,,ii #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #ejfh ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,december #ah1 #bjbj ,ms4 ,klobuchar introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to direct the ,secretary of ,labor to award formula and competitive grants for layoff aversion activities1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,emergency ,economic and ,workforce ,system ,resiliency ,act4 #b4 ,definitions 7a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided1 the terms used in this ,act have the meanings given the terms in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7b7 ,additional definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,employee ownership trust ,the term employee ownership trust means an indirect form of employee ownership in which a trust holds a controlling stake in a business on behalf of all its employees and provides an incentive for owners to sell a controlling stake in their business4 7#b7 ,employee stock ownership plan ,the term employee stock ownership plan has the meaning given the term in section #dige7;e7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7#c7 ,registered apprenticeship ,the term registered apprenticeship means an apprenticeship 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#d7 ,secretary ,except as otherwise provided1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,labor4 7#e7 ,worker cooperative ,the term worker cooperative means a values-driven business-- 7,a7 that puts worker and community benefit at the core of its purpose2 and 7,b7 in which-- 7i7 workers own the business and participate in its financial success on the basis of their labor contribution to the cooperative2 and 7ii7 workers have representation on and vote for the board of directors1 adhering to the principle of one worker1 one vote4 ,i ,supplemental ,formula ,grants for ,emergency ,layoff ,aversion and ,workforce ,training ,activities #aja4 ,formula grants 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall award #e-year grants in accordance with subsection 7b71 to ,states to support efforts to-- 7#a7 reduce and prevent unemployment2 and 7#b7 limit the impact of disruptions 7including economic-related1 pandemic-related1 automation-related1 and trade-related disruptions and transitions due to business owner retirement7 on labor markets4 7b7 ,state allotments 7#a7 ,in general ,from the amount appropriated under section #aje1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 reserve not more than #a_/d of #a percent of such amount to provide assistance to the outlying areas to carry out the activities described in section #ajc2 and 7,b7 make allotments to the ,states1 for grants described in subsection 7a71 based on the formula in paragraph 7#b7 to-- 7i7 make allocations under subsection 7c72 and 7ii7 carry out the ,state activities described in subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,allotment formula ,the ,secretary shall make an allotment in accordance with the formula in section #acb7;b77#a77;,b77ii7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cagb7;b77#a77;,b77ii771 to each ,state that submits and obtains approval of a ,state plan under section #ajb4 7c7 ,within ,state allocations 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,governor of a ,state shall use a portion of not less than #fj percent of the allotment funds received under subsection 7b77#b7 to allocate funds to each local area in the ,state in accordance with section #acc7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cagc7;b77#b77;,a77i77 to carry out the activities under section #ajc1 in accordance with the ,state plan under section #ajb and in consultation with the ,state board4 7#b7 ,administrative funds ,the ,governor of a ,state may use not more than #aj percent of the portion described in paragraph 7#a7 for administrative costs related to administering local activities described in paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,state activities 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,governor of a ,state shall use the remaining amount of the allotment funds received under subsection 7b77#b7 not allocated under subsection 7c7 to carry out the activities under section #ajc in accordance with the ,state plan under section #ajb and in consultation with the ,state board4 7#b7 ,administrative funds ,the ,governor of a ,state may use not more than #aj percent of the remaining amount described in paragraph 7#a7 for administrative costs related to carrying out ,state activities described in paragraph 7#a74 #ajb4 ,state applications 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,application by ,state ,to be eligible to receive a grant under section #aja1 a ,state shall submit a ,state ,workforce ,economic ,recovery plan 7in this ,act referred to as a ,state plan71 developed by or in consultation with the ,state board and approved by the ,governor1 to the ,secretary at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may reasonably require1 and containing the information described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,response by secretary ,upon receipt of a ,state plan1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 approve the ,state plan2 or 7,b7 provide the ,state-- 7i7 with an explanation as to how the ,state plan does not meet the goals and requirements of the grant program