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BRIDGE for Workers Act
Sponsored By: Representative LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]
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Summary
Expands access to reemployment services to all claimants for regular unemployment compensation. This law adds people receiving regular unemployment benefits to the group eligible for assessments and reemployment help under section 303(j) of the Social Security Act and takes effect on the date of enactment.
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- Workers: People claiming regular unemployment can receive reemployment assessments and services aimed at helping them return to work quickly.
- State workforce agencies: Job centers must offer services to a larger pool of claimants, which may require broader outreach and intake to connect people with training and job search help.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More job help for unemployment filers
If you file for regular unemployment benefits, you are eligible for reemployment services and assessments. The law covers all claimants, not just those a state selects or refers. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]
IL • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
IL • D
Sponsored 10/2/2023
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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