,i #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #fhga ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,may #ad1 #bjbj,mr4 ,levin of ,michigan introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,education and ,labor1 and ,natural ,resources1 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 create a ,coronavirus ,containment ,corps1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents2 definitions 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,coronavirus ,containment ,corps ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents2 definitions4,sec4 #b4 ,nationwide contact tracing strategy4,sec4 #c4 ,grants to public health departments4,sec4 #d4 ,awards to ,tribes and ,tribal organizations4,sec4 #e4 ,reporting by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention4,sec4 #f4 ,grants to ,state and ,tribal workforce agencies4,sec4 #g4 ,,gao study4,sec4 #h4 ,application of the ,service ,contract ,act to contracts and grants4,sec4 #i4 ,rule of construction4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term ,,covid-#ai public health emergency means-- 7,a7 the public health emergency declared by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 on ,january #ca1 #bjbj1 as a result of confirmed cases of #bjai ,novel ,coronavirus 7#bjai-n,co,v7 and any successor to such declaration2 or 7,b7 the national emergency declared by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 as a result of the ,,covid-#ai outbreak4 7#c7 ,the term ,state includes any of the #ej ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 ,puerto ,rico1 the ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 7#d7 ,the terms ,indian ,tribe and ,tribal organization have the meanings given to the terms ,indian ,tribe and tribal organization1 respectively1 in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 #b4 ,nationwide contact tracing strategy 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ba days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary71 acting through the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 shall-- 7#a7 provide to the appropriate congressional committees a strategy to expand ,,covid-#ai contact tracing2 and 7#b7 include in such strategy recommendations to augment the capacity of ,state1 ,tribal1 and local public health departments to train and place individuals 7to be referred to collectively as the ,coronavirus ,containment ,corps7 to-- 7,a7 investigate cases of ,,covid-#ai2 7,b7 identify the contacts of individuals confirmed or presumed to have been infected by ,,sars-,co,v-#b2 7,c7 trace such contacts2 and 7,d7 provide supports to ensure that such contacts can take the precautions necessary to safely quarantine to stop the spread of ,,covid-#ai4 7b7 ,consultation ,in developing the strategy under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7#a7 ,state public health officials2 7#b7 ,tribal public health officials1 ,tribal nations1 and ,tribal organizations2 7#c7 local public health officials2 7#d7 the ,director of the ,indian ,health ,service2 and 7#e7 experts with knowledge of1 or field experience concerning1 racial and ethnic disparities in public health and historically marginalized communities4 7c7 ,requirements ,the strategy under subsection 7a7 shall identify-- 7#a7 the minimum number of persons needed to investigate cases of ,,covid-#ai and identify the contacts of individuals confirmed or presumed to have been infected by ,,sars-,co,v-#b for each ,state and ,indian ,tribe2 7#b7 the minimum number of contact tracers needed for each ,state and ,indian ,tribe2 7#c7 the minimum number of specialists needed to connect contacts described in paragraph 7#a7 to social supports to ensure those contacts can take the precautions necessary to safely quarantine to stop the spread of ,,covid-#ai for each ,state and ,indian ,tribe2 7#d7 the recommended qualifications necessary for case investigators1 contact tracers1 and social support specialists to perform such duties successfully2 7#e7 strategies to enable ,state1 ,tribal1 and local public health departments to hire1 train1 and deploy case investigators1 contact tracers1 and social support specialists2 7#f7 strategies to rapidly develop guidance and training materials necessary to support public health departments in preparing individuals to serve as case investigators1 contact tracers1 and social support specialists2 7#g7 plans to use mobile or app-based contact tracing technology1 including-- 7,a7 plans to prevent the misuse of data and to ensure the automatic deletion of data after the conclusion of the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency2 and 7,b7 plans to prohibit data sharing with and within the ,federal ,government1 with the exceptions of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention and the ,indian ,health ,service2 7#h7 strategies to record and publicly report de-identified data1 while protecting-- 7,a7 the privacy of individuals and information regarding their personal health2 and 7,b7 ,tribal data sovereignty2 7#i7 protocols to limit the risks posed to individual privacy and data security1 including through data minimization1 anonymizing and redacting1 and limitations on sharing and storing personally identifiable information2 7#aj7 strategies to monitor and evaluate best practices in contact tracing1 with input from ,state1 ,tribal1 and local public health departments2 and 7#aa7 strategies to coordinate with ,state and ,tribal workforce agencies to recruit newly unemployed individuals-- 7,a7 prioritizing individuals from within the