,i #aahth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ifeb ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,september #ah1 #bjbd,mr4 ,de,saulnier introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,ways and ,means1 ,education and the ,workforce1 and ,energy and ,commerce1 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 incentivize innovative transportation corridors to reduce carbon and ,,ghg emissions1 to provide a tax structure that allows for certain investments in public transportation systems1 and to enable the fossil fuel workforce to transition to sustainable work sectors4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,jobs for a ,carbon ,free ,transportation ,system ,act4 ,i ,low ,carbon ,corridors #b4 ,low carbon corridor grant program 7a7 ,low carbon corridor defined ,in this section1 the term low carbon corridor means a connected systems-management corridor that connects different methods of transportation1 including public transportation systems1 rail transportation1 roadways1 and alternative methods of transportation4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities to carry out projects to develop low carbon corridors4 ,the purpose of such projects shall be to-- 7#a7 lower carbon emissions along the corridor2 7#b7 increase transportation inter-connectivity2 and 7#c7 increase transportation infrastructure reinvestment4 7c7 ,eligible entities ,the ,secretary may award grants under the program to a ,state1 local1 or tribal government1 or a subdivision thereof1 or a metropolitan planning organization4 7d7 ,eligible uses ,funds provided under this section may be used to incorporate low carbon and investment mechanisms into low carbon corridors1 including-- 7#a7 high occupancy vehicle lanes2 7#b7 value capture2 7#c7 transit-oriented development and high-density development2 7#d7 carbon fees2 7#e7 automated vehicle or electric vehicle lanes that are timed and connected to a transit system2 7#f7 ,smart ,cities connectivity and innovation2 7#g7 high-speed rail2 and 7#h7 facilities for alternative modes of transportation1 including pedestrian and bicycle facilities4 7e7 ,labor requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,a project carried out with a grant under the program shall be subject to the provisions of each of the following3 7,a7 ,subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of title #dj 7commonly known as the ,davis-,bacon ,act74 7,b7 ,chapter #fe of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,walsh-,healy ,act74 7,c7 ,chapter #fg of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,mc,namara-,o',hara ,service ,contract ,act of #aife74 7,d7 ,chapter #cg of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,work ,hours and ,safety ,standards ,act74 7,e7 ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bja et seq474 7#b7 ,authorities of the ,secretary ,with respect to the labor standards in this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall have the authority and functions set forth in ,reorganization ,plan ,numbered #ad of #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #abfg2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 and section #cade of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as applicable4 7f7 ,strategic partnerships ,a recipient of a grant under the program may enter into strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations or universities to develop plans for low carbon corridors4 7g7 ,,dot and ,,epa benchmarks ,the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall jointly monitor how low carbon corridors with respect to which grants were provided under this section reduce carbon emissions and how any mechanisms described in subsection 7d7 incorporated into such corridor contribute to carbon emission reductions4 7h7 ,use of ,american products 7#a7 ,in general ,a recipient of funds under this section shall ensure that any iron1 steel1 and manufactured products used in projects carried out with such funds are produced in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,waiver authority 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement of paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 applying paragraph 7#a7 would be inconsistent with the public interest2 7ii7 iron1 steel1 and manufactured products produced in the ,united ,states are not produced in a sufficient and reasonably available amount or are not of a satisfactory quality2 or 7iii7 using iron1 steel1 and manufactured products produced in the ,united ,states will increase the cost of the overall project by more than #be percent4 7,b7 ,publication ,before issuing a waiver under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register a detailed written explanation of the waiver determination4 7#c7 ,consistency with international agreements ,this subsection shall be applied in a manner consistent with the obligations of the ,united ,states under international agreements4 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,produced in the ,united ,states ,the term produced in the ,united ,states means the following3 7i7 ,when used with respect to a manufactured product1 the product was manufactured in the ,united ,states and the cost of the components of such product that were mined1 produced1 or manufactured in the ,united ,states exceeds #fj percent of the total cost of all components of the product4 7ii7 ,when used with respect to iron or steel products1 or an individual component of a manufactured product1 