under this title2 and 7ii7 with an opportunity to submit an updated ,state plan or to appeal the decision of the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,state plan updates 7,a7 ,required ,state plan updates ,not later than #b years after the date a ,state receives a grant under section #aja1 a ,state shall-- 7i7 update the ,state plan to reflect changes in the labor market and other economic conditions affecting the implementation of the activities funded under the grant2 and 7ii7 submit to the ,secretary such updated ,state plan4 7,b7 ,authorized ,state plan updates ,in addition to the updated ,state plan required in subparagraph 7,a71 a ,state may submit to the ,secretary an updated ,state plan at any point during the grant period4 7b7 ,contents ,a ,state plan shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,a description of how the ,state plan is aligned with1 enhances1 expands1 or fills service gaps into the plan submitted by the ,state under section #ajb or #ajc of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caab1 #caac74 7#b7 ,a ,state strategic vision1 including-- 7,a7 a summary of the goals of the ,state-- 7i7 for preparing an educated and skilled workforce for meeting the skilled workforce needs of employers 7particularly in existing and emerging in-demand industry sectors and occupations71 including information-- 7,i7 identifying median income for in-demand sectors and occupations in the ,state2 and 7,,ii7 on how the ,state will work to ensure worker access to jobs and industries with higher median wages1 opportunities for workers to share in the ownership or profits of their companies1 and high-quality work environments2 7ii7 for ensuring equitable access to high-quality jobs for all segments of the population of the ,state1 including a plan for promoting quality career pathways that lead to high-quality jobs for dislocated workers or incumbent workers2 and 7iii7 for offering retiring business owners or business owners planning to close their businesses1 opportunities to plan that transition in order to ensure the continuity of high-quality jobs in the local economy2 and 7,b7 the primary strategies that will be used to achieve the ,state strategic vision and goals included in such strategic vision1 the proposed service delivery infrastructure for achieving such goals1 and the timeline for achieving such goals4 7#c7 ,a description of the problems the proposed activities under section #ajc aim to solve1 and the reason for prioritizing selected problems4 7#d7 ,a description of how the ,state will align those activities with1 and leverage funds from1 the workforce development system and higher education system of the ,state1 public assistance programs of the ,state1 and the economic recovery efforts at the ,state and local levels4 7#e7 ,a description of how the ,state will collaborate with other relevant ,state and local government entities1 nonprofit entities1 and other relevant groups identified by the ,state to carry out activities under section #ajc1 including the roles and responsibilities of each entity that will participate in the development1 implementation1 evaluation1 or oversight of each component of the ,state plan4 7#f7 ,an employer engagement strategy that describes how employers will be targeted and recruited to participate1 and any expectations for employer participation1 such as cash or in-kind contributions1 wage release time for employees1 provision of on-site child care or financial support for child care1 employee participation incentives1 work-based learning opportunities1 or loaned instructors4 7#g7 ,a description of the data sources 7commercial or public7 the ,state will use to identify growing1 stable1 and declining-- 7,a7 businesses2 and 7,b7 industry sectors or occupations4 7#h7 ,a description of how the ,state will prioritize individuals with barriers to employment1 underrepresented individuals1 youth1 immigrants1 formerly incarcerated adults1 and individuals experiencing pandemic-related job displacement4 7#i7 ,a description-- 7,a7 of how the ,state will prioritize access to high-quality jobs by establishing the standards of job quality that an employer is required to meet as a condition of receiving funds under this title1 which-- 7i7 include a defined livable wage for the ,state or by subregion of the ,state2 and 7ii7 if the minimum standards established by the ,interagency ,task ,force under section #dja have been established1 are consistent with such minimum standards2 and 7,b7 of such standards4 7#aj7 ,any other required information as determined by the ,secretary4 #ajc4 ,uses of funds 7a7 ,approved activities ,subject to the limitations in subsection 7b71 a ,state may use1 or ensure that a local area uses1 the funds awarded under this title for any of the following activities3 7#a7 ,training and education opportunities4 7#b7 ,adult education4 7#c7 ,incumbent worker training4 7#d7 ,dislocated worker training4 7#e7 ,on-the-job training4 7#f7 ,job search assistance4 7#g7 ,layoff aversion1 in advance of the notice required under the ,worker ,adjustment and ,retraining ,notification ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #baja et seq471 which may include assisting employers with product diversification1 market expansion1 and improving productivity4 7#h7 ,helping individuals who need assistance with starting up1 scaling up1 or maintaining their