,,ii #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #dbci ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #ba1 #bjbj,mr4 ,daines 7for himself and ,mr4 ,alexander7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to promote workforce recovery through the provision of additional training services and workforce investment activities1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,workforce ,recovery and ,training ,services ,act of #bjbj4 #b4 ,workforce recovery and training services 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,qualifying emergency ,the term qualifying emergency means-- 7,a7 a public health emergency related to the coronavirus 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;d72 7,b7 an event related to the coronavirus for which the ,president declared a major disaster or an emergency under section #dja or #eja1 respectively1 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj1 #eaia72 or 7,c7 a national emergency related to the coronavirus declared by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq474 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,labor4 7#c7 ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act terms ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 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 7b7 ,distribution of funds 7#a7 ,allotment to ,states ,from funds appropriated to carry out this section and not reserved under subsection 7e77#d71 not later than #cj days after receiving the appropriated funds1 the ,secretary shall make allotments to ,states in accordance with the formula described in section #acb7;b77#b77;,b7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cagb7;b77#b77;,b77 and make the reservation for and provide assistance to outlying areas in accordance with section #acb7;b77#b77;,a7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cagb7;b77#b77;,a774 7#b7 ,allocation to local areas ,not later than #cj days after a ,state receives an allotment under paragraph 7#a71 the ,governor shall-- 7,a7 reserve #dj percent of the allotment funds to carry out activities under subsection 7c77#a72 and 7,b7 allocate the remainder of the funds to local areas in accordance with section #acc7;b77#b77;,b7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cagc7;b77#b77;,b77 to enable the local areas to carry out activities under subsection 7c77#b74 7c7 ,uses of funds 7#a7 ,state use of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,from the funds reserved under subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 the ,governor-- 7i7 shall allocate not less than #ej percent of the funds to the local areas most significantly impacted by a qualifying emergency1 as determined by the ,governor1 to enable the local areas to carry out activities under paragraph 7#b72 and 7ii7 with the funds that are not allocated under clause 7i7 or reserved under subparagraph 7,b71 may-- 7,i7 carry out rapid response activities described in section #acd7;a77#b77;,a7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cagd7;a77#b77;,a772 7,,ii7 carry out activities to facilitate remote access to employment and training activities1 including career services1 through a one-stop center2 7,,iii7 in coordination with local areas1 carry out activities necessary to expand online learning opportunities and make available resources to support or allow for online service delivery1 including online delivery of training services1 by providers identified as eligible providers of training services under subsection 7d7 or 7h7 of section #abb of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caeb72 7,,iv7 assist local boards through the purchase of technology1 supplies1 and online training materials for distribution or use by local areas2 and 7,v7 expand the list of eligible providers of training services established under section #abb7;d7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caeb7;d774 7,b7 ,limitation ,not more than #e percent of the funds reserved under subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 shall be used by the ,state for administrative activities related to carrying out this section4 7#b7 ,local uses of funds ,funds allocated to a local area under subsection 7b77#b77;,b7 or paragraph 7#a77;,a77i7-- 7,a7 shall be used for-- 7i7 the provision of in-person and virtual training services1 aligned with industry needs1 that shall include-- 7,i7 on-the-job training1 for which the local board may take into account the impact of a qualifying emergency as a factor in determining whether to increase the amount of a reimbursement to an amount of up to #ge percent of the wage rate of a participant in accordance with section #acd7;c77#c77;,h7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cagd7;c77#c77;,h772 7,,ii7 customized training1 for which the local board may take into account the impact of a qualifying emergency as a factor in determining the portion of the cost of training an employer shall provide2 7,,iii7 transitional jobs as described in section #acd7;d77#e7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cagd7;d77#e77 7but for adults or dislocated workers determined eligible by a one-stop operator or one-stop partner71 including positions in contact tracing1 public health1 or infrastructure1 if provision of the jobs does not displace any currently employed employee 7as of the date of the participation in the transitional job72 and 7,,iv7 incumbent worker training described in section #acd7;d77#d7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cagd7;d77#d77 to support worker retention2 7ii7 training services provided through individual training accounts1 which1 notwithstanding section #abb of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caeb71 eligible individuals may obtain from providers identified as eligible providers of training services under subsection 7d7 or 7h7 of that section #abb or from another provider that is identified by the ,state board or local board involved2 7iii7 short-term training-- 7,i7 in which a current employee 7as of the date of the participation71 including an employee participating in a transitional job described in clause 7i77,,iii71 may participate2 7,,ii7 for which the participant may receive an employer-sponsored individual training account2 7,,iii7 for which the employer agrees to pay-- 7aa7 not less than #aj percent of the costs of such training in the case of an employer that is a small business concern1 