all manufacturing processes for such iron or steel products or components1 from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings1 occurred in the ,united ,states1 except that the term does not include-- 7,i7 steel or iron material or products manufactured abroad from semi-finished steel or iron from the ,united ,states2 and 7,,ii7 steel or iron material or products manufactured in the ,united ,states from semi-finished steel or iron of foreign origin4 7,b7 ,manufactured product ,the term manufactured product means any construction material or end product 7as such terms are defined in part #be4jjc of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation7 that is not an iron or steel product1 including-- 7i7 electrical components2 and 7ii7 non-ferrous building materials1 including1 aluminum and polyvinylchloride 7,,pvc71 glass1 fiber optics1 plastic1 wood1 masonry1 rubber1 manufactured stone1 any other non-ferrous metals1 and any unmanufactured construction material4 ,,ii ,value ,capture #c4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,affordable transit-oriented development ,the term affordable transit-oriented development means development of commercial and residential areas located near public transportation stations that promotes affordable housing and affordable commercial space4 7#b7 ,captured assessed value ,the term captured assessed value means the amount1 as a percentage or stated sum1 of increased assessed value that is utilized from year to year to finance project costs pursuant to the district strategic plan4 7#c7 ,current assessed value ,the term current assessed value means the assessed value of all taxable real property within a tax increment district as of ,october first of each year that the tax increment district remains in effect4 7#d7 ,financial plan ,the term financial plan means a statement of the project costs and sources of revenue required to accomplish the district strategic plan4 7#e7 ,increased assessed value ,the term increased assessed value means the valuation amount by which the current assessed value of a tax increment district exceeds the original assessed value of the tax increment district4 ,if the current assessed value is equal to or less than the original assessed value1 there is no increased assessed value4 7#f7 ,local government ,the term local government means-- 7,a7 any county1 city1 town1 township1 parish1 village1 or other general purpose political subdivision of a ,state2 and 7,b7 any combination of political subdivisions or appropriate government entities including special assessment districts4 7#g7 ,nominated area ,the term nominated area means an area which is nominated by #a or more local governments and the ,state or ,states in which it is located for designation under section #g4 7#h7 ,original assessed value ,the term original assessed value means the assessed value of all taxable real property within a tax increment district as of ,october first of the tax year preceding the year in which the tax increment district was established by the ,state or local government4 7#i7 ,public ,transportation ,the term public transportation has the meaning given the term in section #ecjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#aj7 ,tax increment ,the term tax increment means capital gain taxes assessed by the ,federal ,government upon the increased assessed value of property in the tax increment district4 7#aa7 ,tax increment district ,the term tax increment district means that area wholly within the corporate limits of a municipality that has been established and designated in accordance to section #g4 #d4 ,value capture policy and planning program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ecda4 ,technical assistance and value capture policy 7a7 ,technical assistance and policy development 7#a7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary may make grants to ,states and local governments to-- 7,a7 develop ,state and local value capture mechanisms for long-term funding that promote mobility1 public transportation1 and affordable transit-oriented development2 7,b7 improve public transportation and mobility for individuals2 and 7,c7 develop strategic partnerships that lead to greater long-term and robust investments in public transportation1 mobility1 inclusive economic development1 and affordable transit-oriented development4 7#b7 ,value capture policy ,not later than ,october #a of the fiscal year that begins #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary1 in collaboration with ,state departments of transportation1 metropolitan planning organizations1 and regional governments1 shall establish voluntary value capture standards for value capture mechanisms that promote greater investments into public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development4 7#c7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary1 through a competitive bid process1 may enter into contracts1 cooperative agreements1 and other agreements with nonprofit organizations that have a demonstrated capacity to provide value capture-related technical assistance to grant recipients4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ae months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall create a report1 and make such report available to the public1 that contains examples of ,state and local law and policy that provide for value capture that promotes greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development4 7c7 ,best practices ,based on