2022: Schweikert Effectively Voted Against The Workforce Innovation And Opportunity Act Of 2022. In May 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert 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: Schweikert Effectively Voted Against The Workforce Innovation And Opportunity Act Of 2022. In May 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert 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: Schweikert Voted For 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, Schweikert voted for 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: Schweikert Voted Against 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, Schweikert voted against 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: Schweikert Voted Against 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, Schweikert voted against 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: Schweikert Voted Against 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, Schweikert voted against 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: Schweikert Voted Against Authorizing 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, Schweikert voted against 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: Schweikert Voted Against 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, Schweikert voted against 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: Schweikert Voted Against 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, Schweikert voted against 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: Schweikert Voted Against Amendments That Included Veterans As A Priority For Funding Allocation In Local Employment And Training Activities. In May 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against 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: Schweikert Voted For 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, Schweikert voted for 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: Schweikert Voted Against 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, Schweikert voted against 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: Schweikert Voted For 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, Schweikert voted for 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: Schweikert Voted For 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, Schweikert voted for 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: Schweikert Voted Against 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, Schweikert voted against 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: Schweikert Voted Against Amendments That Required State Workforce Development Boards To Include Youth Representatives. In May 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against 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: Schweikert Voted Against 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, Schweikert voted against 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]