as defined in section #c7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7;a772 and 7bb7 not less than #bj percent of such costs in the case of any other employer2 and 7,,iv7 for which the participant is provided the opportunity to choose a provider from among the providers identified as eligible providers of training services under subsection 7d7 or 7h7 of section #abb of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act or a provider identified by the employer as having the ability to provide the skills necessary for the individual to be hired permanently or to advance the individual's career2 and 7iv7 short-term training in fields in which the local area needs workers to meet the demands for health care1 direct care1 and frontline workers responding to a qualifying emergency2 and 7,b7 may be used for-- 7i7 the establishment and expansion of partnerships with public and private entities to support online programs of training services-- 7,i7 which programs are identified under section #abb of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act and lead to an industry-recognized credential in high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors or occupations1 in areas such as technology1 health care1 direct care1 and manufacturing2 and 7,,ii7 through which the partnerships may provide for the cost of an assessment related to obtaining such credential2 7ii7 providing training services that are aligned with the needs of local industry and recognized by employers2 7iii7 expanding access to individualized career services1 which include-- 7,i7 in-person and virtual employment and reemployment services to help individuals find employment2 and 7,,ii7 career navigation supports to enable workers to find new pathways to high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors and occupations and the necessary training to support those pathways2 and 7iv7 providing access to technology1 including broadband service and devices to enable individuals served under this section to receive online career and training services4 7#c7 ,minimum amount for training ,not less than #ej percent of the funds made available under subsection 7b77#b77;,b7 and paragraph 7#a77;,a77i7 shall be used to provide training services described in paragraph 7#b77;,a74 7d7 ,reallocation 7#a7 ,local funds ,each local board shall return to the ,governor any funds received under this section that the local board does not obligate within #a year after receiving such funds4 ,the ,governor shall reallocate such returned funds1 to the local areas that are not required to return funds under this paragraph1 in accordance with subsection 7c77#a77;,a74 7#b7 ,state funds ,each ,governor shall return to the ,secretary any funds received under this section that the ,governor does not obligate within #b years after receiving such funds4 ,the ,secretary shall reallot such returned funds to the ,states that are not required to return funds under this paragraph1 in accordance with subsection 7b77#a74 7e7 ,general provisions 7#a7 ,eligible individuals 7,a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise specified in this section1 to be eligible to receive services authorized under this section1 an individual shall be an adult or dislocated worker4 7,b7 ,individuals eligible to receive services through individual training accounts ,to be eligible to receive training services through an individual training account or employer-sponsored individual training account described in subsection 7c77#b77;,a77iii71 an eligible individual shall be an adult or dislocated worker-- 7i7 who1 after an in-person or virtual interview1 evaluation1 or assessment1 and career planning1 has been determined by a one-stop operator or one-stop partner1 as appropriate1 to-- 7,i7 be unlikely to obtain or retain employment with wages comparable to or higher than wages from previous employment1 solely through the career services available through the one-stop center2 and 7,,ii7 have the skills and qualifications to successfully participate in the selected program of training services2 and 7ii7 who selects a program of training services that are directly linked to the employment opportunities in the local area1 or in another area to which the adult or dislocated worker is willing to commute or relocate4 7#b7 ,special rules 7,a7 ,administration ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 the provisions of subtitle ,e of title ,i of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbda et seq47 shall apply to funds provided under this section4 7,b7 ,single ,state local area ,in any case in which a ,state is designated as a local area pursuant to section #ajf7;d7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caba7;d771 the ,state board shall carry out the functions of a local board as specified in this section4 7#c7 ,program oversight ,the ,governor1 in partnership with local boards and the chief elected officials for local areas1 shall-- 7,a7 conduct oversight for the activities authorized under this section2 and 7,b7 ensure the appropriate use and management of the funds provided under this section4 7#d7 ,program administration ,the ,secretary shall reserve not more than #ae1jjj1jjj of the funds appropriated to carry out this section1 as necessary1 for program administration and management through the ,department of ,labor to support the administration of funds provided under this section and evaluation of activities authorized under this section4 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,state report ,each ,state shall prepare and submit to the ,secretary a report that includes information specifying-- 7,a7 the number and percentage of participants in activities under this section who received funds for training services2 7,b7 the types of training programs provided under this section2 7,c7 the number and percentage of participants in training programs provided under this section who entered employment upon completion of such a program2 7,d7 the number and percentage of participants in such training programs who obtained a recognized postsecondary credential2 and 7,e7 the earnings of participants who completed a training program under this section4 7#b7 ,secretary's report ,upon receipt of a report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall transmit such report to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #c1ejj1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbb4