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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
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 21st 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 Click HERE for information on this issue in the 108th Congress (2003-2004)
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 21st Century Job Surveys Resolution - January 4, 2005
Workforce Committee Leaders Introduce Legislation to Strengthen & Improve America’s Job Training System - January 4, 2005
Bill Summary:
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
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
Click HERE for information on this issue in the 108th Congress (2003-2004)
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