communities in which they will work2 and 7,b7 reflecting the diversity of that community4 7d7 ,strategies ,to enable hiring1 training1 and deployment ,not later than #g days after the strategy under subsection 7a7 is provided to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,secretary shall provide the strategies described in subsection 7c77#e7 to ,states and ,tribes4 #c4 ,grants to public health departments 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary ,health and ,human ,services 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary71 acting through the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 shall award a grant to each ,state and local public health department that seeks a grant in accordance with this section to implement the strategy under section #b7;a74 7b7 ,formula ,the ,secretary shall allocate amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7a7 in accordance with a formula to be established by the ,secretary that-- 7#a7 provides a minimum level of funding to each grantee2 and 7#b7 allocates-- 7,a7 additional funding among grantees based on-- 7i7 population2 7ii7 the projected need for ,,covid-#ai in vitro diagnostic products 7as defined in section #hji4c of title #ba1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations77 during the period of the grant2 7iii7 the percentage of ,,covid-#ai cases per #aj1jjj persons as of the date of submission of the application for the grant2 7iv7 the ,,covid-#ai case growth rate2 and 7v7 the projected number of ,,covid-#ai cases during the period of the grant2 and 7,b7 an additional increment for ,states that have a plan to increase the percentage of the population that will be tested4 7c7 ,required uses of funds ,amounts made available to a grantee pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be used for the following activities3 7#a7 ,costs1 including wages and benefits1 including health care benefits1 as appropriate1 related to the recruiting and hiring of individuals-- 7,a7 to serve as case investigators1 contact tracers1 and social support specialists described in paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c71 respectively1 of section #b7;c72 and 7,b7 employed by-- 7i7 the ,state or local government involved2 or 7ii7 a nonprofit organization with demonstrated expertise in implementing public health programs4 7#b7 ,supplies necessary for grantees to implement the strategy established under section #b1 including any supplies1 equipment1 or technology for individuals serving as case investigators1 contact tracers1 or social support specialists4 7#c7 ,administrative costs and activities necessary for grantees to implement the strategy established under section #b4 7#d7 ,development of partnerships with ,state and local workforce development systems as defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb7 to provide training and supportive service for individuals serving as case investigators1 contact tracers1 or social support specialists4 7#e7 ,reporting to the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention on-- 7,a7 implementation of the strategy established under section #b2 and 7,b7 indicators of performance listed in section #e7;c77#a74 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,to carry out this section1 there is authorized to be appropriated #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #d4 ,awards to ,tribes and ,tribal organizations 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary71 acting through the ,director of the ,indian ,health ,service1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 in consultation with ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations1 shall award funds to ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations to implement the strategy established under section #b4 7b7 ,formula ,the ,secretary shall allocate amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7a7 in accordance with a formula to be established by the ,secretary in consultation with ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations that-- 7#a7 provides a minimum level of funding to each ,indian ,tribe and ,tribal organization2 and 7#b7 allocates additional funding on the basis of population4 7c7 ,eligible activities ,amounts made available to an awardee pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be used for the following activities3 7#a7 ,costs1 including wages and benefits1 including health care benefits1 as appropriate1 related to the recruiting and hiring of individuals-- 7,a7 to serve as case investigators1 contact tracers1 and social support specialists described in paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c71 respectively1 of section #b7;c72 and 7,b7 employed by-- 7i7 the ,tribal government involved2 or 7ii7 a nonprofit organizations with demonstrated expertise in implementing public health programs4 7#b7 ,supplies necessary for awardees to implement the strategy established under section #b1 including any supplies1 equipment1 or technology for individuals serving as case investigators1 contact tracers1 or social support specialists4 7#c7 ,administrative costs and activities necessary for awardees to implement the strategy established under section #b4 7#d7 ,development of partnerships with ,state and local workforce development systems as defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb7 to provide training and supportive service for individuals serving as case investigators1 contact tracers1 or social support specialists4 7#e7 ,reporting to the ,indian ,health ,service1 which