2022: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The Workforce Innovation
And Opportunity Act Of 2022. In May 2022, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against the "adoption of the rule (H Res
1119) that would provide for House floor consideration for the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act (HR 7309)." The vote was on the adoption
of the rule. The House adopted the rule by a vote of 220-199. [House
Vote 187, 5/17/22;
Congressional Quarterly,
5/17/22; Congressional Actions,
H.R.
7309;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
1119]
2022: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The Workforce Innovation
And Opportunity Act Of 2022. In May 2022, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against the "motion to order the previous
question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule
(H Res 1119) that would provide for House floor consideration for the
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (HR 7309)." The vote was on a
motion to order the previous question. The House agreed to the motion by
a vote of 221-195. [House Vote 186,
5/17/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/17/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7309;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
1119]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Amendments That Would Require Grants
And Contracts For Adult Education Activities To Be Distributed In A
Timely Manner And Require Unified State Plans To Include A Plan For
Adult Education Activities. In May 2022, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against en bloc amendments no. 3 to the
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022, which would "require
grants and contracts for adult education activities to be distributed in
a timely manner and require unified state plans submitted to the Labor
Department to include a plan for such activities." The vote was on the
adoption of amendments. The House rejected the amendments by a vote of
194-219. [House Vote 190,
5/17/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/17/22;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
208;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7309]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For Amendments That Allowed The Labor And
Education Departments To Study The Current And Anticipated Availability
Of STEM Jobs And Public Secondary School Classes And How To Expand STEM
And Computer Science Access. In May 2022, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for en bloc amendments no. 1 to the
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022, which would "allow the
Labor Department, in coordination with the Education Department, to
conduct a study on the current and anticipated availability of STEM jobs
and public secondary school courses as well as how to expand access to
the STEM and computer science fields." The vote was on the adoption of
amendments. The House adopted the amendments by a vote of 313-107.
[House Vote 188,
5/17/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/17/22;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
206;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7309]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For Amendments That Required The Government
Accountability Office To Report On Challenges That Unemployed And
Low-Income Native Americans, Alaska Natives And Native Hawaiians Face
And Provide Recommendations To Improve Their Access To Federal
Employment And Training Services. In May 2022, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for en bloc amendments no. 1
to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022, which would
"require the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress,
within 180 days of the bill's enactment, on challenges that unemployed
and low-income Native Americans, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians
face in the labor market and to provide recommendations for improving
their access to federal employment and training services." The vote was
on the adoption of amendments. The House adopted the amendments by a
vote of 313-107. [House Vote 188,
5/17/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/17/22;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
206;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7309]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For Amendments That Authorized Annual Funds As
Necessary Through FY 2028 To Award Competitive Four-Year Grants To Local
Boards For Youth Programs In Communities Disproportionately Affected By
Gun Violence. In May 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted for en bloc amendments no. 2 to the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022, which would "authorize such sums
as may be necessary annually through fiscal 2028 for the Labor
Department to award competitive four-year grants to local boards for
summer or year-round programs for youth in communities
disproportionately affected by gun violence to connect them to in-demand
industry sectors or occupations." The vote was on the adoption of
amendments. The House adopted the amendments by a vote of 222-196.