the report required under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall identify and disseminate to ,state departments of transportation1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 ,committee on ,finance1 ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives examples of best practices where ,states and local governments have adopted value capture mechanisms that have successfully provided for greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,value capture ,the term value capture means collecting from an entity a portion of the economic value created by government investments1 activities1 and policies that have generated alternative revenue streams1 assets1 or other financial value and repurposing such economic value to assist in funding government investments and activities4 7#b7 ,affordable transit-oriented development ,the term affordable transit-oriented development means development of commercial and residential areas located near public transportation stations that promotes affordable housing and affordable commercial space4 7#c7 ,local government ,the term local government means-- 7,a7 any county1 city1 town1 township1 parish1 village1 or other general purpose political subdivision of a ,state2 and 7,b7 any combination of political subdivisions or appropriate government entities including special assessment districts4 7#d7 ,public ,transportation ,the term public transportation has the meaning given the term in section #ecjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ecda4 ,technical assistance and value capture policy4 4 #e4 ,designation of ,federal value capture tax increment financing districts 7a7 ,in general ,from among the eligible areas nominated for designation under this section1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall designate ,federal tax increment financing districts to help ,state and local government finance the cost for certain improvements and investment in public transportation1 affordable housing1 and other community development activities in an eligible area4 7b7 ,number of designations ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may annually designate nominated areas as a ,federal value capture tax increment financing district under this section4 7c7 ,period for which designation is in effect 7#a7 ,in general ,any designation under this section shall remain in effect during the period beginning on the date of the designation and ending on the earliest of-- 7,a7 ,december #ca1 #bjcj2 7,b7 the termination date designated by the ,state and local governments as provided for in a nomination2 or 7,c7 the date on which the ,secretary revokes the designation4 7#b7 ,revocation of designation ,if appropriate1 the ,secretary may revoke the designation under this section of an area if such ,secretary determines that the local government or the ,state in which it is located-- 7,a7 has modified the boundaries of the area2 or 7,b7 is not complying substantially with1 or fails to make progress in achieving the benchmarks set forth in section #d4 7d7 ,limitations on designations ,no area may be designated under this section unless-- 7#a7 the area is nominated by #a or more local governments and the ,state or ,states in which it is located for designation under this section2 7#b7 such ,state or ,states and the local governments have the authority-- 7,a7 to nominate the area for designation under this section2 and 7,b7 meet the ,federal requirements described in this title2 7#c7 such ,state or ,states and the local governments meet the ,federal value capture policy standards as described in section #d2 7#d7 the ,secretary determines that any information furnished is reasonably accurate2 and 7#e7 such ,state or ,states and local governments certify that no portion of the area nominated is already included in a ,federal tax increment financing district1 an infrastructure value capture zone1 or in an area otherwise nominated to be designated under this section4 7e7 ,application ,an eligible applicant shall submit to the ,secretary an application that at minimum contains-- 7#a7 a tax increment financing district strategic plan1 including-- 7,a7 the boundaries of the tax increment district by legal description2 7,b7 a list of the tax identification numbers for all lots or parcels within the tax increment district2 7,c7 a description of the present condition and uses of all land and buildings within the tax increment district2 7,d7 a description of the public facilities1 improvements or programs within the tax increment district anticipated to be added and financed in whole or in part2 7,e7 a description of the industrial1 commercial1 residential1 mixed-use or retail improvements1 downtown development or transit-oriented development within the tax increment district anticipated to be financed in whole or in part2 7,f7 a financial plan in accordance with subsection 7c7 of this section2 7,g7 a plan for the proposed maintenance and operation of the tax increment district after the planned capital improvements are completed2 and 7,h7 the maximum duration of the tax increment district1 which may not exceed a total of thirty tax years beginning with the tax year in which the tax increment district is established2 and 7#b7 a financial plan for a tax increment financing strategic plan1 including-- 7,a7 cost estimates for the public improvements and developments anticipated in the district strategic plan2 7,b7 the maximum amount of indebtedness to be incurred to implement the district