Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I recognize the letter that we received from the California Youth Opportunity Network. They say: ``This reauthorization will improve numerous training services, planning, and outcomes for opportunity youth, and we respectfully urge timely consideration of this bipartisan legislation on the floor of the House.'' They go on to say: ``We should not be turning away a young person trying to work toward a better future because of paperwork. For this reason, we are also extremely supportive of the provision which streamlines the eligibility determination process.'' Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record a letter from COYN of April 1, 2024. April 1, 2024. Hon. Virginia Foxx, Chairwoman, House Committee on Education and Workforce, Washington, D.C. Hon. Bobby Scott, Ranking Member, House Committee on Education and Workforce, Washington, D.C. Dear Chairwoman Foxx and Ranking Member Scott: We write to express our support for passage of H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) through the US House of Representatives. WIOA is critical for organizations like the California Opportunity Youth Network (COYN) and New Ways to Work (NWW) to help disconnected youth achieve self-sufficient and successful career outcomes.…”