businesses1 through entrepreneurial development and coaching1 which may include the provision of loans through local boards of up to #h1jjj to help with starting up a new business or maintaining a business in financial distress4 7#i7 ,developing career pathway opportunities 7including through industry or sector partnerships7 to in-demand1 high-quality jobs in coordination with employers1 community-based organizations1 and ,state higher education systems1 and the ,state registered apprenticeship agency4 7#aj7 ,related instruction for a pre-apprenticeship1 a registered apprenticeship1 or other work-based training in a career pathway4 7#aa7 ,funding existing or establishing new ,state or nonprofit employee ownership resource centers that offer education and technical assistance to retiring business owners1 new entrepreneurs1 or worker groups for the purpose of using broad-based employee share ownership through of employee stock ownership plans1 worker cooperatives1 or employee ownership trusts1 to allow worker groups to buy out retiring business owners4 7#ab7 ,providing capital for revolving loan funds managed by ,state or nonprofit entities that offer loans to-- 7,a7 allow worker groups to buy out retiring business owners2 7,b7 worker groups or entrepreneurs looking to save a declining business through employee-ownership2 or 7,c7 workers using broad-based employee share ownership through of employee stock ownership plans1 worker cooperatives1 or employee ownership trusts4 7b7 ,limitations ,no ,state or local area may use funds awarded under this title to-- 7#a7 recruit businesses1 employees1 or customers from another ,state2 7#b7 assist employers whose jobs do not meet the standards of job quality under section #ajb7;b77#i72 or 7#c7 assist proprietary institutions of higher education 7as defined in section #ajb7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb7;b7774 #ajd4 ,reporting requirements and ,national repository 7a7 ,reporting requirements 7#a7 ,states ,each ,state that receives a grant under this title shall submit to the ,secretary an annual report that1 to the extent practicable1 integrates reporting requirements under the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq47 and includes-- 7,a7 an evaluation-- 7i7 of the performance of the activities carried out by the ,state under the grant-- 7,i7 with respect to meeting the goals of the ,state plan2 and 7,,ii7 with respect to the indicators of performance under section #aaf7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cada7;b77#b77;,a772 and 7ii7 if the satisfaction measurement framework as determined by the ,interagency ,task ,force under section #dja has been established1 of the satisfaction of each employer receiving assistance under this title on the basis of such satisfaction measurement framework2 and 7,b7 information on whether an employer that received assistance under the grant provided health benefits1 paid sick leave1 and paid family and medical leave to employees4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the ,secretary shall submit a report to ,congress on an annual basis containing a summary of the reports received under paragraph 7#a71 including information on promising emerging practices with respect to layoff aversion and job creation4 7b7 ,national ,repository ,the ,secretary shall1 jointly with the ,interagency ,task ,force established under title ,,iv1 establish on a publicly accessible website1 a national repository-- 7#a7 of data-driven1 promising emerging practices with respect to layoff aversion and job creation based on the evaluations described in subsection 7a77#a72 and 7#b7 of recommendations for replicating and scaling up such practices4 #aje4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title #bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 ,,ii ,competitive ,grants for ,innovative ,layoff ,aversion ,models #bja4 ,competitive grants 7a7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award planning grants under subsection 7b7 and implementation grants under subsection 7c71 on a competitive basis and in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 to ,states for innovative layoff aversion models4 7#b7 ,grant cycles 7,a7 ,in general ,in awarding grants under this title1 the ,secretary shall award-- 7i7 a first cycle of grants that shall include-- 7,i7 planning grants under subsection 7b71 that shall be used during the #ah-month period beginning on the date on which the grant is awarded2 and 7,,ii7 implementation grants under subsection 7c71 that shall be used during the #e-year period beginning on the date on which the grant is awarded2 and 7ii7 a second cycle of grants that shall be new implementation grants under subsection 7c7-- 7,i7 to ,states that used planning grants in accordance with subparagraph 7,a77i77,i72 and 7,,ii7 that shall be used during the #c4e-year period beginning on the date on which the grant is awarded4 7,b7 ,amount available for grant cycles ,from the amount appropriated under subsection 7e71 the ,secretary shall allocate-- 7i7 not more than #gj percent to be used to award the first round of grants under subparagraph 7,a77i72 and 7ii7 any remaining funds to be used to award the second round of grants under subparagraph 7,a77ii74 7b7 ,planning ,grants 7#a7 ,applications 7,a7 ,in general ,to receive a planning grant under this title1 a ,state shall submit an