[House Vote 189,
5/17/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/17/22;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
207;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7309]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Authorize Over $74 Billion Through FY 2028
For The Reauthorization Of Workforce Programs At Higher Funding Levels,
Expansion Of Program Activities And Eligibility, And Codification And
Establishment Of Several Labor Department Programs. In May 2022,
according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022, which would "authorize
more than $74 billion through fiscal 2028 to reauthorize workforce
development programs under the 2014 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity
Act at significantly higher funding levels, expand program activities
and eligibility, and codify or establish several other Labor Department
programs." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote
of 220-196, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 193,
5/17/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/17/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7309]
Within The Total Funds, $19.2 Billion Would Be Reserved For
Dislocated-Worker Employment And Training, $12 Billion For Adult
Workforce Development, $7.9 Billion For Youth Workforce
Development, And $7.1 Billion For A Youth Employment Program To
Provide Work Opportunities, Training, Mentoring Services And Career
Counseling. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Within total
funding for formula grants to state workforce development systems,
it would authorize $19.2 billion for dislocated-worker employment
and training; $12 billion for adult workforce development; $7.9
billion for youth workforce development; and $7.1 billion for a new
summer and year-round youth employment program to provide employment
opportunities, work-readiness training, mentoring services and
career counseling for youth." [Congressional Quarterly,
5/17/22]
Within The Total Funds, $11.9 Billion Would Be Reserved For The
Job Corps Program, $7.7 Billion Would Be For A New Sector-Based
Career Training Program To Support Development Of High-Skill,
High-Wage Or In-Demand Industry Jobs, And $5.4 Billion Would Be For
Adult Education And Family Literacy Programs. According to
Congressional Quarterly, "It would authorize $11.9 billion for the
Job Corps program, which provides academic and employment support
for disadvantaged youth; $7.7 billion for a new sector-based career
training program to help states develop or expand industry or sector
partnerships to expand workforce development and employment
opportunities for high-skill, high-wage or in-demand industry
sectors and occupations; and $5.3 billion for adult education and
family literacy programs." [Congressional Quarterly,
5/17/22]
Within The Total Funds, $2.24 Billion Would Be Reserved For A
Re-Entry Employment Opportunity Program, $772 Million Would Be For
A Community College Training Grant Program, And $165 Million Would
Be For Workforce Data Quality Initiative Grants. According to
Congressional Quarterly, "It would authorize $2.25 billion for a
reentry employment opportunity program, $772 million for a
community college training grant program and $165 million for
workforce data quality initiative grants, all of which would be
codified by the bill." [Congressional Quarterly,
5/17/22]
The Bill Would Require At Least 75% Of The Funding Authorized For
Local Adult And Employment And Training To Be Utilized To Grant
Services To Public Assistance Recipients And Low-Income People,
Individuals With Foundations Skill Needs, And Individuals With Other
Employment Challenges. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It
would require at least 75 percent of funding authorized for local
adult employment and training activities to be used to provide
services to public assistance recipients and other low-income
individuals, individuals who have foundational skill needs and
individuals with other barriers to employment." [Congressional
Quarterly, 5/17/22]
The Bill Would Add Several Program Requirements To Highlight
Digital Literacy And Financial Literacy In Education And Training.
According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would add various program
requirements to emphasize education and training related to digital
literacy and financial literacy." [Congressional Quarterly,
5/17/22]
The Bill Would Authorize Necessary Funds Through FY 2028 To States
To Provide Vocational Services To People With Disabilities.
According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would authorize such sums
as necessary through fiscal 2028 for state activities to provide
vocational services to individuals with disabilities."
[Congressional Quarterly,
5/17/22]
The Bill Would Authorize An Additional $40 Million Annually
Through FY 2027 For National Training Programs For Dislocated
Workers, Including People Who Would Be Likely To Be Dislocated Due
To Automation. According to Congressional Quarterly, "As amended,
it would authorize an additional $40 million annually through
fiscal 2027 for national training programs for dislocated workers,
including individuals who are likely to become dislocated workers as
a result of automation." [Congressional Quarterly,
5/17/22]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For Amendments That Authorized $40 Million
Annually For FY 2023 Through FY 2027 For National Dislocated Worker
Grants, Including Individuals Who Were Likely To Become Dislocated Due
To Automation. In May 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted for en bloc amendments no. 2 to the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022, which would "authorize $40
million annually for fiscal years 2023 through 2027 for national
dislocated worker grants, including individuals who are likely to become
dislocated workers as a result of automation." The vote was on the
adoption of amendments. The House adopted the amendments by a vote of
222-196. [House Vote 189,
5/17/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/17/22;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
207;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7309]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For Amendments That Required The Labor
Department To Encourage And Prioritize Applicants From Minority-Serving
Institutions To Provide Skills Training And Educational Services. In
May 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for en
bloc amendments no. 2 to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of
2022, which would "require the Labor Department, in carrying out the
bill's provisions, to encourage and prioritize applications from
minority-serving institutions for assistance to provide job skills
training and educational services." The vote was on the adoption of
amendments. The House adopted the amendments by a vote of 222-196.
[House Vote 189,
5/17/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/17/22;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
207;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7309]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For Amendments That Included Veterans As A
Priority For Funding Allocation In Local Employment And Training
Activities. In May 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted for en bloc amendments no. 1 to the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022, which would "add language to
include veterans among those local areas are required to prioritize when
allocating funds for local employment and training activities." The vote
was on the adoption of amendments. The House adopted the amendments by a
vote of 313-107. [House Vote 188,
5/17/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/17/22;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
206;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7309]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Amendments That Would Prohibit
Providing Direct Payments Or Reimbursements For Health Care Services
Using The Federal Funds Under The Bill. In May 2022, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against en bloc amendments
no. 3 to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022, which
would "prohibit the use of any funds made available through the bill to
provide direct payment or reimbursement for any health care services."
