,,ii #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bdeg ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,september #aj1 #bjai,mr4 ,booker 7for himself1 ,ms4 ,harris1 and ,mr4 ,merkley7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,finance ,a ,,bill ,to require the ,secretary of ,labor to establish a pilot program to provide grants for job guarantee programs4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,federal ,jobs ,guarantee ,development ,act of #bjai4 #b4 ,job guarantee pilot program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means an entity that-- 7,a7 is a political subdivision of a ,state1 ,tribal entity1 or a combination of contiguous political subdivisions or ,tribal entities2 7,b7 has an unemployment rate that is not less than #aej percent of the national unemployment rate1 as determined by the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics 7except in the case of ,tribal entities which may submit their own employment data where no such ,federal data is available for such entities7 based on the most recent data available at the time the ,secretary solicits applications for grants under this section2 and 7,c7 submits an application in accordance with subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,job guarantee program ,the term job guarantee program means a program that meets the requirements of subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,rural area ,the term rural area means an area that is located outside of an urban area4 7#d7 ,tribal entity ,the term ,tribal entity means an ,indian tribe or tribal organization as such terms are defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#e7 ,urban area ,the term urban area means an urbanized area 7a region of #ej1jjj or more residents7 and an urbanized cluster 7and area encompassing between #b1ejj and #ej1jjj residents71 according to the ,census ,bureau's urban-rural classification in the #bjaj census4 7#f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,labor4 7#g7 ,,wioa definitions ,the terms adult education and literacy activities1 career planning1 individual with a barrier to employment1 in-demand industry sector or occupation1 local board1 recognized postsecondary credential1 ,state board1 supportive services1 and workplace learning advisor have the meanings given such terms in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a pilot program to provide competitive grants to eligible entities to establish programs to ensure that any individual within the area served by the entity who applies for a job through the program will be provided with employment as provided for in this section4 7#b7 ,termination ,federal funding for a job guarantee program established under a grant under this section shall terminate on the earlier of-- 7,a7 the end of the #c-year period beginning on the date of the grant2 or 7,b7 the date of any revocation of the grantee as an eligible entity4 7c7 ,job guarantee programs ,a job guarantee program meets the requirements of this subsection if the jobs provided under such program-- 7#a7 are available to all individuals who-- 7,a7 are #ah years of age or older2 and 7,b7 reside in the area served under the program at the time the area became an eligible entity2 except that participants in the program may be disciplined1 released1 or suspended from further participation in jobs under this program if they are found to be negligent1 or generally disruptive to the workplace involved under procedures established by the ,secretary that provide for an opportunity for a review of such determinations2 7#b7 are1 with respect to individual participants1 included as part of an established bargaining unit and covered by any applicable collective bargaining agreement in effect if similarly situated employees are part of such unit and represented by an exclusive bargaining representative2 7#c7 are available for the duration of the pilot program2 7#d7 provide a wage of not less than the greater of-- 7,a7 the hourly wage provided for under the provisions of ,s4 #aej 7#aafth ,congress71 if enacted1 or the hourly wage otherwise required to be paid to employees in area to be served under the pilot program1 whichever is greater2 7,b7 the prevailing wage in the area involved for a similar job as required by chapter #fg of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 and other related laws2 or 7,c7 the applicable wage under an applicable collective bargaining agreement as provided for under paragraph 7#b72 7#e7 provide for coverage of the worker under a health insurance program that is comparable to that offered to ,federal employees under the ,federal ,employee ,health ,benefits ,program2 and 7#f7 provide at a minimum-- 7,a7 paid family leave consistent with the provisions of ,s4 #dfc 7#aafth ,congress7 and applicable ,state law2 and 7,b7 paid sick leave consistent with the provision of ,s4 #hdj 7#aafth ,congress7 and applicable ,state law4 7d7 ,other uses ,funds may be used to provide workers in a job guarantee program with-- 7#a7 supportive services1 which can include transportation1 child care1 dependent care1 housing1 and needs-related payments1 that are necessary to enable an individual to participate in activities authorized under this ,act2 7#b7 access to a workplace learning advisor to support the education1 skill development1 job training1 career panning1 and credentials required to progress toward career goals of such employees in order to meet employer requirements related to job openings and career advancements that support economic self-sufficiency2 7#c7 adult education and literacy activities1 including those provided by public libraries2 7#d7 activities that assist justice involved individuals1 formerly incarcerated individuals1 and individuals with criminal records in reentering the workforce2 and 7#e7 