HR 5814 · 98th Congress · Labor and Employment
Income and Jobs Action Act of 1984
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Executive Comment Received From Federal Reserve.(1984-10-09)
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Income and Jobs Action Act of 1984 - Declares that every adult American able and willing to earn a living through paid work has the right to a free choice among opportunities for useful, productive and fulfilling paid employment (part- or full-time) at decent wages or for self-employment. Directs all Federal agencies to plan and carry out their policies, projects, programs, and budgets so as to contribute to establishing and maintaining conditions under which all adult Americans may freely exercise this right. Prohibits the Federal Reserve System or any other Federal agency from directly or indirectly promoting recession, stagnation, or involuntary unemployment as a means of reducing wages and salaries or inflation. Declares that every adult American unable to work for pay has the right to an adequate standard of living that rises with increases in the wealth and productivity of the society. Provides that no adult American shall be judged unable to work merely because of the unavailability of suitable paid employement opportunities at a given time or place or because of the lack of previous employment. Requires, in the absence of such opportunities and until such opportunities can …
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