Community Renewal Employment Act

Summary

Community Renewal Employment Act - Declares the purpose of this Act to be the provision of employment opportunities to long-term unemployed individuals in high unemployment areas through grants for labor and related costs associated with the repair, maintenance, or rehabilitation of essential community facilities and for public safety and health activities. Authorizes appropriations to enable eligible entities to provide opportunities for unemployed individuals under this Act. Authorizes such appropriations in a specified amount for FY 1983. Limits the authorization of such appropriations in each succeeding fiscal year to an amount to the product of $10,000 multiplied by 20 percent of the number of "long-term unemployed individuals" (i.e. the average number of individuals in the civilian labor force who, in the first three months of the fiscal year for which the appropriation is to be made, had been unemployed for 15 or more weeks as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on a seasonally adjusted basis). Makes eligible entities under specified circumstances: (1) States; (2) local governments with populations of 50,000 or more; (3) consortia of local governments; (4) existing concentrated employment program grantees serving rural areas under the Job Training Partnership Act; and (5) Native American Indian, Alaska Native, and Oklahoma Indian groups. Makes individuals aged 16 or older eligible to participate in such program only if they are unemployed at the time of eligibility determination and for at least of the 20 weeks prior to such determination, with specified exceptions. Limits wages for eligible individuals to 52 weeks in a two-year period. Requires that priority be given to those who have exhausted unemployment insurance benefits and those who have been unemployed for the longest periods immediately preceding selection. Allocates 73 percent of grant funds under this Act in any fiscal year to specified eligible entities (States, local governments and consortia, and rural concentrated employment programs) within which the average unemployment rate for the preceding 12-month period was nine percent or more of the civilian labor force. Allocates 15 percent among specified eligible entities (local governments and consortia and rural concentrated employment programs) which do not meet such unemployment criteria. Allocates five percent to States for use in high unemployment areas which are not being served by eligible entities. Reserves two percent for eligible Native American groups. Reserves five percent for distribution in the Secretary's discretion. Provides that the 73 percent and 15 percent allocations to eligible entities shall be distributed on the basis of relative members of: (1) unemployed individuals; (2) unemployed residing in areas of substantial unemployment (i.e. those areas which are of sufficient size and scope to sustain a program under this Act and which had an average rate of unemployment of at least six and one-half percent for the most recent 12 months); and (3) "excess unemployed individuals" (i.e. the number of individuals which is in excess of four and one-half percent of the civilian labor force). Provides that the five percent allocation to States shall be made available by Governors to areas which did not qualify for the other allocations but which have: (1) had an average civilian unemployment rate of nine percent or more for the three most recent months; (2) had large-scale losses of jobs caused by the closing of facilities, mass layoffs, natural disasters, or similar circumstances; or (3) experienced sudden or severe economic dislocations. Provides that funds reserved for Native American eligible entities shall be allocated on an equitable basis, taking into account the extent to which regular employment opportunities have been lacking. Directs the Secretary to prescribe regulations for such Native American programs. Provides that the Secretary's discretionary funds be reserved for distribution to eligible entities serving areas of high unemployment or designated enterprise zones, or areas affected by mass layoffs, natural disasters, or Federal Government actions. Sets forth provisions for availability and reallocation of funds under this Act. Requires that allocations be made within 45 days after appropriation of such funds. Requires eligible entities to file with the Secretary plans which: (1) describes projects to be assisted; (2) have been reviewed by the appropriate economic development district or other appropriate agencies; and (3) are not inconsistent with the appropriate community development plans for such area. Provides that such plans shall be deemed acceptable unless, within 30 days of the filing, the Secretary: (1) finds that a plan violates the provisions of this Act; and (2) provides a written explanation to the eligibility entity. Grants such entity 30 days to file a revised plan. Requires eligible entities to give priority to projects on the basis of the: (1) severity and duration of unemployment within localities; (2) degree to which project activities will lead to the expansion of unsubsidized employment in the private sector; (3) level of need for activities and services; and (4) extent of coordination with economic and community development activities funded from sources other than this Act. Limits to 25 percent that portion of the funds provided to any eligible entity which may be used for the cost of administration (including supervision) and the acquisition of supplies, tools, and equipment. Requires that the remainder of such funds be used to provide wages and related employment benefits to eligible participants. Requires that eligible participants be employed in community improvement projects, in one or more listed activities involving: (1) public facilities repair, rehabilitation, or improvement; (2) public lands conservation, rehabilitation, or improvement; or (3) public safety and health. Sets forth general requirements relating to employment and projects under this Act. Limits the number of subsidized jobs to five percent of the work force of an eligible entity, with specified exceptions. Requires that eligible participants be paid prevailing wages if such wages are higher than the applicable minimum wage. Limits the individual yearly wage subsidy to $10,000, but permits adjustments for particular areas. Permits individual yearly wage supplements from other sources of up to 50 percent of the maximum wage subsidy. Requires that participants be allowed sufficient time off from work activities to participate effectively in job search activities. Requires eligible entities to maintain an individual work record for each participant. Sets forth program labor standards relating to conditions of employment and training, health and safety standards, workers' compensation benefits, and job benefits and working conditions. Prohibits use of funds under this Act for contributions on behalf of any participant to retirement systems or plans. Prohibits displacement of any currently employed worker by participants in programs funded under this Act. Prohibits such programs from impairing existing contracts for services or collective bargaining agreements. Requires the written concurrence of the labor organization and the employer concerned before any such program which would be inconsistent with the terms of a collective bargaining agreement may be undertaken. Prohibits program participants from being employed or job openings from being filled when: (1) any other individual is on layoff from the same or any substantially equivalent job; or (2) the employer has terminated the employment of any regular employee or otherwise reduced its work force with the intention of filling the vacancy by hiring a participant whose wages are subsidized under this Act. Prohibits creation of jobs in a promotional line that will infringe in any way on the promotional opportunities of currently employed individuals. Requires recipients of funds under this Act to provide the Secretary with assurances that none of such funds will be used to assist, promote, or deter union organizing. Requires that an opportunity for comment be provided for any labor organization representing a substantial number of employees engaged in similar work or training in the same areas as that proposed to be funded under this Act. Applies the wage rate requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act to all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors in works federally assisted under this Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 and for succeeding fiscal years to enable the United States Employment Service to provide funds to State employment service agencies to: (1) certify and refer unemployed individuals as eligible for program participation; and (2) assist program participants in finding regular unsubsidized employment.

