,i #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #aafh ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,february #ac1 #bjai ,mr4 ,ryan 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,thompson of ,mississippi1 ,mr4 ,khanna1 ,ms4 ,clarke of ,new ,york1 and ,mr4 ,soto7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,education and ,labor1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,ways and ,means1 ,energy and ,commerce1 ,financial ,services1 ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 ,natural ,resources1 ,oversight and ,reform1 ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,judiciary1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to advance ,,stem education1 provide for improved worker training1 retention1 and advancement1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,working ,on ,rewarding and ,keeping ,employees ,resilient ,act or the ,,worker ,act4 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4 ,title ,i--,advancing ,,stem ,education ,subtitle ,a--,expansion of ,engineering ,programs at ,elementary and ,secondary ,schools ,sec4 #aja4 ,grant program4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,table of contents4 ,subtitle ,b--,expansion of ,maker ,education and ,makerspaces ,sec4 #aaj4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #aaa4 ,local uses of funds4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,effective date4 ,title ,,ii--,worker ,training1 ,retention1 and ,advancement ,subtitle ,a--,leveraging ,effective ,apprenticeships ,to ,rebuild ,national ,skills ,sec4 #bja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,definitions4 ,part #a--,promoting ,registered ,apprenticeships ,sec4 #baa4 ,promoting registered apprenticeship programs4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,promoting integration with postsecondary education4 ,part #b--,program ,development and ,enhancement ,sec4 #bba4 ,expanding registered apprenticeship programs4 ,subtitle ,b--,reemployment ,sec4 #bca4 ,requirement to provide reemployment bonus program under ,state unemployment compensation law4 ,sec4 #bcb4 ,coordinating ,state unemployment compensation programs with the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act4 ,sec4 #bcc4 ,permissible use of ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act funds for wage insurance4 ,sec4 #bcd4 ,training vouchers4 ,sec4 #bce4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,title ,,iii--,establishment of the ,distressed ,community ,investment ,agency ,sec4 #cja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,distressed ,community ,investment ,agency4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,redesignation of ,department of ,commerce to ,department of ,innovation and ,investment4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,redesignation of ,secretary of ,commerce to ,secretary of ,innovation and ,investment4 ,title ,,iv--,authorization of ,appropriations ,sec4 #dja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,i ,advancing ,,stem ,education ,a ,expansion of ,engineering ,programs at ,elementary and ,secondary ,schools #aja4 ,grant program ,part ,f of title ,,iv of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbea et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #dfja-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 7other than subpart #e7 before part2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations for subpart #e ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out subpart #e-- 7#a7 #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba2 and 7#b7 #ba1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 #e ,engineering ,education #dfea4 ,grant program authorized 7a7 ,in general ,from amounts appropriated under section #dfja7;c71 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to implement formal and informal engineering education programs in elementary schools and secondary schools to-- 7#a7 teach students the overall analytical and experimental approaches used in engineering and engineering technology2 and 7#b7 increase participation of under-represented student groups in the engineering and engineering technology pipeline4 7b7 ,maximum grant amount ,a grant awarded under this subpart may not exceed #a1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,matching funds ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this subpart shall provide non-,federal funds in amount equal to the grant amount4 ,such non-,federal funds may include in-kind support 7such as equipment1 supplies1 materials1 and participation of personnel in the development and implementation of activities to be carried out under the grant74 7d7 ,uses of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this subpart shall use such funds to carry out a program that-- 7,a7 provides engineering instructional materials based on review and analysis of the effectiveness of existing formal1 or informal research-based and evidenced-based locally relevant instructional materials2 7,b7 provides professional development for pre-service and in-service teachers to teach engineering2 7,c7 provides instructions on engineering and engineering technology during normal classroom hours or after school2 7,d7 incorporates evidence-based practices to increase diversity of student groups participating in the program2 7,e7 encourages participation of engineers from local private and public organizations to mentor the teachers and students2 and 7,f7 encourages engineering faculty and students from institutions of higher education as mentors for the elementary school or secondary school students1 and teachers as appropriate4 7#b7 ,public-private partnerships ,each eligible entity awarded a grant under this subpart shall be encouraged to carry out the program funded under the grant in partnership with one or more of the following3 7,a7 ,elementary schools or secondary schools receiving assistance under this subpart4 7,b7 ,institutions of higher education4 7,c7 ,private sector businesses4 7,d7 ,nonprofit organizations4 7,e7 ,community-based organizations4 7,f7 ,public or private entities with demonstrated record of success in delivering educational support4 7,g7 ,summer school programs4 7e7 ,applications ,an application for a grant under this subpart submitted by an eligible entity shall demonstrate long-term commitment for the proposed program through-- 7#a7 providing laboratory and instructional space2 7#b7 establishing ongoing professional training programs for pre-service and in-service teachers and teachers in-residence2 and 7#c7 commitment to scaling successful programs for engineering and engineering technology education in elementary schools and secondary schools under the jurisdiction of the eligible entity4 7f7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this subpart1 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that serve under-represented minorities in engineering4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a consortia of local educational agencies2 or 7,b7 a local educational agency that is not receiving a subgrant under this subpart for the fiscal year for which the agency is applying for a grant under this subpart4 7#b7 ,instructional materials ,the term instructional materials means materials that-- 7,a7 emphasize-- 7i7 engineering fundamentals and concepts1 problem-based learning2 and 7ii7 essential skills such as systems thinking1 creativity1 teamwork1 communication1 and ethical considerations2 7,b7 are designed to introduce students to modern engineering and engineering technology tools such as computer-aided design1 computer-aided manufacturing1 statistical analysis1 codes and standards1 human factors1 and reliability analysis2 and 7,c7 are aligned with and integrated into relevant science1 engineering1 and mathematics standards that may exist in the applicable ,state or may be developed4 #dfeb4 ,annual report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the first grant is awarded under this subpart1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall provide a report to ,congress on activities and results under this subpart4 ,such reports shall describe-- 7#a7 the total number of grant applications received for the preceding each year2 7#b7 