shall then report the information to the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 on-- 7,a7 implementation of the strategy established under section #b2 and 7,b7 indicators of performance listed in section #e7;c77#a74 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,to carry out this section1 there is authorized to be appropriated #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #e4 ,reporting by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #cj days thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services acting through the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary7 shall report to the appropriate congressional committees on the implementation of the strategy established under section #b4 7b7 ,reporting infrastructure ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 support a reporting infrastructure that-- 7,a7 minimizes administrative burdens on ,states1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 and localities2 and 7,b7 protects the privacy of individuals' information2 and 7#b7 consult with ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations and coordinate with the ,indian ,health ,service to create a reporting infrastructure for ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations that-- 7,a7 honors and preserves ,tribal data sovereignty2 and 7,b7 ensures that ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations consent before any ,tribal data is reported4 7c7 ,requirements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 for each ,state and ,indian ,tribe include-- 7,a7 the number of case investigators hired1 trained1 and deployed2 7,b7 the number of contact tracers hired1 trained1 and deployed2 7,c7 the number of social support specialists hired1 trained1 and deployed2 7,d7 the number of case investigations launched2 7,e7 the percentage of contacts reached compared to the percentage of contacts identified2 7,f7 the percentage of contacts quarantined or isolated compared to the percentage of contacts reached2 7,g7 the percentage of contacts connected to social supports compared to the percentage of contacts needing such supports to quarantine2 and 7,h7 a description of any barriers that limit the ability of contacts to quarantine1 to isolate1 or to access needed social supports2 7#b7 contextualize the data that is reported so as to mitigate discrimination against historically marginalized communities2 and 7#c7 be made public on the internet website of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention4 #f4 ,grants to ,state and ,tribal workforce agencies 7a7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided1 the terms in this section have the meanings given the terms in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#b7 ,apprenticeship2 apprenticeship program ,the term 8apprenticeship0 or 8apprenticeship program0 means an apprenticeship program registered under the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7commonly known as the #8#8,national ,apprenticeship ,act''7 7#ej ,stat4 #ffd1 chapter #ffc2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq471 including any requirement1 standard1 or rule promulgated under such ,act1 as such requirement1 standard1 or rule was in effect on ,december #cj1 #bjai4 7#c7 ,contact tracing and related positions ,the term contact tracing and related positions means employment related to contact tracing1 surveillance1 containment1 and mitigation activities4 7#d7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,state or territory1 including the ,district of ,columbia and ,puerto ,rico2 7,b7 an ,indian ,tribe1 ,tribal organization1 ,urban ,indian organization1 ,alaska ,native entity1 ,indian-controlled organization serving ,indians1 or ,native ,hawaiian organization2 7,c7 an outlying area2 or 7,d7 a local board1 if an eligible entity under subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 has not applied with respect to the area over which the local board has jurisdiction as of the date on which the local board submits an application under subsection 7c74 7#e7 ,eligible individual ,notwithstanding section #agj7;b77#b7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbe7;b77#b771 the term eligible individual means an individual seeking or securing employment in contact tracing or related positions and is served by an eligible entity or community-based organization receiving funding under this section4 7#f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,labor4 7#g7 ,urban ,indian organization ,the term ,urban ,indian organization has the meaning given to such term in section #d of the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #afjc74 7b7 ,grants 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations under subsection 7g71 the ,secretary shall award national dislocated worker grants under section #agj7;b77#a77;,b7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbe7;b77#a77;,b77 to each eligible entity that seeks a grant to assist local boards and community-based organizations in carrying out activities under subsections 7f7 and 7d71 respectively1 for the following purposes3 7,a7 ,to support the recruitment1 placement1 and training1 as applicable1 of eligible individuals seeking employment in contact tracing and related positions in accordance with the strategy established under section #b of this ,act4 7,b7 ,to assist with the employment transition to new employment or education and training of individuals employed under this section in preparation for and upon termination of such employment4 7#b7 ,timeline ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall-- 7,a7 issue application requirements under subsection 7c7 not later than #aj days after the date of enactment of this section2 and 7,b7 award grants to an eligible entity under paragraph 7#a7 not later than #aj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives an application from such entity4 7c7 ,grant application ,an eligible entity applying for a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary1 at such time and in such form and manner as the ,secretary may reasonably require1 which shall include a description of-- 7#a7 how the eligible entity will support the recruitment1 placement1 and training1 as applicable1 of eligible individuals seeking employment in contact tracing and related positions by partnering with-- 7,a7 a ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial health department2 or 7,b7 a community-based organization partnering with such health departments2 7#b7 how the activities described in paragraph 7#a7 will support ,state efforts to address the demand for contact tracing and related positions with respect to-- 7,a7 the ,state plans referred to in the heading ,public ,health and ,social ,services ,emergency ,fund in title ,i of division ,b of the ,paycheck ,protection ,program and ,health ,care ,enhancement ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-aci72 7,b7 the strategy established under section #b of this ,act2 and 7,c7 the number of eligible individuals that the ,state plans to recruit and train under the plans and strategies described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 7#c7 the specific strategies for recruiting and placement of eligible individuals from or residing within the communities in which they will work1 including-- 7,a7 plans for the recruitment of eligible individuals to serve as contact tracers and related positions1 including dislocated workers1 individuals with barriers to employment1 veterans1 new entrants in the workforce1 or underemployed or furloughed workers1 who are from or reside in or near the local area in which they will serve1 and who1 to the extent practicable-- 7i7 have experience or a background in industry-sectors and occupations such as public health1 social services1 customer service1 case management1 or occupations that require related qualifications1 skills1 or competencies1 such as strong interpersonal and communication skills1 needed for contact tracing or related positions2 or 7ii7 seek to transition to public health and public health related occupations upon the conclusion of employment in contact tracing or related positions2 7,b7 how such strategies will take into account the diversity of such community1 including racial1 ethnic1 socioeconomic1 linguistic1 or geographic diversity2 7#d7 the amount1 timing1 and mechanisms for distribution of funds provided to local boards or through subgrants as described in subsection 7d72 7#e7 for eligible entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of subsection 7a77#d71 a description of how the eligible entity will ensure the equitable distribution of funds with respect to-- 7,a7 geography 7such as urban and rural distribution72 7,b7 medically underserved populations 7as defined in section #cc7;b77#c7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;b7b7772 7,c7 health professional shortage areas 7as defined under section #ccb7;a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;e7a7772 and 7,d7 the racial and ethnic diversity of the area2 and 7#f7 for eligible entities who are local boards1 a description of how a grant to such eligible entity would serve the equitable distribution of funds as described in paragraph 7#e74 7d7 ,subgrant authorization and application process 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity may award a subgrant to a community-based organization for the purposes of partnering with a ,state or local board to conduct outreach and education activities to inform potentially eligible individuals about employment opportunities in contact tracing and related positions4 7#b7 ,application ,a community-based organization shall submit an application at such time and in such manner as the eligible entity may reasonably require1 including-- 7,a7 a demonstration of the community-based organization's established expertise and effectiveness in community outreach in the local area that such organization plans to serve2 7,b7 a demonstration of the community-based organization's expertise in providing employment or public health information to the local areas in which such organization plans to serve2 and 7,c7 a description of the expertise of the community-based organization in utilizing culturally competent and multilingual strategies in the provision of services4 7e7 ,grant distribution 7#a7 ,federal distribution 7,a7 ,use of funds ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall use the funds appropriated to carry out this section as follows3 7i7 ,subject to clause 7ii71 the ,secretary shall distribute funds among eligible entities in accordance with a formula to be established by the ,secretary that-- 7,i7 provides a minimum level of funding to each eligible entity that seeks a grant under this section2 and 7,,ii7 allocates additional funding with priority given based on the number and proportion of contact tracing and related positions that the ,state plans to recruit1 place1 and train as a part of the ,state plans described in subsection 7c77#b77;,a74 7ii7 ,not more than #b percent of the funding may be used for administration of the grants and for