strategic plan2 7,c7 sources of anticipated revenues2 7,d7 a description of the terms and conditions of any agreements1 including any anticipated assessment agreements1 contracts or other obligations related to the district strategic plan2 7,e7 estimates of increased assessed values of the tax increment district2 and 7,f7 the portion of the increased assessed values to be applied to the district strategic plan as captured assessed values and resulting tax increments in each year of the plan4 #f4 ,eligibility criteria ,a nominated area shall be eligible for designation under section #e only if the appropriate ,state or local government or agency-- 7#a7 designates a contiguous area within its jurisdiction as a transit-oriented development or transit-serve corridor2 and 7#b7 has created a tax increment financing district or other value capture that meet the value capture standards as described in section #d4 #g4 ,value capture tax increment financing districts2 special rule for capital gains 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury 7or the ,secretary's delegate71 after consultation with the ,secretary of ,transportation1 shall1 with respect to designated ,federal value capture tax increment financing districts as described in section #e-- 7#a7 establish a procedure to certify the original assessed value of the ,federal capital gain taxes within the boundaries of a ,federal value capture tax increment financing district1 7#b7 in each year after the establishment of a ,federal value capture tax increment financing district1 certify with respect to such district the amount of-- 7,a7 the assessed value of capital gains collected1 7,b7 the amount by which the current assessed value has increased or decreased from the original assessed value1 subject to any assessment agreements1 and 7,c7 the amount of the captured assessed value1 and 7#c7 conduct such analysis as is necessary to determine the maximum amount available of ,federal guarantees of qualified transit-oriented development bonds1 but not to exceed an annual amount to be determined by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,federal value capture tax increment financing district ,for purposes of this section1 the term ,federal value capture tax increment financing district means a targeted redevelopment area within a municipality1 county1 or other government entity1 from which all or a portion of projected future property tax revenue increases is temporarily dedicated to finance infrastructure improvements 7or other investments7 with the objective of stimulating economic development4 7c7 ,rulemaking and regulations ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall issue such rules or regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section4 7d7 ,notification to ,congress ,at least #cj days before issuing a letter of intent for establishment of a ,federal value capture tax increment district1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall notify in writing the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,finance1 ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives of the designated ,federal value capture tax increment districts4 ,the ,secretary shall include with the notification a copy of the nomination application and designation as well as the evaluations and ratings for each designation4 7e7 ,assessment agreement ,for purposes of this section1 the term assessment agreement means an agreement that establishes1 with respect to a ,federal value capture tax increment financing district-- 7#a7 the tax base1 7#b7 the amount of increased tax collections to be dedicated to such district1 7#c7 procedures for collecting funds1 and 7#d7 approved uses for funds4 #h4 ,expansion of long-term local funding for public infrastructure and affordable transit-oriented development 7a7 ,in general ,subpart ,a of part ,,iv of subchapter ,b of chapter #a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #adg;,a4 ,qualified transit-oriented development bonds 7a7 ,in general ,in this section1 the term qualified transit-oriented development bond means any private activity bond issued as part of an issue for the purposes of the acquisition1 construction1 reconstruction1 or improvement of land or property that is within one half-mile of an existing or planned major public transportation facility including fixed-guideway transit stations 7rail and bus rapid transit71 designated ,high ,speed ,rail or existing intercity rail stations1 or an intermodal transportation station4 7b7 ,a bond shall not be treated as a qualified transit-oriented development bond unless the issue described in subsection 7a7 is issued pursuant to relevant local government-adopted policies1 as determined by the ,secretary1 that-- 7#a7 promote long-term affordable housing or affordable commercial spaces1 7#b7 promote high-density1 mixed-use development near public transportation stations1 7#c7 encourage value capture and value sharing that promotes greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development1 including any strategy developed under section #ecda1 7#d7 the payment of the principal and interest on such issue is primarily secured by taxes of general applicability imposed by a general purpose governmental unit1 7#e7 a #be to #ej percent increase1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in real property tax revenues 7attributable to increases in assessed value7 by reason of the carrying out of such purposes in such area is reserved exclusively for