the number and geographic distribution of the grants for such year and for all grants awarded under this subpart2 7#c7 participation of minority-serving institutions of higher education1 such as historically ,black colleges and universities and ,hispanic-serving institutions2 7#d7 participation of under-represented and economically disadvantaged student groups2 7#e7 plans for collaboration among eligible entities receiving a grant under this subpart2 7#f7 overall program outcomes and issues of concern2 and 7#g7 recommendations for program revisions to achieve the desired program outcome4 4 #ajb4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents in section #b of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dfdd the following3 ,subpart #e--;,engineering ,education #dfea4 ,grant program authorized4 #dfeb4 ,annual report to ,congress4 4 ,b ,expansion of ,maker ,education and ,makerspaces #aaj4 ,definitions ,section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ef7 ,maker education ,the term maker education means a hands-on learning approach that encourages students to imagine1 create1 innovate1 tinker1 and collaborate through the process of manufacturing1 testing1 and demonstrating their ideas4 7#eg7 ,makerspace ,the term makerspace means a community space that provides access to tools1 technology1 and knowledge for learners and entrepreneurs1 that result in the prototyping or creation of physical goods1 and which supports the development of educational opportunities for personal growth1 workforce training1 and early stage business ventures4 4 #aaa4 ,local uses of funds ,section #ace7;b77#b77;,i7 of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcee7;b77#b77;,i77 is amended by inserting 1 the application of maker education1 after makerspaces4 #aab4 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this subtitle shall take effect on ,july #a1 #bjai1 and as if enacted as part of the ,strengthening ,career and ,technical ,education for the #bast ,century ,act4 ,,ii ,worker ,training1 ,retention1 and ,advancement ,a ,leveraging ,effective ,apprenticeships ,to ,rebuild ,national ,skills #bja4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,leveraging ,effective ,apprenticeships to ,rebuild ,national ,skills ,act or the ,,learns ,act4 #bjb4 ,definitions ,in this subitle3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,office of ,apprenticeship appointed under section #baa7;a74 7#b7 ,career pathway ,the term career pathway has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#c7 ,educational service agency ,the term educational service agency-- 7,a7 has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja72 and 7,b7 includes a collaborative of those agencies4 7#d7 ,high school ,the term high school means a nonprofit institutional day or residential school that-- 7,a7 provides secondary education1 as determined under ,state law2 7,b7 grants a diploma1 as defined by the ,state2 and 7,c7 includes1 at least1 grade #ab4 7#e7 ,in-demand industry sector or occupation ,the term in-demand industry sector or occupation has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#f7 ,local and ,state workforce development boards ,the terms local workforce development board and ,state workforce development board have the meanings given the terms local board and ,state board1 respectively1 in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#g7 ,national apprenticeship system ,the term national apprenticeship system means the collective group of registered apprenticeship programs and pre-apprenticeship programs in the ,nation 7including the rules and regulations governing the #b types of programs74 7#h7 ,postsecondary educational institution ,the term postsecondary educational institution means an institution of higher education1 as defined in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb74 7#i7 ,pre-apprenticeship program ,the term pre-apprenticeship program means a program or set of strategies that-- 7,a7 is designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in a registered apprenticeship program2 7,b7 is carried out by an eligible entity described in section #baa7;b77#b77;,c7 that has an application approved under section #baa7;b77#c77 and that has a documented partnership with at least #a sponsor of a registered apprenticeship program2 and 7,c7 includes each of the following elements3 7i7 ,training 7including a curriculum for the training71 aligned with industry standards and reviewed and approved annually by sponsors of the registered apprenticeships within the documented partnership1 that will prepare individuals by teaching the skills and competencies needed to enter one or more registered apprenticeship programs4 7ii7 ,provision of hands-on training and theoretical education to individuals that-- 7,i7 accurately simulates the industry and occupational conditions of the registered apprenticeship program described in subparagraph 7,b72 7,,ii7 is carried out in a manner that includes proper observation of supervision and safety protocols2 and 7,,iii7 is carried out in a manner that does not displace a paid employee4 7iii7 ,a formal agreement with a sponsor of a registered apprenticeship program that would enable participants who successfully complete the pre-apprenticeship program to enter directly into the registered apprenticeship program 7if a place in the program is available71 and includes agreements concerning earning credit recognized by a postsecondary educational institution for skills and competencies acquired during the pre-apprenticeship program4 7#aj7 ,recognized postsecondary credential ,the term recognized postsecondary credential has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#aa7 ,registered apprenticeship program ,the term registered apprenticeship program means a program registered under the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7commonly known as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act2 #ej ,stat4 #ffd1 chapter #ffc2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq474 7#ab7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,labor1 acting through the ,administrator4 7#ac7 ,sponsor ,the term sponsor means an employer1 joint labor-management partnership1 trade association1 professional association1 labor organization1 or other entity that administers a registered apprenticeship program4 #a ,promoting ,registered ,apprenticeships #baa4 ,promoting registered apprenticeship programs 7a7 ,establishment of the office of apprenticeship 7#a7 ,office ,there is established1 in the ,employment and ,training ,administration of the ,department of ,labor1 an ,office of ,apprenticeship4 7#b7 ,administrator ,the ,office shall be headed by an ,administrator of the ,office of ,apprenticeship appointed by the ,assistant ,secretary for ,employment and ,training4 ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall appoint an individual who has the demonstrated knowledge of registered apprenticeship programs necessary to serve as the ,administrator4 7#c7 ,responsibilities ,the ,administrator1 through the ,office of ,apprenticeship1 shall carry out responsibilities including-- 7,a7 determining whether an apprenticeship program meets the requirements to become a registered apprenticeship program and maintains the standards necessary to remain a registered apprenticeship program2 7,b7 managing the national apprenticeship system2 7,c7 carrying out activities under subsection 7b7 to promote effective pre-apprenticeship programs2 7,d7 promoting awareness about registered apprenticeship programs1 including carrying out activities under subsection 7c72 7,e7 engaging in regular updates of the registration process1 ensuring that such process is easily accessible and efficient for use by sponsors of registered apprenticeship programs2 7,f7 regularly engaging with the ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,apprenticeships and ensure that the required reports of the ,committee are submitted to the ,secretary and transmitted to ,congress2 7,g7 promoting greater diversity in registered apprenticeship programs and pre-apprenticeship programs1 including by promoting outreach to underrepresented populations1 youth1 and veterans and supporting the development of apprenticeship models2 7,h7 providing for evaluations and research1 as described in subsection 7e72 7,i7 providing technical assistance to sponsors of registered apprenticeship programs1 entities who are interested in developing and becoming sponsors of registered apprenticeship programs1 and eligible entities carrying out pre-apprenticeship programs2 and 7,j7 coordinating and aligning registered apprenticeship programs with other ,federal education and training programs1 including those authorized under the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq47 and the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq474 7b7 ,supporting the development of pre-,apprenticeship programs 7#a7 ,support ,the ,secretary shall support the development of pre-apprenticeship programs4 7#b7 ,grants 7,a7 ,in general ,using funds available under subsection 7f71 the ,secretary shall make grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities to provide the ,federal share of the cost of carrying out projects that support that development4 7,b7 ,period ,the ,secretary shall make initial grants under this paragraph for periods of not more than #c years1 except that if an eligible entity demonstrates satisfactory performance under paragraph 7#f7 by the end of that third year1 the ,secretary may extend the grant period up to an additional #a year for that entity4 7,c7 ,eligible entity ,to be eligible to receive a grant from the ,secretary under this subsection1 an entity shall be a public-private partnership consisting of-- 7i7 a local educational agency1 high school1 area career and technical education school 7as defined in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb771 educational service agency 7as defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja771 #b- or #d-year postsecondary educational institution1 or collaborative of such entities2 7ii7 in a ,state with a ,state entity recognized by the ,secretary of ,labor to register apprenticeship programs in that ,state1 that entity2 7iii7 an industry or business1 consisting of an employer1 a group of employers1 a trade association1 a professional association1 or an entity that sponsors a registered apprenticeship program2 7iv7 a ,state workforce development board or local workforce development board2 and 7v7 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,i7 a labor organization associated with the industry or occupation related to the pre-apprenticeship program involved2 and 7,,ii7 a community-based organization that provides pre-apprenticeship programs1 as appropriate4 7#c7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant from the ,secretary under this subsection1 an entity shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including-- 7,a7 a description of the training and curriculum described in section #bjc7i77;,c77i71 and how the proposed pre-apprenticeship program makes individuals who successfully complete the pre-apprenticeship program qualified to enter into an established registered apprenticeship program2 7,b7 evidence that there are or will be sufficient openings available in the registered apprenticeship program referenced in subparagraph 7,a7 to enable the registered apprenticeship program sponsor to place into a corresponding registered apprenticeship those individuals who successfully complete the pre-apprenticeship program2 7,c7 information about the entity that demonstrates the existence of an active1 advisory partnership between the partners described in paragraph 7#b77;,c7 and the capacity1 of a training and education provider in the entity1 to provide the training and education services necessary for a pre-apprenticeship program2 and 7,d7 information about the proposed pre-apprenticeship program that demonstrates-- 7i7 that the program is in an in-demand industry or occupation in the region in which the project is located2 7ii7 the use of integrated work-based and academic learning that may include training in the workplace2 7iii7 the inclusion of career exploration focused activities1 such as job shadowing1 career information activities1 and rsum preparation1 in the program2 7iv7 if the entity carrying out the project includes a high school1 that the model to be used for the program leads to a high school diploma for participants without such a diploma2 7v7 how the pre-apprenticeship program is aligned with and leverages resources of career and technical education programs1 programs and services authorized under the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq471 or activities of entities that provide supportive services for participants in pre-apprenticeship programs2 and 7vi7 that the project aligns with an established registered apprenticeship program1 including that the model used for the program leads to the attainment of skills and competencies necessary for entrance into the registered apprenticeship program for participants4 7#d7 ,use of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall use the grant funds to carry out a project that implements a pre-apprenticeship program4 7,b7 ,required activities ,the eligible entity shall use the grant funds-- 7i7 to pay for the cost of training or education associated with the pre-apprenticeship program2 7ii7 for curriculum development that align with the requirements of the appropriate registered apprenticeship programs and learning assessments2 7iii7 to maintain a connection between the pre-apprenticeship program and registered apprenticeship program2 7iv7 for assessments of potential participants for1 and enrollment of the participants in1 the pre-apprenticeship program2 and 7v7 to conduct evaluations described in paragraph 7#f77;,b74 7,c7 ,allowable activities ,the eligible entity may use the grant funds for-- 7i7 teacher training1 including providing externship opportunities for teachers to learn about the skill needs of the industry or occupation that the pre-apprenticeship program focuses on2 7ii7 stipends for participants during work-based training in the program2 or 7iii7 coordination of activities under this subsection with activities carried out under the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq47 or the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq474 7#e7 ,federal share 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the cost described in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 shall be #ge percent4 7,b7 ,non-,federal share ,the eligible entity may contribute the non-,federal share of the cost in cash or in-kind1 fairly evaluated1 including plant1 equipment1 or services4 7#f7 ,performance 7,a7 ,measures ,the ,secretary shall identify a set of common measures that1 at a minimum1 include measures of entry into a registered apprenticeship program and that are aligned with performance accountability measures described in section #aaf7;c7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cada7;c77 for the local workforce development area 7meaning a local area1 as defined in section #c of that ,act7 and with corresponding measures under the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq471 as appropriate4 7,b7 ,evaluations ,each eligible entity that receives a grant to carry out a project under this subsection shall arrange for another qualified entity to conduct an evaluation1 or shall participate in a ,department of ,labor sponsored evaluation1 of the project using the identified common measures1 and shall1 to the extent practicable1 cooperate with the evaluator in any evaluations of activities carried out under this section4 7,c7 ,extensions ,the ,secretary shall use the results of an evaluation for a project to determine whether to extend the grant period1 or renew a grant1 for the project under paragraph 7#b77;,b74 7c7 ,promoting awareness of registered apprenticeship programs 7#a7 ,in general ,to promote awareness about registered apprenticeship programs1 the ,secretary1 in cooperation with the ,secretary of ,education and the ,secretary of ,commerce1 shall ensure that timely1 current information about the value of registered apprenticeship programs in the labor market is made available through a range of widely accessible formats and venues4 ,the information shall be made available to businesses1 trade associations1 professional associations1 students1 