H.R. 4268 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Put America to Work Act of 2009
H.R. 4268 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Dec 10, 2009, sponsored by Keith Ellison with 69 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Dec 10, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 69
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
Put America to Work Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Labor to make grants to states, local government units, and Indian tribes to create employment opportunities for unemployed and underemployed residents of distressed communities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Keith Ellison (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 69 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 10, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. (Jan 4, 2010)
Other Labor and Employment bills in the 111th Congress
- H.R. 3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009
- S. 1422: Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act
- S.J.Res. 30: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- S. 182: Paycheck Fairness Act
- H.R. 939: IRA Equity for Seniors Act
- H.R. 1176: Secret Ballot Protection Act
- H.R. 1409: Employee Free Choice Act of 2009
- H.R. 2067: Protecting America's Workers Act
- H.R. 2161: Family and Medical Leave Restoration Act
- H.R. 3017: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009
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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