debt service on such issue 7and similar issues7 to the extent such increase does not exceed such debt service1 or 7#f7 other value capture mechanisms including user fees1 sales tax revenues1 or other revenue sources dedicated to the project by property owners and businesses4 7c7 ,transit-,oriented ,development ,volume ,cap 7#a7 ,in general ,the aggregate face amount of ,transit-oriented development bonds issued pursuant to an issue1 when added to the aggregate face amount of transit-oriented development bonds previously issued by the issuing authority during the calendar year1 shall not exceed such issuing authority's ,move ,america volume cap for such year4 7#b7 ,allocation of volume cap ,each ,state may allocate the transit-oriented development volume cap of such ,state among governmental units 7or other authorities7 in such ,state having authority to issue private activity bonds4 7d7 ,application of ,davis-,bacon ,act requirements with respect to ,federal value capture tax increment financing districts ,subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of the title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply to projects financed with the proceeds of qualified transit-oriented development bonds4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of sections for subpart ,a of part ,,iv of subchapter ,b of chapter #a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 ,sec4 #adg;,a4 ,qualified transit-oriented development bonds4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the ,secretary has determined the procedure described in section #h7;a77#a74 ,,iii ,protecting ,workers for a ,clean ,future ,act #i4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the fossil fuel and fossil fuel-dependent industries have been major drivers of employment and economic growth in regions throughout ,california4 ,yet1 despite the success of these industries1 many local residents are unemployed or live in poverty4 ,in addition1 nearby communities often suffer from pollution1 poor air and water quality1 and other health hazards4 ,the goal of community transition grants is to develop a vision for a future economy based on equity1 sustainability1 and shared prosperity4 ,a regional approach requires bringing together a diverse set of stakeholders that represent the whole community4 ,this coalition must be capable of developing and implementing strategies to support workers and communities that will be affected by the transition away from fossil fuels4 ,to be effective1 coalitions should work closely with high road employers and industry leaders to identify in-demand skills and workforce strategies that promote emerging and expanding sectors of the regional economy4 7#b7 ,these strategies should provide pathways for impacted workers to transition to other sustainable jobs and careers4 ,they should also include the frontline communities who have historically been excluded from the economic benefits of the fossil fuel industry1 while bearing the greatest costs of pollution and ecological damage4 7#c7 ,partnerships should include organizations representing workers and communities impacted by the fossil fuel industry and the transition to a carbon-constrained economy4 ,workers1 residents1 and community leaders have inherent knowledge of regional dynamics1 issues1 and needs1 and should function at the center of developing regional solutions4 7#d7 ,in addition1 coalitions should be diverse and represent a wide range of regional interests and stakeholders1 including organizations representing labor1 environmental justice1 industry1 economic development1 local tribal and municipal government1 and educational institutions4 7#e7 ,as the ,united ,states and global economies shift from fossil fuels to more sustainable sources of energy1 the fossil fuel workforce cannot be left behind4 ,they must be part of the conversation and have a role in shaping the transition4 #aj4 ,renewable energy transition grant program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,labor1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall establish a grant program for local governments for the purpose of developing a plan to transition workers from employment in fossil fuel industries to employment in sustainable industries4 7b7 ,eligibility ,the ,secretary of ,labor may award grants under subsection 7a7 to a local or ,tribal government that-- 7#a7 establishes industry or sector partnerships 7as defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb772 7#b7 is in a locality that the ,secretary of ,energy determines to have a percentage of traditional energy sector jobs that is average or above average relative to the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 certifies that such local or ,tribal government will develop the transition plan described in subsection 7a7 in consultation with relevant ,state and other experts1 including experts in energy labor1 green economy policies1 and energy policy1 and with relevant ,state officials1 if applicable4 7c7 ,determination of percentage of traditional energy sector jobs ,in making the determination under subsection 7b77#b71 the ,secretary of ,labor shall take into consideration information from the report entitled ,u4,s4 ,energy and ,employment ,report issued by the ,secretary in ,january1 #bjag4 7d7 ,use of funds ,funds under subsection 7a7 may be used for the following purposes3 7#a7 ,to develop a transition plan described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,to support an existing