The vote was on the adoption of amendments. The House rejected the
amendments by a vote of 194-219. [House Vote 190,
5/17/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/17/22;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
208;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7309]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For Amendments That Required State Plans To
Describe Public Access To Information On The Recognized Post-Secondary
Credentials Earned By Program Participants. In May 2022, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for en bloc amendments no. 2
to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022, which would
"require state plans to describe how their strategies will ensure public
access to data on the recognized postsecondary credentials earned by
program participants." The vote was on the adoption of amendments. The
House adopted the amendments by a vote of 222-196. [House Vote 189,
5/17/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/17/22;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
207;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7309]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Amendments That Would Remove Language
That Required Apprenticeship Programs To Register Under The National
Apprenticeship Act In Order To Be Eligible For Funding. In May 2022,
according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against en bloc
amendments no. 3 to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of
2022, which would "strike language to require apprenticeship programs to
be registered under the National Apprenticeship Act in order to be
eligible for funding." The vote was on the adoption of amendments. The
House rejected the amendments by a vote of 194-219. [House Vote 190,
5/17/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/17/22;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
208;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7309]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted Against A Substitute Amendment That Would
Replace The Bill With Language That Reduced The Authorized Funding For
The Reauthorized Workforce Programs Through FY 2028. In May 2022,
according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against the
Republican substitute amendment to the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act of 2022, which would "replace the bill's provisions
with language to reduce the funding authorization programs under the
2014 workforce law. It would reauthorize funding for the programs
through fiscal 2028, including approximately $1.1 billion annually for
youth workforce investment activities; $900 million annually for adult
employment and training activities; approximately $1.5 billion annually
for dislocated worker employment and training activities; approximately
$704 million annually for adult literacy programs; and funding for Job
Corps at the fiscal 2020 funding level. Among other provisions, it would
double the maximum amount governors can reserve for statewide workforce
investment activities from funding for worker training programs to 30
percent and require such activities to include the development of
assessments to award credentials or determine individual employment
plans. It would allow one-stop centers for workforce development to make
their services accessible in-person and virtually; create
employer-directed skills accounts for those not employed by a specific
employer to provide on-the-job training to individuals, followed by full
employment with the employer sponsor; establish new standards of conduct
for Job Corps Centers; and require directors of Job Corps campuses to
report on violence and criminal activity on their campus." The vote was
on the adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a
vote of 174-241. [House Vote 191,
5/17/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/17/22;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
209;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7309]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For Amendments That Required The Labor
Department To Support Assistance And Training For Programs, Employers
And Staff That Mentor Youth. In May 2022, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for en bloc amendments no. 1 to the
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022, which would "require
the Labor Department to support assistance and training for programs,
employers and staff that mentor youth." The vote was on the adoption of
amendments. The House adopted the amendments by a vote of 313-107.
[House Vote 188,
5/17/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/17/22;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
206;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7309]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For Amendments That Required State Workforce
Development Boards To Include Youth Representatives. In May 2022,
according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for en bloc
amendments no. 2 to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of
2022, which would "require state workforce development boards to include
a youth representatives." The vote was on the adoption of amendments.
The House adopted the amendments by a vote of 222-196. [House Vote 189,
5/17/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/17/22;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
207;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7309]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For Amendments That Required Local Needs
Assessments Related To Youth Workforce Investment Activities To Include
How Activities Offered Provide Workforce Readiness Opportunities,
Support Services, Adult Mentoring, Financial Mentoring, Soft Skill
Development, Or Career Exposure. In May 2022, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for en bloc amendments no. 1
to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022, which would
"add language focused on youth workforce readiness programs, including
to require local needs assessments related to youth workforce investment
activities to include a description of how activities offered in the
area provide workforce readiness opportunities, support services, adult
mentoring, financial literacy, activities to develop soft skills or
career exposure activities." The vote was on the adoption of amendments.
The House adopted the amendments by a vote of 313-107. [House Vote 188,
5/17/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/17/22;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
206;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7309]