HR 2939 · 98th Congress · Labor and Employment

A bill to expand the eligibility of handicapped and other institutionalized individuals for training provided under the Job Training and Partnership Act.

Introduced 1983-05-09· Sponsored by Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.(1983-05-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Job Training Partnership Act to revise the definition of "economically disadvantaged" (for purposes of eligibility for training under such Act) to include, in cases permitted by regulations of the Secretary of Labor: (1) handicapped individuals living at home; and (2) individuals who are institutionalized or receiving services in, or are clients of, a sheltered workshop, prison, hospital or similar institution or in community care.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats