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HR 8674 United States House · 117th Congress

Renewable Energy Jobs Act

Summary
Renewable Energy Jobs Act This bill directs the Department of Labor to establish a pilot program to award competitive grants to certain eligible entities (i.e., renewable energy and energy efficiency employers and workforce development boards as primary entities and institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and labor organizations as secondary entities) to train individuals for careers in the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes grants for renewable energy workforce training, directly promoting clean energy sector growth and job creation in renewable energy and energy efficiency industries.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes clean energy workforce development via grants for renewable energy/energy efficiency training, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates DOL-funded pilot program for renewable energy workforce training, directly advancing employment opportunities and skills development in growing industry.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Aug 2022
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Introduced Aug 5, 2022 Last action Aug 5, 2022
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Raul Ruiz
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