Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I recognize the fact that we received a letter from ITI in support of the legislation, the Information Technology Industry Council. They point out that the bill will help many workers obtain the skills needed for today's jobs by increasing the cap on incumbent worker training funds to allow the current workforce to reskill and upskill and directs 50 percent of the funds toward workforce skill education through the individual training accounts, on-the-job training and employer-led initiatives, as well as including digital literacy skills, which play a pivotal role in today's jobs. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record a letter from ITI. ITI, April 8, 2024. Hon. Mike Johnson, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Hon. Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Leader, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Speaker Johnson and Leader Jeffries: I write to you on behalf of The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), the premier global advocate for technology, representing eighty of the world's most innovative companies. Founded in 1916, ITI is an international trade association with a team of professionals on four continents. We promote public policies and industry standards that advance competition and innovation worldwide. The world's most innovative companies depend on the skills of highly trained workers. Finding qualified individuals to fill those jobs is a challenge.…”