The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 6655, the A Stronger Workforce for America Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the skills gap and enhancing the economic competitiveness of the United States. Introduced by Representatives Virginia Foxx and Bobby Scott, and supported by RepFeenstra, RepBurgessOwens, RepAaronBean, and RepJahanaHayes, the legislation seeks to reform the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to expand skills development programs and facilitate the hiring, training, and retention of quality employees across various sectors, including businesses, manufacturers, and hospitals. The bill has garnered support from various lawmakers, with advocates emphasizing the necessity for American workers to acquire new skills to keep pace with rapid changes in the modern economy. Provisions from other related bills, such as the YouthBuild for the Future Act, have been included to provide additional support, like meals for job training program participants.
America’s economy is resilient, but the skills gap is prohibiting growth. Tonight, @HOUSEGOP took necessary action & passed “A Stronger Workforce for America Act.” This bill will provide needed reform to #WIOA & ensure more Americans succeed in a 21st century workforce.
I helped pass the Stronger Workforce for America Act to pave the way for a more dynamic and resilient workforce that is ready to tackle the challenges of today and the opportunities of tomorrow. https://t.co/2RegowS7nL
✅ The House just passed H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Committee leaders @virginiafoxx & @bobbyscott! This bill reforms WIOA to expand skills development programs & put more Americans on the pathway to successful careers.
WATCH: I spoke in support of the bipartisan #AStrongerWorkforceforAmerica Act, to reauthorize workforce development programs. This legislation includes provisions of my bill, the YouthBuild for the Future Act to provide meals for participants in job training programs. https://t.co/Pkj2LxVvVg
Innovation isn't just a buzzword—it's the key to a stronger workforce and a brighter future for all Americans. I'm proud to support the A Stronger Workforce for America Act and my One Door to Work Act to lift workers out of poverty, off of welfare, and into the workforce. https://t.co/kD3Yj8NFu9
📺WATCH @virginiafoxx advocate for H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act⬇️ "American workers built this great nation. They deserve nothing but the best opportunity to succeed as rapid changes in the modern economy necessitate new skills in order to keep pace." https://t.co/YAOnJYcopn
Employers are struggling to find workers; workers are struggling to gain skills. It’s hurting America’s economic competitiveness. H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act, addresses these challenges. Here’s what they are saying about this bill⤵️ https://t.co/Lwf1fVpLck https://t.co/I3HAYzxIu4
A strong workforce builds a strong economy. That’s why I introduced legislation to help our businesses, manufacturers, hospitals, and other enterprises hire, train, and retain quality employees while supporting educational opportunities for their workers. https://t.co/OKj6ir8PlD