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H.R. 2939 (98th)

A bill to expand the eligibility of handicapped and other institutionalized individuals for training provided under the Job Training and Partnership Act.

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Introduced

9 May 1983

Last action

20 May 1983 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.

Sponsors

Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-22]

Subjects

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21 July 2025

Summary

Amends the Job Training Partnership Act to revise the definition of "economically disadvantaged" (for purposes of eligibility for training under such Act) to include, in cases permitted by regulations of the Secretary of Labor: (1) handicapped individuals living at home; and (2) individuals who are institutionalized or receiving services in, or are clients of, a sheltered workshop, prison, hospital or similar institution or in community care.

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Timeline

  1. 9 May 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 May 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 May 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 May 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.

    Source: Committee

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