providing technical assistance to recipients of funds under this section4 7,b7 ,equitable distribution ,if the geographic region served by one or more eligible entities overlaps1 the ,secretary shall distribute funds among such entities in such a manner that ensures equitable distribution with respect to the factors under in subsection 7c77#e74 7#b7 ,eligible entity use of funds ,an eligible entity described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of subsection 7a77#d7-- 7,a7 shall1 not later than #cj days after the date on which the entity receives grant funds under this section1 provide not less than #gj percent of grant funds to local boards for the purpose of carrying out activities in subsection 7f72 7,b7 may use up to #bj percent of such funds to make subgrants to community-based organizations in the service area to conduct outreach1 to potential eligible individuals1 as described in subsection 7d72 7,c7 in providing funds to local boards and awarding subgrants under this subsection shall ensure the equitable distribution with respect to the factors described in subsection 7c77#e72 and 7,d7 may use not more than #aj percent of the funds awarded under this section for the administrative costs of carrying out the grant and for providing technical assistance to local boards and community-based organizations4 7#c7 ,local board use of funds ,a local board1 or an eligible entity that is a local board1 shall use-- 7,a7 not less than #fj percent of the funds for recruitment and training for activities in accordance with the strategy established under section #b2 7,b7 not less than #cj of the funds to support the transition of individuals hired as contact tracers and related positions into an education or training program1 or unsubsidized employment upon completion of such positions2 and 7,c7 not more than #aj percent of the funds for administrative costs4 7f7 ,eligible activities ,the ,state or local boards shall use funds awarded under this section to support the recruitment and placement of eligible individuals1 training and employment transition as related to contact tracing and related positions1 and for the following activities3 7#a7 ,establishing or expanding partnerships with-- 7,a7 ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial public health departments2 7,b7 community-based health providers1 including community health centers and rural health clinics2 7,c7 labor organizations or joint labor management organizations2 7,d7 two-year and four-year institutions of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja771 including institutions eligible to receive funds under section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a772 and 7,e7 community action agencies or other community-based organizations serving local areas in which there is a demand for contact tracers and related positions4 7#b7 ,providing training for contact tracing and related positions in coordination with ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial health departments that is consistent with the ,state or territorial testing and contact tracing strategy and ensuring that eligible individuals receive compensation while participating in such training4 7#c7 ,providing eligible individuals with-- 7,a7 adequate and safe equipment1 environments1 and facilities for training and supervision1 as applicable2 7,b7 information regarding the wages and benefits related to contact tracing and related positions1 as compared to ,state1 local1 and national averages2 7,c7 supplies and equipment needed by the program participants to support placement of an individual in contact tracing and related positions1 as applicable2 7,d7 an individualized employment plan for each eligible individual1 as applicable-- 7i7 in coordination with the entity employing the eligible individual in a contact tracing or related position2 and 7ii7 which shall include providing a case manager to work with each eligible individual to develop the plan1 which may include-- 7,i7 identifying employment and career goals1 and setting appropriate achievement objectives to attain such goals2 and 7,,ii7 exploring career pathways that lead to in-demand industries and sectors1 including in public health and related occupations2 and 7,e7 services for the period during which the individual is employed in a contact tracing and related position to ensure job retention1 which may include-- 7i7 supportive services throughout the term of employment2 7ii7 a continuation of skills training as related to employment as a contact tracer or related positions1 that is conducted in collaboration with the employers of such participants2 7iii7 mentorship services and job retention support for eligible individuals2 or 7iv7 targeted training for managers and workers working with eligible individuals 7such as mentors71 and human resource representatives4 7#d7 ,supporting the transition and placement in unsubsidized employment for eligible individuals serving in the contact tracing or related positions after such positions are no longer necessary in the ,state or local area1 including-- 7,a7 any additional training and employment activities as described in section #agj7;d77#d7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbe7;d77#d772 7,b7 developing the appropriate combination of services to enable the eligible individual to achieve the employment and career goals identified under paragraph 7#c77;,d77ii77,i72 and 7,c7 services to assist eligible individuals in maintaining employment for not less than #ab months after the completion of employment in contact