H.R.2380 - Building Youth Workforce Skills Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.2380, the Building Youth Workforce Skills Act, aims to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to allow individual training accounts (ITAs) to be used for certain youth. Specifically, it targets in-school youth (ages 16-21) and out-of-school youth. The bill permits local areas to use allocated funds to pay eligible training providers for services provided to these youth through ITAs, mirroring the process used for adults and dislocated workers.
Expected Effects
The bill would expand access to training programs for young people, potentially improving their skills and employment prospects. This change could lead to a more skilled workforce and reduced unemployment among youth. It essentially broadens the scope of WIOA to include specific youth demographics in the ITA system.
Potential Benefits
- Increased access to training for youth, leading to better job opportunities.
- Potential for a more skilled workforce, boosting economic productivity.
- Reduced youth unemployment rates.
- Alignment with existing workforce development programs for adults and dislocated workers.
- Empowerment of local areas to tailor training programs to specific youth needs.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential strain on existing WIOA funding, possibly reducing resources for other eligible groups.
- Risk of inefficient allocation of funds if training programs are not properly vetted.
- Administrative burden on local areas to manage the expanded ITA program.
- Possible displacement of older workers if youth are favored in training opportunities.
- Lack of guarantee that training will lead to employment.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution's general welfare clause (Preamble). Congress has the power to legislate in areas that promote the general welfare, and workforce development falls under this purview. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 grants Congress the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).