[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 104 (Tuesday, August 2, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: August 2, 1994]
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                          THE REEMPLOYMENT ACT

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the Speaker's announced policy of 
February 11, 1994, and June 10, 1994, the gentlewoman from California 
[Ms. Eshoo] is recognized during morning business for 2 minutes.
  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be 1 of over 100 cosponsors of 
the Reemployment Act.
  This bill continues to gain momentum, having recently passed the Ways 
and Means Human Resources Subcommittee without opposition.
  Mr. Speaker, this is a bipartisan bill, supported by small and large 
businesses, business groups, and educators.
  We all understand how critical investment in human capital is to the 
long-term viability of our economy and the well-being of our Nation.
  We must take advantage of this overwhelming support and pass this 
vital legislation this year.
  We must replace our outdated and cumbersome unemployment system with 
one that trains workers, helps them to find jobs quickly, and gets them 
off the unemployment rolls.
  The Reemployment Act would establish a network of one-stop centers 
where citizens can walk in, apply for unemployment benefits, arrange 
for training, and find employment.
  By consolidating and streamlining this process we are truly serving 
workers and businesses.
  I urge my colleagues to join us in supporting this overdue 
legislation and in helping us pass it this year.

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