parents1 workers1 educational institutions1 workforce and economic development organizations1 and ,state and local elected officials4 7#b7 ,information for state and local workforce development boards ,to promote awareness about registered apprenticeship programs within the workforce development system1 the ,secretary shall disseminate information on the value of registered apprenticeship programs1 to ,state and local workforce development boards described in subsection 7b77#b77;,c77iv71 which information shall include-- 7,a7 a list of registered apprenticeship programs in the ,state involved2 7,b7 guidance for training staff of the workforce development system within the ,state on the value of registered apprenticeship programs1 including relevant placement1 retention and earnings information1 as a training option for participants2 7,c7 guidance on how individual training accounts under section #acd7;c77#c7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cagd7;c77#c77 could be used by participants for a registered apprenticeship program2 and 7,d7 guidance on how performance accountability measures under section #aaf of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cada7 apply to participants in registered apprenticeship programs1 including relevant placement1 retention and earnings information4 7#c7 ,information for employers1 trade associations1 professional associations1 industry groups and labor organizations ,to promote awareness about registered apprenticeship programs to workers and employers1 the ,secretary1 in cooperation with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 shall provide information about the value of registered apprenticeship programs1 including relevant placement1 retention and earnings information1 through the one-stop delivery systems described in section #aba of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caea71 to employers1 trade associations1 professional associations1 industry groups1 and labor organizations1 which information shall include1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 a list of registered apprenticeship programs in the ,state2 7,b7 information on how to develop a registered apprenticeship program2 and 7,c7 information on financial resources available to assist with the establishment and implementation of registered apprenticeship programs4 7#d7 ,information for students and schools ,to promote awareness about registered apprenticeship programs among students and school staff1 the ,secretary1 in cooperation with the ,secretary of ,education1 shall disseminate information on the value of registered apprenticeship programs1 including relevant placement1 retention and earnings information1 to high schools1 area career and technical education schools 7as defined in subsection 7b77#b77;,c77i771 #b- and #d-year postsecondary educational institutions1 and educational service agencies1 to enable1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 parents to understand registered apprenticeship programs and their value in postsecondary education and career pathways2 7,b7 students to understand registered apprenticeship programs and their value in career pathways2 7,c7 career and academic counselors to understand registered apprenticeship programs as a valuable postsecondary education option for students leading to job placement in in-demand industries and occupations2 and 7,d7 school administrators1 workforce and economic development coordinators1 and teachers and faculty to assist with the development1 implementation1 and continuation of registered apprenticeship programs4 7d7 ,secretary's ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,apprenticeships 7#a7 ,establishment 7,a7 ,in general ,there is established in the ,department of ,labor a ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,apprenticeships1 referred to in this section as the ,advisory ,committee4 7,b7 ,composition ,the ,advisory ,committee shall have-- 7i7 #ba voting members appointed by the ,secretary1 composed of-- 7,i7 #g representatives of employers who participate in a registered apprenticeship program1 including employers who participate in a registered apprenticeship program sponsored by a joint labor-management partnership2 7,,ii7 #g representatives of labor organizations who have responsibility for the administration of a registered apprenticeship program sponsored by a joint labor-management partnership2 7,,iii7 #g representatives of ,state apprenticeship agencies1 community organizations with significant experience with a registered apprenticeship program1 and #b- or #d-year postsecondary educational institutions with at least one articulation agreement with the entity administering a registered apprenticeship program2 and 7ii7 members who are ex officio nonvoting representatives from the ,departments of ,labor1 ,commerce1 ,education1 ,energy1 ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and ,health and ,human ,services4 7,c7 ,qualifications ,the members shall be selected upon the basis of their experience and competence concerning apprenticeships4 7,d7 ,terms ,the ,secretary shall appoint the members for terms of #d years4 7#b7 ,chairperson ,the ,secretary shall designate one of the members of the ,advisory ,committee to serve as ,chairperson of the ,advisory ,committee4 7#c7 ,meetings ,the ,advisory ,committee shall hold not fewer than #b meetings during each calendar year4 ,all meetings of the ,advisory ,committee shall be open to the public4 ,a transcript shall be kept of each meeting and made available for public inspection4 7#d7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,committee shall advise1 consult with1 and make recommendations to the ,secretary on matters relating to the administration of this part and the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7commonly known as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act2 #ej ,stat4 #ffd1 chapter #ffc2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq474 7#e7 ,personnel 7,a7 ,procurement 7i7 ,in general ,the ,chairperson of the ,advisory ,committee may procure the temporary and intermittent services of voting members of the ,advisory ,committee under section #caji7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 at rates for individuals that do not exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level ,v of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecaf of such title4 7ii7 ,officers or employees of the ,united ,states ,all members of the ,advisory ,committee who are officers or employees of the ,united ,states shall serve without compensation in addition to that received for their services as officers or employees of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,staff ,the ,secretary shall supply the ,committee with an executive secretary and provide such secretarial1 clerical1 and other services as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to enable the ,advisory ,committee to conduct its business4 7#f7 ,permanent committee ,section #ad of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the advisory committee4 7e7 ,evaluations and research 7#a7 ,evaluations of programs and activities carried out under this part ,for the purpose of improving the management and effectiveness of the programs and activities carried out under this part1 the ,secretary shall provide for the continuing evaluation1 by an independent entity1 of the programs and activities1 including activities carried out under subsection 7a77#c77;,c74 ,such evaluations shall address-- 7,a7 the general effectiveness of such programs and activities in relation to their cost1 including the extent to which the programs and activities-- 7i7 improve the skill and employment competencies of participants in comparison to comparably situated individuals who did not participate in such programs and activities2 and 7ii7 to the extent feasible1 increase the level of total employment and recognized postsecondary credential attainment over the level that would have existed in the absence of such programs and activities2 7,b7 the impact of the programs and activities for the participants1 sponsors1 and employers2 7,c7 the return on investment of ,federal1 ,state1 local1 sponsor1 employer1 and other funding for