tracing or related positions1 as appropriate4 7#e7 ,any other activities as described in subsections 7a77#c7 and 7b7 of section #acd of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cagd74 7g7 ,limitation ,notwithstanding section #agj7;d77#c77;,a7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbe7;d77#c77;,a771 a person may be employed in a contact tracing or related position using funds under this section for a period not greater than #b years4 7h7 ,reporting by the ,department of ,labor 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days of the enactment of this ,act1 and once grant funds have been expended under this section1 the ,secretary shall report to the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate1 and make publicly available a report containing a description of-- 7,a7 the number of eligible individuals recruited1 hired1 trained as contact tracers or in related positions2 7,b7 the number of individuals successfully transitioned to unsubsidized employment or training at the completion of employment in contact tracing or related positions using funds under this subtitle2 7,c7 the number of such individuals who were unemployed prior to being hired1 trained1 or deployed as described in paragraph 7#a72 7,d7 the performance of each program supported by funds under this subtitle with respect to the indicators of performance under section #aaf of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cada71 as applicable2 7,e7 the number of individuals in unsubsidized employment within six months and #a year1 respectively1 of the conclusion of employment in contact tracing or related positions and1 of those1 the number of individuals within a ,state1 territorial1 or local public health department in an occupation related to public health2 7,f7 any information on how eligible entities1 local boards1 or community-based organizations that received funding under this subsection were able to support the goals of the strategy established under section #b of this ,act2 and 7,g7 best practices for improving and increasing the transition of individuals employed in contact tracing or related positions to permanent1 full-time employment4 7#b7 ,disaggregation ,all data reported under paragraph 7#a7 shall be disaggregated by race1 ethnicity1 sex1 age1 and1 with respect to individuals with barriers to employment1 subpopulation of such individuals1 except for when the number of participants in a category is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or when the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual participant4 7i7 ,special rule ,any funds used for programs under this section that are used to fund an apprenticeship or apprenticeship program shall only be used for1 or provided to1 an apprenticeship or apprenticeship program that meets the definition of such term subsection 7a7 of this section1 including any funds awarded for the purposes of grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements1 or the development1 implementation1 or administration1 of an apprenticeship or an apprenticeship program4 7j7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ejj1jjj1jjj4 #g4 ,,gao study 7a7 ,scope of study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study to evaluate-- 7#a7 the strategies1 components1 policies1 and practices used by recipients of funding under this ,act to successfully assist-- 7,a7 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local health departments2 and 7,b7 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local workforce development systems2 and 7#b7 any challenges associated with implementation of such strategies1 components1 policies1 and practices4 7b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall consult with a geographically diverse 7including urban1 suburban1 and rural7 representation of individuals engaged in implementation of this ,act1 including the following3 7#a7 ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention employees4 7#b7 ,department of ,labor employees4 7#c7 ,state and local public health departments4 7#d7 ,state and local workforce development systems4 7#e7 ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations4 7#f7 ,case investigators1 contact tracers1 and social support specialists4 7c7 ,submission ,not later than two years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit the study conducted under subsection 7a7 to the appropriate congressional committees4 #h4 ,application of the ,service ,contract ,act to contracts and grants ,contracts and grants which include contact tracing as part of the scope of work and that are awarded under this subtitle shall require that contact tracers and related positions are paid not less than the prevailing wage and fringe rates required under chapter #fg of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,service ,contract ,act71 for the area in which the work is performed4 ,to the extent that a nonstandard wage determination is required to establish a prevailing wage for contact tracers and related positions for purposes of this subtitle1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall issue such determination not later than #ad days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 based on a job description used by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention and contractors or grantees performing contact tracing for ,state public health agencies4 #i4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this ,act shall be construed to restrict or in any way infringe upon individuals' freedom of association4