*Administration of Barack Obama, 2014 *

**Statement on House of Representatives Passage of the "Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014" **

*July 9, 2014 *

I applaud the overwhelming majority of lawmakers from both parties who came together on behalf of America's workers to pass the "Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014." This bipartisan compromise will help workers, including workers with disabilities, access employment, education, job-driven training, and support services that give them the chance to advance their careers and secure the good jobs of the future. Today's vote helps ensure that our workers can earn the skills employers are looking for right now and that American businesses have the talent pool it takes to compete and win in our global economy. I look forward to signing it into law and hope Congress will continue to come together to make progress for America's working families.

NOTE: The statement referred to H.R. 803.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : "Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014," House of Representatives passage*.*

*Subjects:* Civil rights : Disabled persons :: Assistance and accommodation efforts; Congress : Bipartisanship ; Education : Postsecondary education :: Career training and continuing education; Employment and unemployment : Job training and assistance programs; Legislation, proposed : "Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014".

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201400528.