application to the ,secretary1 at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require1 and containing the information described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,contents ,each application shall include each of the following3 7i7 ,a description of the need for a planning grant1 and whether the ,state plans to submit an application for an implementation grant4 7ii7 ,a description of the planning activities the ,state will carry out with a planning grant4 7iii7 ,a description of each entity with which the ,state will coordinate to carry out such activities4 7iv7 ,a description of the commercial or public data sources that the ,state plans to use to-- 7,i7 investigate declining1 stagnant1 and in-demand industry sectors or occupations and employers in the ,state2 7,,ii7 determine the needs of underserved and underrepresented populations to obtain and retain high-quality jobs2 and 7,,iii7 identify strategies and approaches to job creation and layoff aversion4 7v7 ,a list of individuals and organizations1 including roles and responsibilities1 of each member of the ,state grantee advisory council established under title ,,iii4 7vi7 ,a description of potential ,state administrative policies or other conditions that may support or impede implementation of new approaches to job creation and layoff aversion4 7#b7 ,grant amount ,a planning grant awarded under this title may be made in an amount that is not less than #ge1jjj1 and not more than #cej1jjj4 7#c7 ,uses of funds ,for a period that is not greater than #ah months after the date of receipt of a planning grant under this subsection1 a ,state receiving a planning grant shall use such grant to carry out at least one of the following purposes3 7,a7 ,to research1 develop a proof of concept1 or pilot layoff aversion and job creation strategies prior to submission of an implementation grant application under subsection 7c71 if the ,state plans to apply for such a grant4 7,b7 ,to help support the modification or removal of ,state administrative policy barriers to implementation of job creation and layoff aversion interventions4 7c7 ,implementation ,grants 7#a7 ,application ,process 7,a7 ,in general ,to receive an implementation grant under this title1 a ,state shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require1 and containing the information described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,contents ,subject to subparagraph 7,c71 each application shall include each of the following3 7i7 ,a description of the layoff aversion interventions that will be carried out including not less than one layoff aversion intervention aimed at a particular industry sector or occupation or segment of the workforce1 or that is workforce development system-wide1 and the plan for deploying such interventions4 7ii7 ,a description of the projected performance goals for such interventions1 and a timeline for achieving such goals4 7iii7 ,an analysis of the need for the grant1 the particular problems that will be addressed through such interventions1 and the reasons for prioritizing such interventions4 7iv7 ,a description of efforts already underway in the ,state that have been previously implemented to create jobs or avert layoffs1 and a description of the successful elements and lessons learned that have informed each type of intervention that will be funded under the grant4 7v7 ,an identification of the ,state agency for fiscal and contract administration1 and description of the management capacity of such agency4 7vi7 ,a description of how the ,state will collaborate with partners that consist of relevant ,state and local government agencies1 nonprofit entities1 business and employer partners1 and any other groups determined relevant by the ,state1 which may include-- 7,i7 small business development entities2 7,,ii7 economic development entities2 7,,iii7 job training entities2 7,,iv7 unemployment compensation entities2 7,v7 institutions of higher education 7including #b-year public institutions of higher education72 7,,vi7 labor unions2 7,,vii7 business associations2 7,,viii7 community-based organizations2 and 7,,ix7 ,american ,job ,centers established under section #aba of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caea7 and one-stop centers4 7vii7 ,a description of the roles and responsibilities of each partner described in clause 7vi74 7viii7 ,a description of how the ,state will leverage ,state1 local1 and private resources from partnering entities1 including the partners described in clause 7vi74 7ix7 ,a description of how the ,state will identify and prioritize employers or industry sectors with the most significant risks for decline1 and individual workers at risk of layoffs4 7x7 ,a list of in-demand industry sectors or occupations that will be the target of the interventions1 the corresponding recognized postsecondary credentials necessary for workers to obtain jobs in such sectors or occupations1 and a description of how underrepresented populations and individuals with education and employment barriers will be supported to succeed in such sectors or occupations4 7xi7 ,a description of the recognized postsecondary credentials necessary for workers to obtain in-demand high-quality jobs within targeted sectors or occupations1 the corresponding education and training resources currently available to be leveraged1 new corresponding education and