registered apprenticeships to capture the full level of investment in1 and impact of1 registered apprenticeships2 7,d7 the longitudinal outcomes for participants in the programs and activities2 and 7,e7 the impact of specific policies on the general effectiveness of such programs and activities4 7#b7 ,research ,the ,secretary may conduct1 through an independent entity1 research on best practices in registered apprenticeship programs and pre-apprenticeship programs and other issues relating to such programs4 7#c7 ,techniques ,evaluations and research conducted under this subsection shall utilize appropriate methodology and research designs4 7#d7 ,reports ,the independent entity carrying out the evaluations described in paragraph 7#a7 or research described in paragraph 7#b7 shall prepare and submit to the ,secretary a final report containing the results of the evaluations or research1 respectively1 and including policy recommendations4 ,the final report shall be made available for public inspection4 ,not later than #cf months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall produce a final report related to the return on investment described in paragraph 7#a77;,c74 7#e7 ,reports to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the completion of all the final reports described in paragraph 7#d71 the ,secretary shall transmit the final reports to the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate4 7#f7 ,public access ,the ,secretary shall develop a mechanism to make research developed under this part publically available in a timely manner4 7f7 ,reservation ,the ,secretary shall reserve not less than #aj percent of the funds appropriated under subsection 7g7 for each fiscal year for grants to ,states4 ,a ,state that receives such a grant shall use the grant funds for the purpose of assisting the ,administrator in carrying out the activities under this section1 and may use the grant funds to support the voluntary establishment of a ,state apprenticeship office1 if no such office exists in the ,state4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj and each subsequent year4 #bab4 ,promoting integration with postsecondary education 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,collaborative ,the term ,collaborative means the ,registered ,apprenticeship-,college ,collaborative established under subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,secretaries ,the term ,secretaries means the ,secretary of ,labor1 acting through the ,administrator1 working jointly with the ,secretary of ,education1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary for the ,office of ,career1 ,technical1 and ,adult ,education4 7b7 ,collaborative with #b- and #d-,year postsecondary educational institutions 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretaries shall establish and maintain a voluntary ,registered ,apprenticeship-,college ,collaborative4 ,the ,collaborative shall consist of the sponsors carrying out registered apprenticeship programs1 #b- or #d-year postsecondary educational institutions1 and organizations that represent such programs or institutions1 that agree to meet certain criteria in order to support the purposes described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,purposes ,the ,collaborative shall support the purposes of-- 7,a7 promoting stronger connections between the registered apprenticeship programs involved and participating #b- and #d-year postsecondary educational institutions2 7,b7 promoting the translation of experience in a registered apprenticeship program to academic credit at participating #b- and #d-year postsecondary educational institutions2 7,c7 facilitating the enrollment of an individual who has completed a registered apprenticeship program 7referred to in this section as an apprentice7 at a participating #b- or #d-year postsecondary educational institution for the purpose of attaining academic credit toward an associate's or more advanced degree2 7,d7 advancing the attainment of associate's and more advanced degrees by apprentices2 7,e7 promoting the attainment of recognized postsecondary credentials with value in the labor market2 and 7,f7 expanding awareness about the value of registered apprenticeship programs as a postsecondary education option4 7#c7 ,participant requirements ,the ,secretaries shall establish criteria that any interested #b- or #d-year postsecondary educational institution or sponsor shall meet in order to participate in the ,collaborative1 which criteria shall include1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 for a #b- or #d-year postsecondary educational institution-- 7i7 agreement to recognize and accept the academic credit 7as assessed under subparagraph 7,b77i77 earned by an apprentice for1 and the assessment of the apprentice's learning in1 a registered apprenticeship program at another participating institution2 7ii7 agreement to have a formal articulation agreement with a participating sponsor of a registered apprenticeship program1 other than a #b- or #d-year postsecondary educational institution2 and 7iii7 agreement to provide certain information1 as determined by the ,secretaries1 to the ,collaborative2 and 7,b7 for a sponsor-- 7i7 agreement to participate in third-party evaluations of the quality and rigor of the program offerings in order to determine the value of academic credit for learning during a registered apprenticeship program2 7ii7 agreement to have a formal articulation agreement with a participating #b- or #d-year postsecondary educational institution2 and 7iii7 agreement to provide certain information1 as determined by the ,secretaries1 to the ,collaborative4 7#d7 ,memorandum of understanding 7,a7 ,in general ,in order to participate in the ,collaborative1 interested #b- or #d-year postsecondary educational institutions and sponsors shall agree to meet certain conditions determined by the ,secretaries4 7,b7 ,conditions ,such conditions shall address1 at a minimum-- 7i7 how learning during a registered apprenticeship program1 including related instruction and on-the-job training1 will be assessed for academic credit2 7ii7 how programs and procedures1 especially those related to admissions1 credit transfer1 and recognition of such learning will be structured to support accessibility for apprentices2 7iii7 how the structure and scheduling of courses will be developed in a way that supports the matriculation of apprentices2 and 7iv7 how residency requirements will support the transferability of credit earned by apprentices4 7#e7 ,publicly available information ,the ,secretaries shall maintain a publicly accessible website identifying1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 the participating members of the ,collaborative in each ,state2 7,b7 a model for articulation agreements1 and copies of some exemplary articulation agreements for illustrative purposes2 and 7,c7 such other information as the ,secretaries determine to be necessary to promote awareness of the ,collaborative and its members4 7#f7 ,use of funds 7,a7 ,administrative ,the ,secretaries shall use #cj percent of the funds appropriated under subsection 7c7 to establish and maintain the ,collaborative and the website referred to in paragraph 7#e71 to support the advisory committee referred to in paragraph 7#f71 and for technical assistance1 evaluation1 and research activities4 7,b7 ,for program participants ,the ,secretaries shall use #gj percent of the appropriated funds to carry out1 directly or by grant or contract with an eligible entity1 activities consisting of-- 7i7 providing funding to ,collaborative participants to support the development of articulation agreements with other ,collaborative participants2 7ii7 providing funding to the ,collaborative to support the assessment of learning during a registered apprenticeship program1 for academic credit2 7iii7 providing funding to the ,collaborative to support third-party evaluations of the quality and rigor of program offerings1 referred to in paragraph 7#c77;,b77i71 which evaluations shall be conducted by an entity that meets minimum criteria as established by the ,secretaries2 7iv7 providing curriculum development1 for participating institutions and sponsors2 and 7v7 carrying out other purposes