H.R. 3761 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Flexibility for Displaced Workers Act
H.R. 3761 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Sep 14, 2005, sponsored by Charles W. Boustany Jr. with 8 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 14, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
- Public law
- Public Law 109-72
What it does
Flexibility for Displaced Workers Act - Allows national emergency grant funds to states under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) for addressing the effects of Hurricane Katrina to be used to provide disaster relief employment on projects that provide assistance in areas outside of the disaster area.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charles W. Boustany Jr. (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 14, 2005
- Passed the HouseSep 20, 2005
- Passed the SenateSep 21, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentSep 22, 2005
- Became lawSep 23, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-72. (Sep 23, 2005)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Sep 20, 2005 · Passed400–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Flexibility for Displaced Workers ActHouse · Sep 20, 2005
More bills from Charles W. Boustany Jr. in the 109th Congress
Other Labor and Employment bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 3864: Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Affected by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita Act of 2005
- S. 2803: MINER Act
- S. 250: Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006
- S. 3534: YouthBuild Transfer Act
- S. 370: National Right-to-Work Act
- H.R. 874: Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2005
- H.R. 1696: Employee Free Choice Act
- S. 2231: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 2006
- H.R. 4156: Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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