HR 2197 · 100th Congress · Labor and Employment

Guaranteed Job Opportunity Act

Introduced 1987-04-29· Sponsored by Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(1987-11-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Guaranteed Job Opportunity Act - Establishes a grant program to assist local job projects for unemployed individuals. Requires any eligible area (a county or comparable unit of local government) which desires to receive funds under this Act to establish a District Executive Council (District Council). Sets forth the responsibilities of the District Councils, which include: (1) selecting projects to be assisted (pursuant to criteria prescribed by the Secretary of Labor); (2) preparing project plans; and (3) preparing annual reports on District Council activities. Directs the Secretary to make grants to the District Councils for the purpose of assisting local job projects which meet the requirements of this Act. Sets forth eligibility requirements for individuals participating in such job projects. Sets forth certain limitations with regard to: (1) the number of participants who reside in any household; and (2) individual and family income. Sets forth job project requirements and limitations. Requires each eligible job project participant to receive: (1) the applicable wage; (2) benefits comparable to those received by employees in similar occupations; and (3) other support services …

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