,,ii #aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #bddi ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,february #ae1 #bjah,ms4 ,cantwell 7for herself and ,ms4 ,hirono7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to require the ,secretary of ,energy to establish the #bast ,century ,energy ,workforce ,advisory ,board1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the #bast ,century ,energy ,workforce ,act of #bjah4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,board ,the term ,board means the #bast ,century ,energy ,workforce ,advisory ,board established under section #c7;a74 7#b7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,energy4 7#c7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#d7 ,minority-serving institution ,the term minority-serving institution means an institution of higher education eligible to receive funds under section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a774 7#e7 ,national ,laboratory ,the term ,national ,laboratory has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja74 7#f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 #c4 #bast ,century ,energy ,workforce ,advisory ,board 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a board1 to be known as the #bast ,century ,energy ,workforce ,advisory ,board1 to develop a strategy for the support and development of a skilled energy workforce that-- 7#a7 meets the current and future industry and labor needs of the energy sector2 7#b7 provides opportunities for students to become qualified for placement in traditional energy sector and clean energy sector jobs2 7#c7 aligns apprenticeship programs and workforce development programs to provide industry-recognized certifications and credentials2 7#d7 encourages leaders in the education system of the ,united ,states to equip students with the skills1 mentorships1 training1 and technical expertise necessary to fill the employment opportunities vital to managing and operating the energy- and manufacturing-related industries of the ,united ,states2 7#e7 appropriately supports other ,federal agencies2 7#f7 strengthens and more fully engages workforce training programs of the ,department and the ,national ,laboratories in carrying out the ,minorities in ,energy ,initiative of the ,department and other ,department workforce priorities2 7#g7 supports the design and replication of existing model energy curricula1 particularly in new and emerging technologies1 that leads to industry-wide credentials2 7#h7 develops plans to support and retrain displaced and unemployed energy sector workers2 and 7#i7 makes a ,department priority to provide education and job training to underrepresented groups1 including ethnic minorities1 ,indian tribes1 women1 veterans1 and socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall be composed of #i members1 with the initial members of the ,board to be appointed by the ,secretary not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,nominations ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,president's ,council of ,advisors on ,science and ,technology shall nominate for appointment to the ,board under paragraph 7#a7 not fewer than #ah individuals who meet the qualifications described in paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,qualifications ,each individual nominated for appointment to the ,board under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 be eminent in the field of economics or workforce development2 7,b7 have expertise in relevant traditional energy industries or clean energy industries2 7,c7 have expertise in secondary or postsecondary education2 7,d7 have expertise in energy workforce development or apprentice programs of ,states or units of local government2 7,e7 have expertise in relevant organized labor organizations2 or 7,f7 have expertise in bringing underrepresented groups1 including ethnic minorities1 women1 veterans1 and socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals1 into the workforce4 7#d7 ,representation ,the membership of the ,board shall be representative of the broad range of the energy industry1 labor organizations1 workforce development1 education1 minority participation1 cybersecurity1 and economics disciplines related to activities carried out under this section4 7#e7 ,limitation ,no individual shall be nominated for appointment to the ,board who is an employee of an entity applying for a grant under section #d4 7c7 ,advisory board review and recommendations 7#a7 ,determination by board ,in developing the strategy required under subsection 7a71 the ,board shall-- 7,a7 determine whether there are opportunities to more effectively and efficiently use the capabilities of the ,department in the development of a skilled energy workforce2 7,b7 identify ways in which the ,department could work with other relevant ,federal agencies1 ,states1 units of local government1 educational institutions1 labor1 and industry in the development of a skilled energy workforce2 7,c7 identify ways in which the ,department and ,national ,laboratories can-- 7i7 increase outreach to minority-serving institutions2 and 7ii7 make resources available to increase the number of skilled minorities and women trained to go into the energy- and manufacturing-related sectors2 7,d7 identify ways in which the ,department and ,national ,laboratories can-- 7i7 increase outreach to displaced and unemployed energy sector workers2 and 7ii7 make resources available to provide training to displaced and unemployed energy sector workers to reenter the energy workforce2 and 7,e7 identify the energy sectors in greatest need of workforce training and develop guidelines for the skills necessary to develop a workforce trained to work in those energy sectors4 7#b7 ,required analysis ,in developing the strategy required under subsection 7a71 the ,board shall analyze the effectiveness of-- 7,a7 existing ,department-directed support2 and 7,b7 developing energy workforce training programs4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,board is established under this section1 and each year thereafter1 the ,board shall submit to the ,secretary and ,congress1 and make public1 a report containing1 with respect to the strategy required under subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 the findings of the ,board2 and 7,b7 model energy curricula4 7d7 ,report by ,secretary ,not later than #ah months after the date on which the ,board is established under this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives a report that-- 7#a7 describes whether the ,secretary approves or disapproves the recommendations of the ,board under subsection 7c77#c72 and 7#b7 provides an implementation plan for recommendations approved by the ,board under paragraph 7#a74 7e7 ,clearinghouse ,based on the recommendations of the ,board under subsection 7c77#c71 the ,secretary shall establish a clearinghouse-- 7#a7 to maintain and update information and resources on training and workforce development programs for energy- and manufacturing-related jobs2 and 7#b7 to act as a resource1 and provide guidance1 for secondary schools1 institutions of higher education 7including community colleges and minority-serving institutions71 workforce development organizations1 labor management organizations1 