apprenticeship program for apprenticeable occupation or1 if in a non-traditional industry1 to develop an apprenticeship program4 7#c7 ,to train individuals who are new to the workforce for jobs in sustainable industries1 including but not limited to1 manufacturing1 autonomous vehicles1 electric vehicles1 renewable energy1 ,,cercla remediation1 and may include a partnership or agreements with employers to provide jobs for trainees4 7e7 ,transition plan requirements ,a transition plan funded under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 shall include assistance for accessing all existing applicable ,federal and ,state aid for displaced workers1 including unemployment insurance1 job transition training1 and community services for the affected community as well as trade adjustment assistance and other programs1 if applicable2 and 7#b7 may also include assistance to supplement existing ,federal and ,state aid1 including funds for bridges to retirement for older workers1 wage insurance for workers who find employment in lower wage jobs1 and funding for significant career change training for workers who wish to change careers1 including case management and career path counseling4 7f7 ,authorization ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as necessary to carry out this section4 #aa4 ,national ,employment ,corps 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,department of ,labor a ,national ,employment ,corps4 7b7 ,job guarantee grants 7#a7 ,in general ,if local government or ,tribe described in section #aj7;b7 executes a plan under section #aj in good faith1 but all workers described in section #aj7;a7 are not successfully transitioned1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 acting through the ,national ,employment ,corps1 shall establish a program 7hereinafter referred to as the program7 to provide grants to local and ,tribal governments to provide direct employment projects for the purpose of guaranteeing a job and job training to any eligible worker not successfully transitioned under such plan4 7#b7 ,use of funds ,the grants under paragraph 7#a7 shall cover wage1 benefits1 and material expenses of eligible workers4 7#c7 ,eligible worker ,in this section1 the term eligible worker means any individual who loses a job or reasonably anticipates losing a job due to a transition from traditional energy sources to sustainable energy sources4 7c7 ,coordination of ,federal efforts ,the ,corps shall work with ,federal agencies to identify areas of needed investment in the ,united ,states economy1 including infrastructure1 energy efficiency1 retrofitting1 elder care1 child care1 job training1 education1 and health services4 7d7 ,federal component 7#a7 ,in general ,if projects funded under the program under subsection 7b7 are inadequate to maintain full employment in the locality or ,tribe1 the ,secretary shall intervene in the locality or ,tribe to provide adequate employment opportunities to guarantee employment to workers described in such subsection4 7#b7 ,additional services ,the ,corps shall also offer the following services to eligible workers3 7,a7 ,supportive services4 7,b7 ,wrap-around services1 including3 7i7 ,transportation4 7ii7 ,childcare4 7iii7 ,job preparation services4 7iv7 ,counseling4 7,c7 ,adult education and literacy activities4 7,d7 ,activities to assist justice-involved individuals4 7#c7 ,website and database ,to assist with an individual's move from the job guarantee to other employment opportunities under a ,national ,employment ,corps1 the ,secretary shall establish a website and database listing individuals employed under the program as available for1 and seeking1 employment4 ,individuals shall be allowed up to one day 7#h hours7 per employed month to seek alternative employment and for professional development4 7e7 ,coordination of local efforts ,any local or ,tribal government that receives a grant shall develop employment proposals in coordination with community leaders1 labor organizations1 and local residents to ensure the proposals will serve the needs of the constituents and available pool of labor4 ,the employment proposals may not be used to employ individuals who will replace or speed the displacement of existing employees or individuals who would otherwise perform similar work4 7f7 ,employment protections 7#a7 ,collective bargaining units ,participants shall be included in an established bargaining unit and covered by any applicable collective bargaining agreement upon the establishment of such agreement4 7#b7 ,wages under the program ,wage variation shall be built into the program1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor1 to account for workers' previous experience1 education1 and region of residence1 as well as the prospect of promotion within the ,national ,employment ,corps4 7#c7 ,website ,to manage projects past1 present1 and future1 the ,national ,employment ,corps shall create a website where all projects will be listed4 7#d7 ,minimum wage ,any individual employed using funds under this section shall be paid wages at a rate that is not less than #ae4jj per hour and that are comparable to wages in the region1 plus benefits1 and indexed for inflation4 7g7 ,apprenticeship defined ,in this section1 the term apprenticeship means an apprenticeship program registered under the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7commonly known as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act7 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