Proposal:Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 3188
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act

This bill requires the Department of Labor to establish demonstration and pilot projects, through the awarding of grants or contracts, to facilitate training and education in advanced manufacturing.

A local educational entity (e.g., technical college, community college, or an entity that assists educationally underserved communities) in partnership with a manufacturer that employs individuals who have advanced manufacturing skills is eligible to receive such grants or contracts. The corresponding project must (1) develop skills and competencies in communities with expected growth in advanced manufacturing; (2) provide education and training for available and anticipated jobs in advanced manufacturing; (3) educate individuals about career advancement opportunities within advanced manufacturing; and (4) give priority to incumbent workers, dislocated workers, and unemployed individuals.

Bill Title

Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2020-01-14: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
• 2020-01-14: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.