S 427 · 95th Congress · Labor and Employment

Public Works Employment Act

Introduced 1977-01-25· Sponsored by Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Senate vitiated its action on passage.(1977-03-10)

Recorded Votes

PassedSenate · 1977-03-10
Yea 74Nay 11
PassedSenate · 1977-03-10
Yea 74Nay 11

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Title I: Public Works Employment - Public Works Employment Act - Authorizes to be appropriated a sum not to exceed $2,000,000,000 for the purpose of making grants to States and local governments for local public works projects with respect to which unsuccessful applications for grants were made prior to December 23, 1976, under the Public Works Employment Act of 1976. Authorizes an additional sum not to exceed $2,000,000,000 for the purpose of making grants for local public works projects which are eligible for grants under title I of the Public Works Employment Act of 1976, including projects for which grant applications are pending, and for projects for the construction or improvement of health care or rehabilitation facilities owned and operated by private nonprofit entities. Limits the Federal share for any such project to 80 percent of its cost. Sets forth guidelines for making grants under this title, including the consideration of unemployment rates in grant allocation. Stipulates that up to two and one-half percent of funds appropriated under this title shall be available for projects requested by Indian Tribes of Alaska Native organizations. Title II: Youth Community Impro…

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Cosponsors (10)

8 Democrats2 Republicans