Bills · HR 291
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 291Agriculture and Food
CAREERS Act
INTRO JAN 9· LAST ACTION FEB 14
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to directly address critical workforce shortages and economic challenges in rural America. Many rural areas face issues like an aging population, young people moving away for better opportunities ('youth migration'), and a lack of skilled workers for emerging industries. By expanding the types of organizations that can receive grants and focusing on practical career training and industry partnerships, the bill could help keep and attract talent in rural communities.
If this bill becomes law, it means more federal money can go towards training programs that actually lead to jobs in specific, in-demand rural sectors. This could mean more stable, higher-paying jobs for rural residents and stronger local economies. If it doesn't pass, the existing program would continue, but without the added flexibility for vocational schools, the specific focus on career pathways and industry partnerships, and the extended funding authorization, potentially limiting its impact on addressing current rural workforce needs.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands eligibility for the RISE Grant Program to explicitly include 'area career and technical education schools,' alongside institutions of higher education.
This allows more types of educational institutions focused on vocational training to access federal funds for rural development.
PROVISION 02
Directs the program to support 'career pathway programs' and 'industry or sector partnerships' aimed at addressing workforce challenges and promoting skills development in rural communities.
This shifts the program's focus to more targeted, job-specific training aligned with local industry needs.
PROVISION 03
Requires local workforce development boards to be involved in career pathway programs to ensure they are integrated with broader local workforce efforts.
This helps ensure that training programs are relevant to actual job openings and local economic development strategies.
PROVISION 04
Specifies that grant funds can be used for training in crucial rural industries like telecommunications, healthcare, manufacturing, and agribusiness.
This targets support to sectors vital for rural economic growth and helps address specific skill gaps in those areas.
PROVISION 05
Extends the authorization for the RISE Grant Program to receive funding from fiscal years 2019-2023 to 2025-2030.
This ensures the program can continue to operate and receive federal appropriations for an additional five years.
SPONSORSHIP
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R· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSFEB 14
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
JAN 9
Introduced in House
JAN 9
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 291
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 9, 2025
Last actionFeb 14, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 9, 2025
House BillHR 291Agriculture and Food
CAREERS Act
INTRODUCED JAN 9, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 14, 2025
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
5
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