On the recordJuly 9, 2014
I thank the chairman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, a bill born out of the substantial efforts of Chairman Kline, Congresswoman Foxx, and the House Education and the Workforce Committee to help the unemployed train themselves for good-paying jobs. In my Michigan district, there are hardworking individuals, businesses, and colleges committed to reinventing the State's workforce programs, but we need to provide the tools to support their efforts. This bicameral compromise replaces a confusing maze of workforce programs. It also provides funds to State and local organizations to partner with local employers to highlight emerging career opportunities. Most importantly, this legislation will provide the necessary training, retraining, and educational opportunities to help Americans get back to work, building a life of self-sufficiency and success. I urge my colleagues to support this bill and work towards growing a healthy economy and expanding opportunity for all. I also encourage the Senate, with the 293 other bills that we have sent to them, to work out a compromise to send back jobs bills like this that will promote good opportunities in America.
