Posts Under "legislation" Tag

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  • June 23rd, 2022
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Thompson, Kilmer Introduce Bill to Expand Career Counseling for Adult Learners

Legislation also promotes public outreach for workforce development programs WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) and Derek Kilmer (WA-6) today introduced the Creating Opportunities to Thrive and Advance Act (COTA) to expand career counseling programs and allow for public outreach. The bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to bolster career guidance for adult learners, through public outreach, including Public […]

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  • February 1st, 2022
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AWFS Supports Employer Directed Skills Act

The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®) has submitted a letter of support for the Employer Directed Skills Act. This new legislation was introduced in December 2021 by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21). The Employer-Directed Skills Act would allow employer-directed training programs to be an authorized use of WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) funds, […]

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  • April 6th, 2021
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AWFS Concludes First Virtual DC Fly-In; Submits Nomination for National Apprenticeship Committee

by Adria Salvatore, AWFS Education Director Twelve members of the Association of Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS® ) Public Policy Committee and the wood industry called on the offices of twenty DC legislators and committee staff in March to encourage support for apprenticeships and workforce development legislation. AWFS is championing the approval of the National […]

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  • February 19th, 2021
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AWFS Virtual DC Fly-In – March 24-25

The AWFS® Public Policy Committee invites YOU to join us for the AWFS® 2021 VIRTUAL DC Fly-In ! The AWFS® 2021 Virtual DC Fly-In will take place Wednesday, March 24 and Thursday, March 25. The agenda will run approximately 4-6 hours each day and will consist of hill appointments with your legislative representatives (an official […]

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  • February 12th, 2021
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State PPP Taxation Information

AWFS’ legislative advocacy partner LobbyIt has shared this snapshot of the current state legislative landscape regarding PPP taxation at the state level. On the PDF, click on the bill number to go to a landing page with access to the bill language and other relevant details.  

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  • February 5th, 2021
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Summary of Biden’s American Rescue Plan Available

AWFS’s Legislative Advocacy Partner LobbyIt has provided this in-depth summary of President Biden’s “American Rescue Plan”. Click below to review the 6 page PDF summary. Last month, President Biden unveiled his “American Rescue Plan,” an “emergency legislative package to fund vaccinations, provide immediate, direct relief to families bearing the brunt of COVID-19 crisis, and support […]

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  • November 21st, 2020
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National Apprenticeship Act of 2020 Passes in the House

AWFS is happy to learn that the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020 has passed in the House and is now headed to the Senate for vote. While it may not pass during this Congressional term, it lays the groundwork for efforts in the 117th Congress! Washington, November 20, 2020 The House of Representatives passed Congresswoman […]

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  • September 24th, 2020
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New Apprenticeship Bill Introduced in the House

AWFS is happy to learn that the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020, for which we advocated earlier this year, has passed out of the House Education and Labor Committee. AWFS had submitted comment and expressed support for funding assistance for small business and industries who want to set up apprenticeship programs, and for career exploration […]

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  • April 13th, 2020
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LobbyIt update on CARES Act and COVID-19 Information

The following is an update from AWFS’ legislative advocacy partner LobbyIt (as of 04.13.20) The IRS faces a major test of its resources this month, with the agency expected to start distributing stimulus payments to individuals and families under the third coronavirus-response package. IRS and Treasury Department officials have told lawmakers that they expect to […]

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  • April 2nd, 2020
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Stimulus Package Update from AWFS Partner LobbyIt

Here is an update as of 4/2/20 from AWFS’ advocacy agency LobbyIt: LobbyIt is closely monitoring the developments of the stimulus package and implementation. The implementation stage is under way and some additional guidance has come out from the agencies – Paid leave guidance Employee Retention Credit Paycheck Protection Program Additionally, Congress is already discussing […]

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