that will help participating #b- and #d-year postsecondary educational institutions and sponsors meet the requirements of paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d74 7,c7 ,eligible entities ,to be eligible to receive a grant or contract under subparagraph 7,b71 an entity shall be a partnership comprised of-- 7i7 at least #a-1 #b-1 or #d-year postsecondary educational institution participating in the ,collaborative2 and 7ii7 at least #a sponsor of a registered apprenticeship program participating in the ,collaborative4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #e1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj and each subsequent year4 #b ,program ,development and ,enhancement #bba4 ,expanding registered apprenticeship programs 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide payments of assistance for eligible sponsors of new 7as of the date of submission of an application under subsection 7b77 registered apprenticeship programs1 or for eligible sponsors of existing registered apprenticeship programs that add employers as new 7as of such date7 partners1 which may include joint labor-management registered apprenticeship programs4 7b7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive payments under this section for a registered apprenticeship program1 a sponsor shall submit an application to the ,secretary including information demonstrating that 7as of the date of submission7-- 7#a7 7,a7 for a new registered apprenticeship program1 the program received recognition as a registered apprenticeship program within the #cf months preceding that date2 or 7,b7 for an existing registered apprenticeship program 7which may include joint labor-management registered apprenticeship programs71 employers were added as new partners within the #cf months preceding that date2 7#b7 the sponsor offered jobs that lead to economic self-sufficiency1 as determined by a local workforce development board located in the same local workforce development area 7meaning a local area1 as defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb772 7#c7 the sponsor has demonstrated success in enrolling1 instructing1 advancing1 and graduating individuals in the relevant registered apprenticeship program1 and in the employment of such individuals after completion of the program2 and 7#d7 the sponsor had not received a payment under subsection 7d7 for that registered apprenticeship program4 7c7 ,use of funds ,in providing assistance under this section1 the ,secretary shall arrange to provide payments as described in subsection 7a7 for eligible sponsors1 as funds are available under this section4 ,funds made available through such a payment shall be used to reimburse an eligible sponsor for the allowable costs of establishing or expanding the registered apprenticeship program involved4 ,the maximum total payment to any one sponsor may not exceed #be1jjj or #ej percent of the allowable costs4 7d7 ,disbursement ,the ,secretary shall enter into arrangements with ,state workforce development boards to make disbursements through the local workforce development boards described in subsection 7b77#b7 to provide the payments to the eligible sponsors4 7e7 ,evaluations ,sponsors receiving grants under this section shall1 to the extent practicable1 cooperate with the ,secretary in the conduct of evaluations of the activities carried out under this section4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj and each subsequent year4 7#b7 ,reservation ,the ,secretary may reserve #e percent of the amount appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year for distribution to the ,state workforce development boards and local workforce development boards1 to pay for the costs of the boards associated with making determinations under subsection 7b77#b7 and disbursements under subsection 7d71 and as funds remain available1 other costs of administration and management1 technical assistance1 research1 and evaluation under this subitle4 ,b ,reemployment #bca4 ,requirement to provide reemployment bonus program under ,state unemployment compensation law 7a7 ,in general ,section #cjc of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7n7 7#a7 ,for purposes of subsection 7a71 the ,state law of a ,state must provide for a reemployment bonus program1 to be approved by the ,secretary of ,labor1 under which a reemployment bonus1 in an amount specified under paragraph 7#b71 shall be paid1 immediately following the end of the #af-week period described in subparagraph 7,b71 to any individual described in paragraph 7#c7 who-- 7,a7 becomes employed by an employer other than the individual's most recent employer not later than #ab weeks after the date of the individual's initial claim for unemployment compensation2 and 7,b7 remains employed by such employer for a period of at least #af consecutive weeks4 7#b7 ,the amount of a reemployment bonus paid to an individual under paragraph 7#a7 shall be an amount equal to of the difference between the total amount of regular compensation that would be payable to the individual during the benefit year under the ,state law if the individual were not employed in any week of such benefit year and the total amount of such regular compensation paid to the individual during the benefit year prior the week in which the individual becomes employed as described in paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7#c7 ,an individual described in this paragraph is an individual who-- 7,a7 is eligible for unemployment compensation for the week before the week in which the individual becomes employed as described in paragraph 7#a77;,a72 and 7,b7 has been identified under subsection 7j7 as an individual likely to exhaust regular compensation4 7#d7 ,in this subsection1 the terms regular compensation and benefit year have the meanings given such terms in section #bje of the ,federal-,state ,extended ,unemployment ,compensation ,act of #aigj 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note74 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall1 with respect to a ,state1 apply to certifications for payment under section #cjb7;a7 of the ,social ,security ,act in years beginning after the end of the #bf-week period beginning on the first day of the first regularly scheduled session of the ,state legislature beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #bcb4 ,coordinating ,state unemployment compensation programs with the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7a7 ,referrals to ,,wioa services ,section #cjc7;j77#a77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc7;j77#a77;,b77 is amended by striking job search assistance services and inserting job search assistance1 training assistance1 job relocation support1 and income support services14 7b7 ,reemployment services and eligibility assessments ,section #cjf7;b77#c7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjf7;b77#c77 is amended by striking program integration and service delivery and inserting program integration1 service delivery1 support services1 and availability of training assistance4 #bcc4 ,permissible use of ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act funds for wage insurance 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #c of subtitle ,b of title ,i of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caga et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ace4 ,permissible use of funds for wage insurance 7a7 ,wage insurance for ,state unemployment compensation recipients ,a ,state may use funds allotted to the ,state under this chapter to provide a wage insurance program for individuals who file a claim under any ,state unemployment compensation law4 7b7 ,benefits ,the wage insurance program provided for in subsection 7a7 may pay1 for a period not to exceed #b years1 to a worker described in subsection 7c71 up to #ej percent of the difference between-- 7#a7 the average of the wages received by the worker over the last twelve months of employment2 and 7#b7 the wages received by the worker from reemployment4 7c7 ,individual eligibility ,the benefits described in subsection 7b7 may be paid to an individual who is a claimant for unemployment compensation at the time such individual obtains reemployment and who-- 