S 2811 · 98th Congress · Labor and Employment

United States Skills Corporation Act

Introduced 1984-06-28· Sponsored by Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.(1984-06-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] United States Skills Corporation Act - Authorizes the Director of the United States Skills Corporation established by this Act to make grants to State skills corporations. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 and 1986 for formula grants. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1989 for competitive grants. Requires the Director to reserve up to a specified amount from appropriations for competitive grants for the purpose of carrying out provisions for innovative grants. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1989 for administrative expenses relating to carrying out this Act. Requires a State Governor to designate or establish a quasi-public corporation, a public nonprofit corporation, or a State agency as the State skills corporation in order for the State to receive funds under this Act. Requires that such State skills corporation: (1) have as one of its principal corporate purposes the provision of a skill training and education program consistent with the employment needs of the State; (2) receive matching funds from direct State appropriation; and (3) receive financial support from business and industry in the State, together with information, technical assistance,…

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Cosponsors (3)

1 Democrat2 Republicans