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H.R. 2421 (112th)

Layoff Prevention Act of 2011

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Introduced

6 July 2011

Last action

12 July 2011 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

Sponsors

Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-3]

Subjects

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5 December 2025

Summary

Layoff Prevention Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to set forth requirements relating to short-time compensation programs to allow employers to reduce the workweek of their employees in lieu of layoffs. Provides for federal financing of state short-time compensation programs. Requires the Secretary of Labor to: (1) award grants to states that enact such programs; (2) develop model legislative language for use by states in developing, enacting, and implementing such programs; and (3) report to Congress and the President on their implementation.

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Timeline

  1. 6 July 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 July 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 July 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 12 July 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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