What does Preamble of HR 2099 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The amendment would authorize a study. The study's purpose is to review specific outcomes of entrepreneurial skills development programs.

What does STATE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD. of HR 2099 do?

This section amends Section 101(d)(3)(D) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The amendment strikes the phrase 'and jobseekers' and inserts 'jobseekers, and entrepreneurs'. The amendment inserts 'and entrepreneurial skills development and microenterprise services' after 'occupations'.

What does IDENTIFICATION OF ELIGIBLE PROVIDERS OF TRAINING SERVICES. of HR 2099 do?

This section amends Section 122(a)(2)(C) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The amendment inserts 'and providers of entrepreneurial skills development programs' after 'organizations'.

What does REQUIRED LOCAL EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES. of HR 2099 do?

This section amends Section 134(c)(2)(A) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The amendments relate to required local employment and training activities. Changes are made to clause (iv) to include providing information on entrepreneurship and referral to microenterprise services. Clause (vi) is modified to include resources to support entrepreneurship. Clause (xiii) is updated to include or entrepreneurial opportunities.

What does EVALUATIONS AND RESEARCH. of HR 2099 do?

This section amends Section 169 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It requires the Secretary to conduct a three-year multistate study on entrepreneurial skills development programs through a grant or contract. The study must review successful practices, best practices for mentoring, qualifications of skills development providers, strategies for engaging employers, program outcomes, measurement of participant progress, industry recognized credentials, and the economic impact of these programs. The study will also examine how programs identify participant readiness and the average earnings of participants three years after completion. The study must conclude with recommendations for States and local communities to expand access to such programs. Paragraph (5)(A) is modified to include individuals pursuing entrepreneurship within particular service populations. Subsection (c) is revised to allow projects to include demonstration and pilot projects relating to promoting self-employment, entrepreneurship, job creation, averting dislocations, assisting dislocated farmers and fishermen, developing career pathways, and promoting public works.

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To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to authorize a study to review specific outcomes of entrepreneurial skills development programs, and for other purposes. — HR. 2099

Last updated: 3/14/2025 · Introduced: 3/14/2025

Author: Rick Allen (R-GA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill expands the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to include entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial skills development services in workforce development board responsibilities and eligible training providers.
The bill mandates that local employment and training activities provide information on entrepreneurship, refer individuals to microenterprise services, and offer resources supporting entrepreneurship.
The bill requires a three-year study of entrepreneurial skills development programs to identify best practices, measure participant outcomes, and recommend strategies for expanding access to these programs.

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