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HR 2621 United States House · 117th Congress

Forestry Education and Workforce Development Act of 2021

Summary
Forestry Education and Workforce Development Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to make grants to eligible institutions to carry out forestry education and workforce development programs to prepare students for careers in forestry. The amount of grant funds awarded each fiscal year to land grant colleges or universities shall be equal to the amount of grant funds awarded to other institutions of higher education and area career and technical education schools. Enrollees in Civilian Conservation Centers may provide assistance in carrying out reforestation activities in priority areas, as determined by USDA.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs USDA to allocate grant funds for forestry education programs, increasing government spending on workforce development as a fiscal management action.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides USDA grants for forestry education programs at higher education institutions, directly funding workforce development in education.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Apr 2021
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Introduced Apr 16, 2021 Last action Jun 15, 2021
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Jun 15, 2021
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
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Apr 16, 2021
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Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Apr 16, 2021
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