
Seal of the United States Department of Energy.
This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE), in awarding grants, to prioritize education and training for energy and manufacturing jobs, including by encouraging state and local education agencies to equip students for those jobs and strengthening DOE programs and labs carrying out workforce development initiatives.
Official Summary
Passed House
2017-06-12
Passed Senate
Signed by President
Became Public Law
Amendments
None.
Sponsors
Original sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Cosponsors: Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]
Votes
Passed House by voice vote.