financial literacy activities including those described in section #abi7;b77#b77;,d7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act4 7e7 ,applications ,an eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,such application shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the geographic area and population that the entity intends to serve under the job guarantee program established under the grant1 including the area unemployment rate1 underemployment rate1 unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities1 poverty rate1 housing vacancy rate1 crime rate1 household income1 home-ownership rate1 labor force participation rate1 and educational attainment2 7#b7 to extent practicable1 a description of the jobs that will be offered under the job guarantee program1 including-- 7,a7 a description of supports provided to individuals with disabilities and accommodations required under the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq472 and 7,b7 a description of supports and procedures to ensure job access and opportunities for individuals with criminal records1 including information on physical and programmatic accessibility1 in accordance with section #ahh of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act1 if applicable1 and the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij1 for individuals with disabilities2 7#c7 the need in the area for jobs to be performed1 including for jobs designated as a high-skill1 high-wage or in-demand industry sector or occupation by the ,secretary1 ,state board1 or local board2 7#d7 a description of ,state1 local1 or philanthropic funding1 including through coordination and in-kind or non-financial support1 if any1 that will be provided to assist in carrying out the job guarantee program2 7#e7 an assurance that the eligible entity will establish-- 7,a7 a public internet website1 in conjunction with the ,secretary1 to post all available jobs under the job guarantee program2 and 7,b7 a process for individuals to apply for such jobs2 7#f7 a comprehensive plan to describe how the funding under the program will leverage existing or anticipated local1 ,state1 and ,federal funding2 7#g7 an assurance that necessary administrative data systems and information technology infrastructure are available1 or will be available1 to provide for full participation in the evaluation under subsection 7k72 7#h7 a description of how the eligible entity will comply with the requirements described in subsection 7c77#f72 7#i7 an assurance that the entity will enter into an allocation agreement with the ,secretary under subsection 7j77#b77;,a72 and 7#aj7 an assurance that energy and infrastructure jobs provided under the program will not exacerbate the impacts of climate change4 7f7 ,selection ,the ,secretary1 after reviewing applications from eligible entities1 shall award grants under this section to not more than #ae such eligible entities4 ,in awarding such grants1 the ,secretary shall consider diversity in geographic location1 urban-rural composition1 and political entity1 including the representation of ,tribal entities4 7g7 ,amount of grant 7#a7 ,establishment of fund ,there is established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states a separate account to be known as the ,job ,guarantee ,program ,trust ,fund 7referred to in this section as the ,fund71 consisting of-- 7,a7 amounts deposited in the ,fund under subsection 7l72 and 7,b7 any interest earned on investment of amounts in the ,fund4 7#b7 ,use of amounts ,the ,secretary shall use amounts in the ,fund to make payments to grantees under grants under this section in accordance with paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,payments 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall determine the annual amount of a grant under this section based on a formula to be developed by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,payments ,the ,secretary shall make payments to grantees under this section in a manner determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 ,the ,secretary shall not make subsequent payments to a grantee after the initial payment until the grantee certifies to the ,secretary that the grantee has expended1 transferred1 or obligated not less than #hj percent of the most recent payment made under this subsection4 7h7 ,limitations ,an eligible entity may not use amounts received under a grant under this section to-- 7#a7 employ individuals who will replace1 or lead to the displacement of1 existing employees1 positions1 or individuals who would otherwise perform similar employment1 or disrupt existing contracts and collective bargaining agreements1 as defined in section #aha7;b7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7,public ,law #aac-abh72 7#b7 perform functions otherwise prohibited by ,federal1 ,state1 or local laws2 and 7#c7 carry out other prohibited activities1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7i7 ,federal provision of jobs in pilot sites 7#a7 ,guidance ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary awards the first grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 provide guidance to the heads of appropriate ,federal agencies to notify such agencies of job guarantee programs established under such grants2 and 7,b7 request that such agencies notify the ,secretary1 within #cj days of the date on which the guidance is received under paragraph 7#a71 of the number and types of jobs that such agency would make available through each of the programs4 7#b7 ,application of provisions ,the requirements of subsection 7c7 relating to wages and benefits provided to participants in jobs provided under job guarantee programs1 and the limitations in subsection 7h71 shall apply to ,federal agencies and jobs provided under this subsection1 except that a ,federal