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Proposal:Jobs Now Act of 2019

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.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Jobs Now Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of Labor to carry out a two-year pilot program to award grants to general local governmental units or community-based organizations to retain, employ, or train employees who provide a local government unit with a public service (i.e., job creation). At least 50% of grant funds must be used to retain employees who would otherwise be laid off due to budget cuts.

Labor must encourage grantees to use grant funds to retain, employ, or train veterans, individuals with disabilities, individuals receiving unemployment benefits, or dislocated workers.

Bill Title

Jobs Now Act of 2019

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2019-03-07: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • 2019-03-07: Introduced in House
  • 2019-03-07: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

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