[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 46 (Friday, March 10, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H1263-H1264]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       SUPPORTING CAREER PATHWAYS

  (Ms. BUDZINSKI asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. BUDZINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce my first bill 
as a Member of Congress, the LEAP Act.
  This bipartisan piece of legislation aims to create new opportunities 
for American workers by supporting apprenticeships and pre-
apprenticeship programs. These training programs are a proven way to 
address the job skills gap and to get folks ready for careers in 
growing industries.
  By providing tax credits to small businesses, this bill will both 
address the need for more qualified workers and cut educational costs, 
a win-win for employers and working people.
  I thank former Congressman Rodney Davis, who was the first to 
introduce this legislation back in 2013, and I thank Congressman  Mike 
Carey for

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partnering with me to build on this proposal by eliminating age limits 
and emphasizing pre-apprenticeship eligibility.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to join 
us in supporting career pathways and a chance for everyone to succeed 
in our changing economy.

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