7#a7 is at least #ej years of age1 or #de years of age if such individual lives in a distressed community2 7#b7 earns not more than #ej1jjj per year in wages from reemployment2 7#c7 is employed on a full-time basis as defined by the law of the ,state2 and 7#d7 is not employed by the employer from which the individual was last separated4 7d7 ,total amount of payments ,a ,state shall establish a maximum amount of payments per individual for purposes of payments described in subsection 7b7 during the eligibility period described in such subsection4 ,an employee shall report an increase in wages during the two-year period of participating in the wage insurance program and their total amount of payments shall reflect any modification4 7e7 ,non-,discrimination regarding wages ,an employer shall not pay a worker described in subsection 7c7 less than such employer pays to another worker in the same or substantially equivalent position4 7f7 ,distressed community defined ,the term distressed community means a geographic unit1 as defined by the ,secretary of ,commerce1 with-- 7#a7 a low per capita income2 7#b7 an unemployment rate below the national average2 or 7#c7 actual or threatened severe unemployment or economic adjustment problems4 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #acf of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caha7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,wage insurance activities ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the activities described in section #ace such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjbc and each fiscal year thereafter4 4 #bcd4 ,training vouchers 7a7 ,reference ,in this section1 any reference to a section or other provision shall be a reference to the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq474 7b7 ,functions of the ,state board ,section #aja7;d77#c7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caaa7;d77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking the semicolon and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,h7 the development of strategies to promote the integration of workforce development services to unemployment insurance claimants4 4 7c7 ,programs and activities in ,state plans ,section #ajc7;a77#b7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caac7;a77#b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,l7 the employment and training assistance authorized in this ,act4 7,m7 the job search support services authorized in this ,act4 4 7d7 ,local plans ,section #ajh7;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#ba71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#bb71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#bc7 a description of how training assistance will be administered4 4 7e7 ,required local employment and training activities for adults and dislocated workers 7#a7 ,training vouchers ,section #acd7;c77#c7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cagd7;c77#c77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77i7-- 7i7 by inserting a voucher for after used to provide2 and 7ii7 by redesignating subclauses 7,,ii71 7,,iii71 and 7,,iv7 as subclauses 7,,iii71 7,,iv71 and 7,v71 and after subclause 7,i7 the following3 7,,ii7 who select programs of training services that are linked to employment opportunities4 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,f7-- 7i7 in clause 7iii71 by deleting the clause heading and inserting ,training vouchers4-- and by striking through an individual training account and inserting through a training voucher2 and 7ii7 in clause 7iv71 by striking coordinate funding for individual training accounts with funding from other ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or private job training programs or sources and inserting and arrange for payment for such services through a training voucher4 ,such payments may not exceed #h1jjj for up to two years42 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,g77i71 and by striking individual training accounts and inserting training vouchers4 7#b7 ,income support ,section #acd7;d77#a77;,b7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cagd7;d77#a77;,b77 is amended-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by inserting provide income support for those adults and dislocated workers participating in a training program after enhancing employment2 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,duration and amounts ,the income support provided under clause 7i7 to individuals who are enrolled in training a weekly income stipend for up to #gh weeks after such individual exhausts unemployment insurance benefits1 to help cover training-related costs like childcare or transportation4 ,a participant's weekly stipend will be equal to #ajj percent or #ej percent of their unemployment insurance weekly benefit amount depending on whether1 at the time of participation1 their household income is below or above #acj percent of the ,federal poverty level4 4 #bce4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #acf of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhgb71 as amended by section #bcc7;b7 of this subtitle1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking and after #bjai12 and 7,b7 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjba1 #bjbb1 and #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking and after #bjai12 and 7,b7 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjba1 #bjbb1 and #bjbc4 ,,iii ,establishment of the ,distressed ,community ,investment ,agency #cja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,agency ,the term agency has the meaning given that term in section #eea of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,distressed community ,the term distressed community means a geographic unit1 as defined by the ,secretary of ,commerce1 with-- 7,a7 a low per capita income2 7,b7 an unemployment rate below the national average2 or 7,c7 actual or threatened severe unemployment or economic adjustment problems4 7#c7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a774 7#d7 ,state ,the term ,state means any ,state of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and any possession of the ,united ,states4 #cjb4 ,distressed ,community ,investment ,agency 7a7 ,in general ,there is established the ,distressed ,community ,investment ,agency within the ,department of ,commerce one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act with the mission of promoting1 establishing1 and strengthening venture capital investment in distressed communities1 including expenses of grants1 contracts1 and other agreements with public or private entities4 7b7 ,functions ,the ,distressed ,community ,investment ,agency shall-- 7#a7 coordinate the plans1 programs1 and operations of the ,federal ,government which affect or may contribute to the promotion1 establishment1 and strengthening of venture capital investment in distressed communities2 7#b7 promote the mobilization of activities and resources of ,state and local governments1 businesses and trade associations1 institutions of higher education1 foundations1 professional organizations1 and volunteer and other groups towards the promotion1 establishment1 and strengthening of venture capital investment in distressed communities2 7#c7 facilitate the coordination of the efforts of groups described in paragraph 7#b7 with those of agencies2 7#d7 establish satellite centers in distressed communities across the ,united ,states for the development1 collection1 summarization1 and dissemination of information helpful to persons1 ,state and local governments1 businesses and trade associations1 institutions of higher education1 foundations1 professional organizations1 and volunteer and other groups in undertaking or promoting venture capital investment in distressed communities2 7#e7 make grants1 including contracts and cooperative agreements1 to any ,state government or any agency thereof1 any regional entity1 any ,state-chartered development1 any institution of higher education1 or to any entity formed by two or more of the above entities to assist in establishing the satellite centers described in paragraph 7#d72 7#f7 provide technical and management assistance to public or private entities