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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-2nd) introduced the Workforce Recovery and Training Services Act July 22.
According to a release, the legislation is designed to address the needs of workers in a post-COVID-19 job market. It authorizes the Department of Labor to disburse $3.5 billion to states, with priority given to higher impacted areas. Sen. Steven Daines (R-Mont.) introduced the Senate companion legislation earlier this week.
The legislation includes:
“We are living in a world that has been changed by COVID, and our legislative priorities need to support our communities and our workers to address the needs of our new environment,” stated Van Drew “The Workforce Recovery and Training Services Act will ensure that those that are the hardest-hit in our community are able to receive necessary preparation for new opportunities.”