements. Declares that receiving services or compensation under this Act shall not cause any reduction
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Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel T. Kildee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Higher Education And Workforce Training. on 04/29/2015
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Transform Education in America through Choice Act of 2015 [HB-773]
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[Disabilities ]
Transform Education in America through Choice Act of 2015 Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow states to allocate school improvement grant funds among their local educational agencies (LEAs) on the basis of the number of children whose family income lies below the federal poverty level and who are enrolled in the public and state-accredited private schools within each LEA's geographic jurisdiction. Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to allow states that have established a program allowing the parents
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted S. Yoho
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 04/29/2015
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Corrections and Recidivism Reduction Act of 2016 [HB-759]
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[Public Safety ]
Corrections and Recidivism Reduction Act of 2016 Directs the Attorney General to: (1) develop a Post-Sentencing Risk and Needs Assessment System; (2) make recommendations regarding recidivism reduction programs and productive activities (programs); (3) conduct ongoing research and data analysis on the best practices relating to the use of offender risk and needs assessment tools, the best available tools, the most effective and efficient uses of such tools, and the most effective programs for prisoners classified at different recidivism risk levels
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Judiciary. H. Rept. 114-894. on 12/23/2016
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American Manufacturing Jobs for Students Act [HB-645]
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[Manufacturing ]
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[Small Business ]
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American Manufacturing Jobs for Students Act Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education, when awarding grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) for school counseling programs, to give special consideration to coordinated efforts to significantly engage students in manufacturing careers. Requires such programs to provide students in grades 7-12 with: (1) information on career and educational pathways leading to jobs and career opportunities in the LEA's geographic area, particularly in the manufacturing
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Sponsored by: Rep. Julia Brownley
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 04/29/2015
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SERVICE Act Supporting, Employing, and Recognizing Veterans in Communities Everywhere Act [HB-6062]
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SERVICE Act Supporting, Employing, and Recognizing Veterans in Communities Everywhere Act
Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 10/19/2016
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West Los Angeles Leasing Act of 2016 [HB-5936]
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West Los Angeles Leasing Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out the following leases at the VA's West Los Angeles Campus in Los Angeles, California: any enhanced-use lease of real property for supportive housing that principally benefits veterans and their families; any lease of real property for not to exceed 50 years to a third party for services that principally benefit veterans and their families and that are related to health and wellness, education, vocational training and employment,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Signed By President. on 09/29/2016
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 [HB-5926]
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[Medicare and Medicaid ]
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Provides FY2017 appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and several related agencies. Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2017 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Provides FY2017 appropriations for agencies and programs within the Department of Labor. Provides appropriations to the Employment and Training Administration for: Training and Employment Services, the Job Corps, Community Service Employment
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Cole
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 114-699, By Mr. Cole. on 07/22/2016
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To amend section 6 of the Joint Resolution entitled "A Joint Resolution to approve the Covenant To Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, and for other purposes". [HB-5888]
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To amend section 6 of the Joint Resolution entitled "A Joint Resolution to approve the Covenant To Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, and for other purposes". This bill amends the "Joint Resolution to approve the Covenant To Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America" to extend until December 31, 2029, the transition period during which the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall regulate immigration
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gregorio Sablan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Indian, Insular And Alaska Native Affairs. on 08/04/2016
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Secure the Northern Triangle Act [HB-5850]
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Secure the Northern Triangle Act
Sponsored by: Rep. James P. McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 09/19/2016
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Urban Progress Act of 2016 [HB-5671]
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Urban Progress Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Nutrition. on 08/30/2016
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Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, and Creativity for Careers Act Four C's for Careers Act [HB-5663]
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Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, and Creativity for Careers Act Four C's for Careers Act This bill amends the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to revise requirements for the local use of funds received by eligible recipients under the Act to support their career and technical education programs. The bill requires such funds to be used by eligible recipients to support career and technical education programs that: train career guidance and academic counselors to use labor market information in assisting students
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan A. Costello
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 09/19/2016
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Stepping Up to STEM Education Act [HB-565]
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Stepping Up to STEM Education Act Amends the Department of Education Organization Act to establish an Advanced Research Projects Agency for Education within the Department of Education to pursue breakthrough research and development in educational technology and to facilitate the effective use of that technology to improve student achievement. Directs the Secretary of Education to award matching grants to state-based science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computer science (STEM) networks or similar organizations of STEM stakeholders
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 04/29/2015
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Equity in Career and Technical Education Act of 2016 [HB-5641]
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Equity in Career and Technical Education Act of 2016 This bill amends the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to require state and local educational agencies to conduct an annual equity gap assessment for career and technical education programs of study and create plans on how to reduce the gap. The "equity gap" consists of the gaps in participation and performance between students based on gender, race, and certain special populations. The bill requires states to provide professional development and technical assistance to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Susan A. Davis
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 09/19/2016
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LEARNS Act Leveraging Effective Apprenticeships to Rebuild National Skills Act [HB-5635]
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LEARNS Act Leveraging Effective Apprenticeships to Rebuild National Skills Act This bill establishes, in the Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor, an Office of Apprenticeship to: determine whether an apprenticeship program meets requirements for registration and maintains the standards necessary to remain registered, manage the national apprenticeship system (the collective group of registered apprenticeship programs and pre-apprenticeship programs in the nation), and make grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Higher Education And Workforce Training. on 09/19/2016