[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 88 (Tuesday, May 21, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3361]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          THE EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE HAS SOLUTIONS

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
North Carolina (Ms. Foxx) for 5 minutes.
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, employers across all industries are looking 
for qualified workers to fill in-demand jobs. Job creators are 
consistently finding that skills-based credentials can successfully, 
oftentimes more effectively, prepare workers for success on the job.
  It is not just employers who are recognizing the value of upskilling. 
A recent poll found that 82 percent of American voters are in favor of 
bolstering the Nation's workplace development programs.
  The Education and Workforce Committee is proud to spearhead this 
effort with legislation like the A Stronger Workforce for America Act, 
which makes critical updates to the Nation's workforce development 
system.
  Additionally, the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act will help connect 
low-income students and workers with the experiences and programs they 
need to gain relevant skills for in-demand jobs.
  In conjunction, these pieces of legislation will be transformative 
for America's workforce and prepare more Americans for success in the 
21st century economy.

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