training resources that must be developed1 the quality of the education and training to be offered that leads to each recognized postsecondary credential1 and the role of employers in helping to create the appropriate and adequate pipeline of workers with those credentials4 7xii7 ,a list of individuals and organizations1 including roles and responsibilities1 of each member of the ,state advisory council established under title ,,iii4 7xiii7 ,a description-- 7,i7 of how the ,state will prioritize access to high-quality jobs by establishing the standards of job quality that an employer is required to meet as a condition of receiving funds under this title1 which1 if the minimum standards established by the ,interagency ,task ,force under section #dja have been established1 are consistent with such minimum standards2 and 7,,ii7 of such standards4 7xiv7 ,any other information required by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,simplified application process ,the ,secretary shall establish a simplified application process for ,states that received a planning grant under this title and are seeking to apply for an implementation grant4 7#b7 ,grant amount 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 an implementation grant awarded under this title may be made in an amount that is not less than #e1jjj1jjj1 and not more than #bj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,additional funds ,a ,state that is awarded an implementation grant under this title for piloting #a or more of the following models may receive an amount that is not more than #e1jjj1jjj in additional funds3 7i7 ,establishing a ,state or local public holding company that invests and acquires ownership in distressed businesses to allow them to continue operating or reopen later4 7ii7 ,piloting a model that seeks to improve individual economic security through every stage of career life1 particularly for workers who are left out of traditional unemployment insurance1 benefits1 or worker training and retraining programs such as independent contractors1 gig workers1 business owners1 and individuals who are caring for dependents or otherwise not working outside of the home4 ,such model may include efforts to provide broader lifelong access to income support1 access to pensions or retirement savings accounts1 health care benefits1 paid family leave1 paid medical leave1 and other fringe benefits4 7iii7 ,establishing joint sector-based or labor-management governance boards with shared oversight over a worker support fund4 ,such a worker support fund may be used to provide-- 7,i7 ongoing training and retraining opportunities2 7,,ii7 income support during unemployment2 7,,iii7 health insurance or other health and wellness benefits2 7,,iv7 flexible compensation during alternative or flexible work schedules2 7,v7 paid sick leave or paid family leave2 or 7,,vi7 other benefits as determined by the joint sector-based or labor-management governance board4 7#c7 ,priority ,in awarding implementation grants under this title1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,interagency ,task ,force established under title ,,iv1 shall prioritize each of the following types of ,states3 7,a7 ,states that demonstrate the greatest need4 7,b7 ,states that have the most thorough plans for deploying interventions4 7,c7 ,states that prioritize individuals with barriers to employment1 underrepresented individuals1 immigrants1 youth1 formerly incarcerated individuals1 or individuals experiencing pandemic-related job displacement4 7,d7 ,states that are committed to forging career pathways with employers that provide high-quality jobs-- 7i7 as defined by the ,state under section #ajb7;b77#i72 or 7ii7 in a case in which the ,state does not submit a ,state plan under title ,i1 as defined in accordance with the requirements of section #ajb7;b77#i74 7,e7 ,states that have the most thorough1 actionable1 and achievable plans for deploying interventions1 and present reliable and relevant evidence for the interventions chosen4 7d7 ,reporting ,requirements 7#a7 ,states ,each ,state receiving a grant under subsections 7b7 or 7c7 shall submit annual performance reports to the ,secretary that demonstrate how the ,state's grant-funded activities are performing with respect to indicators of performance under section #aaf7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cada7;b77#b77;,a771 and the employer satisfaction measures established by the ,interagency ,task ,force established under title ,,iv4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress1 a report-- 7,a7 on an annual basis1 containing a summary of the reports submitted under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 at the conclusion of each implementation grant period1 containing the results of a rigorous1 independent evaluation of the grants awarded under this title4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title1 #bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 ,,iii ,state ,grantee ,advisory ,council #cja4 ,state grantee advisory council 7a7 ,in general ,each ,state that receives a grant under title ,i or title ,,ii shall designate a ,state grantee advisory council4 7b7 ,membership and duties 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,state board shall serve as the ,state grantee advisory council and shall oversee and assess the performance of the activities