Bills · HR 1797
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1797Employment and training programsAmerican Samoa
Employment Services and Jobs Parity Act
INTRO MAR 3· LAST ACTION MAR 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a gap in federal support for employment services in two U.S. territories. If it becomes law, it would provide crucial resources for economic development and workforce support in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa, potentially leading to more jobs and better-trained workers. Currently, without being fully included in the Wagner-Peyser Act, these territories might have fewer federal resources dedicated to helping their residents find work and helping local businesses thrive. The bill aims to ensure a more equitable distribution of federal job assistance to all U.S. territories, recognizing their unique needs and contributing to their economic stability.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Includes the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa within the scope of the Wagner-Peyser Act's definitions.
This officially brings these two territories under the umbrella of federal employment service programs, making them eligible for the benefits and subject to the requirements of the Act.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa to have an unemployment compensation law to receive federal employment service funding.
This ensures that workers in these territories have a safety net similar to those in states and other territories, a standard condition for participating in the federal employment services system.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a specific funding formula, allotting the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa each half the amount Guam receives, once total federal allotments exceed 2025 levels.
This provision clarifies how federal funds for employment services will be distributed to these territories, providing a clear and ongoing source of support for their job programs.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Northern Mariana Islands
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAR 3
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E179)
MAR 3
Introduced in House
MAR 3
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1797
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 3, 2025
Last actionMar 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2025
House BillHR 1797Employment and training programsAmerican Samoa
Employment Services and Jobs Parity Act
INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 3, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
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