Political Quotes

“Let me say that I appreciate the in-demand job work that the committee has put in place in the bill. That is wonderful. And I appreciate my friend from Connecticut's passion for this topic. I share it. I support DOL-supported apprenticeships. That has nothing to do with it. This simply says that we strike the word ``only'' and that, if there is a gap somewhere in a local economy in this country, we have the flexibility to have an industry apprenticeship receive a grant. This is supported by the Associated Builders and Contractors, the general contractors, the equipment manufacturers, the electrical contractors, the home builders, the roofing contractors, so this bill has full support. Madam Chair, I include in the Record their letters. Associated General Contractors of America, June 12, 2019. AGC KEY VOTE: Vote ``Yes'' on Hill Amdt. No. 38 to H.R. 2740. Hon. French Hill, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Representative Hill: On behalf of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), I write to urge you to support Rep. French Hill Amendment No. 38 to H.R. 2740, which would allow federal grant funds to be used for apprenticeship programs registered with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) as well as industry-recognized apprenticeship programs. Because workforce development is a critical issue for the construction industry, AGC reserves the right to record your vote on this amendment as a ``key vote'' for the education of its membership.…”