H.R. 6819 — Introduced in House

I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6819 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 14, 2023Mrs. Hinson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To require the Secretary of Labor and Secretary of Energy to submit a report to Congress on occupations and career paths affected by changes in energy production and critical manufacturing. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Workforce Solutions Act. 2. Report on workforce Beginning not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Energy shall, jointly, submit to Congress, on an annual basis, an economic analysis of occupations and career paths impacted by changes in the energy and critical manufacturing industries, including information on— (1) growth; (2) entry-level occupations; (3) pre-requisites for occupations; (4) living wage salaries; (5) career paths; (6) barriers that prevent individuals in under-served communities from acquiring employment in new occupations and career paths in such industries; and (7) how digital technology advancements are impacting the critical manufacturing industry.