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Timeline

1. 27 January 1983

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 27 January 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 27 January 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 1 February 1983

   Committee

   Committee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

5. 3 February 1983

   Committee

   Committee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 4 February 1983

   Committee

   Committee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 7 February 1983

   Committee

   Committee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 8 February 1983

   Committee

   Committee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 8 February 1983

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from Labor.

   Source: Committee

10. 9 February 1983

    Committee

    Committee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

11. 10 February 1983

    Committee

    Committee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

12. 23 February 1983

    Committee

    Committee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

13. 28 February 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

14. 28 February 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.

    Source: Committee

15. 3 March 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

16. 7 March 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

17. 17 March 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

18. 7 April 1983

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

19. 7 April 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

20. 13 April 1983

    Referred

    Rereferred to Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.

    Source: Committee

21. 13 April 1983

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

22. 5 May 1983

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

23. 5 May 1983

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

24. 5 May 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities Discharged.

    Source: Committee

25. 16 May 1983

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 127.

    Source: Calendars

26. 16 May 1983

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Education and Labor. Report No: 98-199.

    Source: Committee

27. 16 May 1983

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Education and Labor. Report No: 98-199.

    Source: Committee

28. 3 August 1983

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.302 Reported to House.

    Source: Floor

29. 3 August 1983

    Floor

    Committee on Rules Granted an Open Rule Providing Three Hours of Debate; Waiving all Points of Order Against Section 402(a) of the Congressional Budget Act; Making in Order the Education and Labor Committee Amendment as an Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute.

    Source: Floor

30. 20 September 1983

    Floor

    Called up by House by Rule.

    Source: Floor

31. 20 September 1983

    Passed

    Rule Passed House.

    Source: Floor

32. 21 September 1983

    Vote

    Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 246 - 178 (Record Vote No: 346).

    Source: Floor

33. 21 September 1983

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 246 - 178 (Record Vote No: 346).

    Source: Floor

34. 21 September 1983

    Passed

    House Agreed to Amendments Adopted by the Committee of the Whole.

    Source: Floor

35. 21 September 1983

    Floor

    Committee Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute Considered as an Original Bill for the Purpose of Amendment.

    Source: Floor

36. 22 September 1983

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

37. 22 September 1983

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read the first time.

    Source: IntroReferral

38. 26 September 1983

    Calendars

    Read the second time.

    Source: Calendars

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Documents

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 21 September 1983

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 16 May 1983

  Open at official source

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Sponsors

• Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Burton, Phillip [D-CA-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Gaydos, Joseph M. [D-PA-20] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Andrews, Ike [D-NC-4] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rescom. Corrada, Baltasar [I-PR-At Large] · I · Sponsor
• Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Kogovsek, Ray [D-CO-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Washington, Harold [D-IL-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Harrison, Frank [D-PA-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25] · D · Cosponsor
• Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hall, Katie [D-IN-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] · D · Cosponsor

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Related records

• related to → A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1036) to provide employment opportunities to long-term unemployed individuals in high unemployment areas in projects to repair and renovate vitally needed community facilities, and for other purposes.
• related to ← Community Renewal Employment Act
• amends ← An amendment on the previous legislative day to strike the authorization of $5,000,000,000 for FY'83 and substitute an authorization of $3,500,000,000 for FY'84.
• amends ← An amendment to stipulate that each percentage point that unemployment goes below an unemployment rate of 10 percent the funds provided are to be reduced by 25 percent until at a 6 percent unemployment rate, no funds are provided. This is effected by changing the formula for providing funds.
• amends ← An amendment to change some of the provisions on limitation of fund expenditure of the bill. The amendment requires that at least 75 percent of the funds be used for Community Renewal Employment Programs (Title III), limiting to not more than 15 percent of the fund for administration of these programs (the bill had a 25 percent limit). The amendment permits the remaining funds to be used for supplies, tools, equipment, and other materials acquisition.
• amends ← A substitute amendment to the Durbin amendment to prohibit the use of funds to pay administrators at rates higher than employees performing comparable functions for the same employer. In cases were there is no such comparable rate the pay is not to exceed that of the GS-10 level.
• amends ← An amendment to require that 100 percent of the employment created by this act shall go to individuals who are classified as having been unemployed for at least six weeks immediately prior to the date of enactment of this Act.
• amends ← An amendment to the Jeffords amendment to provide that when unemployment is reduced to a level of 6.5 percent nationally, the bill will apply only to unemployment in "areas of substantial unemployment." "Area of substantial unemployment" is defined as "any area of sufficient size and scope to sustain a program under this Act and which has an average rate of unemployment of at least 6.5 percent for the most recent 12 months preceding the determination for which satisfactory data are available".
• amends ← An amendment to include funds provided by this Act under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act provisions against misuse of funds. The amendment sets out explicit misuse of funds that are to be prohibited such as nepotism, conflicts-of-interest, charging of fees in con- nection with participation in the program.

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