carried out under the grant received under title ,i or ,,ii4 7#b7 ,other entities ,the ,governor shall appoint a representative of each of the following types of entities to serve as a member of the ,state grantee advisory council1 if the entity involved is not represented on the ,state board3 7,a7 ,the ,state workforce development system4 7,b7 ,the ,state unemployment compensation agency4 7,c7 ,the ,state higher education system1 including the system covering #b-year public institutions of higher education4 7,d7 ,the ,state1 local1 or regional chamber of commerce4 7,e7 ,employer organizations4 7,f7 ,labor organizations or joint labor-management organizations4 7,g7 ,community-based organizations4 7,h7 ,an established ,state-based employee ownership center that offers education and technical assistance to retiring business owners1 worker groups1 entrepreneurs1 or declining businesses1 for the purpose of using broad-based employee share ownership through employee stock ownership plans1 worker cooperatives1 or employee ownership trusts1 to allow worker groups to buy out businesses4 7,i7 ,any other member relevant to the activities carried out by the ,state under the grant awarded under title ,i or ,,ii4 ,,iv ,interagency ,task ,force #dja4 ,purposes 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,federal ,government1 and not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,commerce and ,secretary of ,labor 7in this title collectively referred to as the ,secretaries7 shall jointly assemble1 a ,federal interagency task force 7referred to in this ,act as the ,interagency ,task ,force74 7b7 ,duties ,the ,interagency ,task ,force shall-- 7#a7 identify any challenges that a ,state or local area receiving funds under this ,act has had to overcome2 7#b7 collect and disseminate best practices and develop and recommend policies at the ,federal level1 to support ongoing efforts to limit the impact of market disruptions on workers1 employers1 and industry sectors or occupations1 particularly with respect to groups specified in section #ajb7;b77#h72 7#c7 establish a framework for a ,state receiving a grant under this ,act to measure employer satisfaction with respect to activities funded under this ,act2 and 7#d7 establish the minimum standards of job quality that an employer is required to meet as a condition of receiving assistance under this ,act-- 7,a7 by taking into consideration-- 7i7 standards concerning whether an employer provides wages at a rate not less than the rate specified in the minimum living wage standards for ,states and localities recommended1 subject to subparagraph 7,b71 by research centers at public or private nonprofit institutions of higher education or think tanks2 7ii7 standards concerning whether an employer provides access to ongoing training and advancement opportunities2 7iii7 standards concerning whether an employer provides paid sick days1 paid family leave1 or paid medical leave or short-term disability leave2 and 7iv7 standards concerning whether an employer provides adequate hours and predictable schedules2 and 7,b7 by using1 for the minimum living wage standards1 a market-based approach that utilizes geographically specific expenditure data related to the expected minimum food1 child care1 health insurance1 housing1 transportation1 and other basic needs costs1 of a household4 #djb4 ,composition ,the ,interagency ,task ,force shall be composed of the following individuals3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,labor4 7#b7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,commerce for ,economic ,development4 7#c7 ,the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration4 7#d7 ,the ,director of the ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions ,fund of the ,department of the ,treasury4 7#e7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,career1 ,technical1 and ,adult ,education of the ,department of ,education4 7#f7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,postsecondary ,education of the ,department of ,education4 7#g7 ,a representative from the ,employment and ,training ,administration of the ,department of ,labor4 #djc4 ,meetings ,the ,interagency ,task ,force shall meet at least on an annual basis until the date on which the ,interagency ,task ,force is terminated under section #dje1 to evaluate the activities being carried out by each ,state receiving a grant under this ,act and impact of those activities on employers1 incumbent workers1 and jobseekers1 including the effectiveness of such activities-- 7#a7 in keeping workers employed in high-quality jobs2 7#b7 in helping workers transition smoothly to high-quality1 in-demand jobs during economic disruption2 7#c7 in improving business resiliency during economic disruption2 and 7#d7 in expanding the number of jobs available in high-quality1 in-demand industry sectors and occupations4 #djd4 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date on which the funds provided under the grants awarded under this ,act are expended by the ,states receiving grants under this ,act1 the ,interagency ,task ,force shall submit a report to ,congress detailing recommendations for a ,federal program based on the most promising practices carried out with the funds awarded under titles ,i and ,,ii4 #dje4 ,sunset ,the ,interagency ,task ,force shall terminate after submitting the report under section #djd4