and industry organizations that would like to develop and implement energy- and manufacturing-related training programs4 7f7 ,outreach to minority-,serving institutions ,in developing the strategy under subsection 7a71 the ,board shall-- 7#a7 give special consideration to increasing outreach to minority-serving institutions1 including-- 7,a7 part ,b institutions 7as defined in section #cbb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa772 7,b7 ,predominantly ,black institutions 7as defined in section #cga7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7c7772 7,c7 ,hispanic-serving institutions 7as defined in section #ejb7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja;a7a7772 and 7,d7 ,tribal ,colleges or ,universities 7as defined in section #caf7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c7b7772 7#b7 make resources available to minority-serving institutions with the objective of increasing the number of skilled minorities and women trained to go into the energy and manufacturing sectors2 and 7#c7 encourage industry to improve the opportunities for students of minority-serving institutions to participate in industry internships and cooperative work-study programs4 7g7 ,sunset ,the ,board shall remain in effect until ,september #cj1 #bjbb4 #d4 ,energy workforce pilot grant program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education1 shall establish a pilot program to award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities for job training programs that lead to an industry-recognized credential4 7b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an entity shall be a public or nonprofit organization or a consortium of public or nonprofit organizations that-- 7#a7 includes an advisory board of proportional participation1 as determined by the ,secretary1 of relevant organizations1 including-- 7,a7 relevant energy industry organizations1 including public and private employers2 7,b7 labor organizations2 7,c7 postsecondary education organizations2 and 7,d7 workforce development boards2 7#b7 demonstrates experience in implementing and operating job training and education programs2 7#c7 demonstrates the ability to recruit and support individuals who plan to work in the energy industry in the successful completion of relevant job training and education programs2 and 7#d7 provides students who complete the job training and education program with an industry-recognized credential4 7c7 ,applications ,eligible entities desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7d7 ,priority ,in selecting eligible entities to receive grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall prioritize applicants that-- 7#a7 house the job training and education programs in-- 7,a7 a community college or other institution of higher education that includes basic science and math education in the curriculum of the community college or other institution of higher education2 or 7,b7 an apprenticeship program registered with the ,department of ,labor or a ,state 7as defined in section #bjb of the ,energy ,conservation and ,production ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb77 7referred to in this section as a ,state72 7#b7 work with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs or veteran service organizations recognized by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs under section #eijb of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 to transition members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans to careers in the energy sector2 7#c7 work with-- 7,a7 ,indian tribes2 7,b7 tribal organizations 7as defined in section #cgfe of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7,c7 ,native ,american veterans 7as defined in section #cgfe of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code71 including veterans who are a ,descendant of a ,native 7as defined in section #c of the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb772 7#d7 apply as a ,state or regional consortia to leverage best practices already available in the ,state or region in which the community college or other institution of higher education is located2 7#e7 have a ,state-supported entity included in the consortium applying for the grant2 7#f7 include an apprenticeship program registered with the ,department of ,labor or a ,state as part of the job training and education program2 7#g7 provide support services and career coaching2 7#h7 provide introductory energy workforce development training2 7#i7 work with minority-serving institutions to provide job training to increase the number of skilled minorities and women in the energy sector2 or 7#aj7 provide job training for displaced and unemployed workers in the energy sector4 7e7 ,additional consideration ,in making grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider regional diversity4 7f7 ,limitation on applications ,an eligible entity may not submit1 either individually or as part of a joint application1 more than #a application for a grant under this section during any #a fiscal year4 7g7 ,limitations on amount of grant ,the amount of an individual grant for any #a fiscal year shall not exceed #b1jjj1jjj4 7h7 ,cost sharing 7#a7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of a job training and education program carried out using a grant under this section shall be not greater than #fe percent4 7#b7 ,non-,federal share 7,a7 ,in general ,the non-,federal share of the cost of a job training and education program carried out using a grant under this section shall consist of not less than #ej percent cash4 7,b7 ,limitation ,not greater than #ej percent of the non-,federal contribution of the total cost of a job training and education program carried out using a grant under this section may be in the form of in-kind contributions of goods or services fairly valued4 7i7 ,reduction of duplication ,prior to submitting an application for a grant under this section1 each applicant shall consult with the appropriate agencies of the ,federal ,government and coordinate the proposed activities of the applicant with existing ,state and local programs4 7j7 ,direct assistance ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall provide direct assistance 7including technical expertise1 wraparound services1 career coaching1 mentorships1 internships1 and partnerships7 to entities that receive a grant under this section4 7k7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance and capacity building to national and ,state energy partnerships1 including the entities described in subsection 7b77#a71 to leverage the existing job training and education programs of the ,department4 7l7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress and make publicly available on the website of the ,department an annual report on the program established under this section1 including a description of-- 7#a7 the entities receiving grants2 7#b7 the activities carried out using the grants2 7#c7 best practices used to leverage the investment of the ,federal ,government2 7#d7 the rate of employment for participants after completing a job training and education program carried out using a grant2 and 7#e7 an assessment of the results achieved by the program4 7m7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4