agency shall employ each individual under this subsection for up to three years4 7#c7 ,listing of jobs on website ,the ,secretary shall establish procedures to ensure that jobs identified under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 are listed on the appropriate public internet website as provided for under subsection 7e77#e77;,a74 7#d7 ,reimbursement ,at the end of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall transfer from the ,fund to each ,federal agency that employs individuals under a job guarantee program under this section1 an amount necessary to reimburse such agency for the full cost of employing each such individual during such fiscal year4 7j7 ,training 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop procedures to support up to #h weeks of paid training 7through privately or publicly funded training programs1 such as those provided by the public workforce system7 to participants in order to perform duties required by job guarantee programs under this section1 including a new period of training1 not to exceed #h weeks1 prior to commencing any new job under the program4 7#b7 ,specific populations ,with respect to certain populations with barriers to employment 7as defined in section #c7bd7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7,public ,law #aac-abh771 the #h-week training period may include specific job-related training and counseling and other general skills training to prepare such individuals to reenter the workforce4 7k7 ,priorities and audits 7#a7 ,priorities ,prior to awarding the initial grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall issue a list of national job priorities relating to jobs that may be carried out under job guarantee programs1 that shall include child care1 care for seniors and individuals with disabilities1 clean energy jobs1 and sustainable infrastructure activities4 ,the ,secretary shall take ,state board and local board suggestions into consideration when issuing such list4 7#b7 ,audits 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,labor1 shall carry out annual audits of the use of grant funds provided to eligible entities under this section4 7,b7 ,allocation agreements and misuse of funds 7i7 ,allocation agreements ,an eligible entity shall enter into an allocation agreement with the ,secretary that shall provide that the ,secretary shall recoup any amounts paid to the entity under a grant under this section if the results of an audit under subparagraph 7,a7 include a finding that there was an intentional or reckless misuse of such funds by such entity4 7ii7 ,loss of eligibility ,an eligible entity that is determined to have falsified or otherwise misstated data in any report submitted to the ,secretary with the intent to deceive or mislead the ,secretary shall be ineligible to receive additional funds under this section4 7l7 ,reports ,not later than #ij days after the end of each calendar year for which an eligible entity obligates or expends any amounts made available under a grant under this section1 the eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary a report that-- 7#a7 specifies the amount of grant funds obligated or expended for the preceding fiscal year2 7#b7 specifies any purposes for which the funds were obligated or expended2 and 7#c7 includes any other information that the ,secretary may require to more effectively administer the grant program under this section1 including the indicators of performance under section #aaf7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cada7;b77#b77;,a77i771 with the performance data disaggregated by race1 ethnicity1 sex1 age1 and membership in a population specified in section #c7bd7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb7bd774 7m7 ,evaluation ,the ,chief ,evaluation ,officer at the ,department of ,labor shall provide for the conduct of an evaluation of the pilot program1 using a rigorous design and evaluation methods to assess the implementation of the programs and their impact on-- 7#a7 overall employment1 public-sector employment1 and private-sector employment2 7#b7 private sector employment1 wages1 and benefits2 7#c7 poverty rate2 7#d7 public assistance spending and other ,federal spending in the area served by the program2 7#e7 child health and educational outcomes2 7#f7 health and well-being of those with mental1 emotional1 and behavioral health needs2 7#g7 incarceration rates2 7#h7 the environment1 including air quality and water quality2 7#i7 the indicators of performance as described in subsection 7l77#c72 and 7#aj7 other economic development and individual outcome indicators1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7n7 ,expansion of work opportunity credit ,to include participants in job guarantee programs 7#a7 ,in general ,subsection 7d7 of section #ea of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,i71 by striking or at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,j71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,k7 a qualified participant in a job guarantee program4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#af7 ,qualified participant in a job guarantee program ,the term qualified participant in a job guarantee program means any individual who is certified by the designated local agency as having participated in a job guarantee program under section #b of the ,federal ,jobs ,guarantee ,development ,act of #bjai for not less than #c months during the #f-month period ending on the hiring date4 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this subsection shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after ,december #ca1 #bjai4 7o7 ,appropriations ,from funds in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 there are appropriated to the ,secretary such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4