or organizations engaged in promoting1 establishing1 and strengthening venture capital investment in distressed communities through workforce development and retention1 attracting businesses and industries1 fostering innovation1 accelerating entrepreneurship and business growth1 and marketing local1 ,state1 and regional ecosystems2 and 7#g7 defray all or part of the costs of pilot or demonstration projects conducted by public or private entities or organizations which are designed to overcome the unique challenge of promoting1 establishing1 and strengthening venture capital investment in distressed communities1 or otherwise to further the purposes of this ,act4 7c7 ,responsibilities of the ,secretary of ,commerce ,the ,secretary of ,commerce1 to enable the ,distressed ,community ,investment ,agency to better execute the functions described in this section and with the participation of the ,economic ,development ,administration and other agencies1 as appropriate1 shall-- 7#a7 develop comprehensive plans and specific program goals for the ,distressed ,community ,investment ,agency2 7#b7 establish regular performance monitoring and reporting systems to assure that goals are being achieved2 7#c7 evaluate the impact of ,federal support in achieving the objectives established by this title2 7#d7 require a coordinated review of all proposed ,federal training and technical assistance activities in support of promoting1 establishing1 and strengthening venture capital investment in distressed communities to assure consistency with the program goals of the ,distressed ,community ,investment ,agency and to avoid duplication2 7#e7 convene1 for purposes of coordination1 meetings of the heads of agencies1 or their designees1 whose programs and activities may affect or contribute to the purposes of this title2 7#f7 convene economic development organizations1 venture capitalists1 startup founders1 entrepreneurs1 chambers of commerce1 and other representatives of the private sector who are engaged in growing venture capital investment in distressed communities or who could contribute to this growth to propose1 evaluate1 and coordinate governmental and private activities in furtherance of the objectives of this title2 7#g7 confer with and advise officials of ,state and local governments2 7#h7 provide the managerial and organizational framework through which joint or collaborative undertakings with agencies or private organizations can be planned and implemented2 and 7#i7 recommend appropriate legislative or executive actions4 7d7 ,responsibilities of other agencies 7#a7 ,cooperation ,the head of each agency1 or a representative designated by such head1 when and in the manner so requested by the ,secretary of ,commerce1 shall furnish information1 assistance1 and reports to1 and shall otherwise cooperate with1 the ,distressed ,community ,investment ,agency4 7#b7 ,designation of agency contact ,the head of each agency shall1 when so requested by the ,secretary of ,commerce1 designate the official to have primary and continuing responsibility for the participation and cooperation of that agency in matters related to promoting1 establishing1 and strengthening venture capital investment in distressed communities4 7#c7 ,agency contact duties ,each official designated pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 when so requested1 shall keep the ,secretary of ,commerce informed of all proposed budgets1 plans1 and programs of the agency of that official related to promoting1 establishing1 and strengthening venture capital investment in distressed communities4 7#d7 ,continuing role of agencies ,each agency shall continue all efforts to promote1 establish1 and strengthen venture capital investment in distressed communities1 and shall cooperate with the ,secretary of ,commerce in increasing the total ,federal effort4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,reports required by satellite centers ,not later than ,september #cj of each year1 each satellite center shall submit to the ,secretary of ,commerce a report on the activities of the center1 including the following3 7,a7 ,the center's performance in implementing the plans and meeting the specific program goals set for the prior fiscal year4 7,b7 ,the plans and specific program goals of the center for the next fiscal year4 7,c7 ,completed and ongoing joint and collaborative undertakings with the groups described in subsection 7b77#b74 7,d7 ,the services most used by the center4 7,e7 ,recommendations for improving the quality1 utility1 and delivery of services offered by the ,distressed ,community ,investment ,agency4 7,f7 ,any other information requested by the ,secretary of ,commerce4 7#b7 ,reports by the ,secretary of ,commerce ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this title and every ,march #ca thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,commerce shall submit to ,congress a report on the following3 7,a7 ,the activities of the ,distressed ,community ,investment ,agency4 7,b7 ,the location of new and existing satellite centers4 7,c7 ,the performance of the ,distressed ,community ,investment ,agency in implementing the plans and meeting the specific program goals set for the prior fiscal year4 7,d7 ,the plans and specific program goals for the next fiscal year4 7,e7 ,expenses of grants1 contracts1 and other agreements with public or private entities4 7,f7 ,completed and ongoing joint or collaborative undertakings with agencies and the groups described in subsection 7b77#b74 7,g7 ,meetings convened by the ,secretary with heads of agencies1 representatives of the private sector1 or officials of ,state and local governments4 7,h7 ,a review and evaluation of the impact of ,federal support in achieving the objectives established by this title4 7,i7 ,recommendations for legislation or other action determined to be desirable to promote the purposes of this title4 7#c7 ,reports by other agencies ,the head of each agency shall-- 7,a7 develop and implement systematic data collection processes to provide the ,distressed ,community ,investment ,agency current data helpful in evaluating efforts to promote1 establish1 and strengthen venture capital investment in distressed communities2 and 7,b7 not later than ,september #cj of each year1 submit to the ,secretary of ,commerce a report on efforts to promote1 establish1 and strengthen venture capital investment in distressed communities through workforce development and retention1 attracting businesses and industries1 fostering innovation1 accelerating entrepreneurship and business growth1 and marketing local1 ,state1 and regional ecosystems4 7f7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,section #ab of the ,act of ,february #ad1 #aijc 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #aeaa71 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting a semicolon at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#f7 as paragraph 7#g72 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,distressed ,community ,investment ,agency2 and 4 #cjc4 ,redesignation of ,department of ,commerce to ,department of ,innovation and ,investment 7a7 ,in general ,the ,department of ,commerce is hereby redesignated the ,department of ,innovation and ,investment4 7b7 ,references ,any reference to the ,department of ,commerce in any law1 rule1 regulation1 certificate1 directive1 instruction1 or other official paper in force on the date of the enactment of this title shall be considered to refer and apply to the ,department of ,innovation and ,investment4 #cjd4 ,redesignation of ,secretary of ,commerce to ,secretary of ,innovation and ,investment 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,commerce is hereby redesignated the ,secretary of ,innovation and ,investment4 7b7 ,references ,any reference to the ,secretary of ,commerce in any law1 rule1 regulation1 certificate1 directive1 instruction1 or other official paper in force on the date of the enactment of this title shall be considered to refer and apply to the ,secretary of ,innovation and ,investment4 ,,iv ,authorization of ,appropriations #dja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education such sums as may be necessary to carry out each's responsibilities to carry out this ,act4