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H.R. 3761 (109th)

Flexibility for Displaced Workers Act

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Introduced

14 September 2005

Last action

23 September 2005 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 109-72.

Sponsors

Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3], Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8], Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25], Kenny Marchant, Rep. Jindal, Bobby [R-LA-1], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5], Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13], PATRICK TIBERI

Subjects

Housing

Source updated

6 December 2025

Housing

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Summary

Flexibility for Displaced Workers Act - Allows national emergency grant funds to states under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) for addressing the effects of Hurricane Katrina to be used to provide disaster relief employment on projects that provide assistance in areas outside of the disaster area. Allows such funds to be used to provide disaster relief employment and other WIA assistance, or temporary general public sector employment, to individuals affected by the hurricane, including those who have relocated from states in the disaster area, who were unemployed at the time of the disaster, or who are without employment history, in addition those who meet WIA eligibility requirements. Limits such general public sector employment to not more than six months in addition to such disaster relief employment. Authorizes the Secretary of Labor, however, to extend the duration of employment under this Act and WIA for up to an additional six months due to extraordinary circumstances. Allows any state, with the Secretary's approval, to use available WIA national emergency grant funds to assist workers affected by the hurricane, including those who have relocated from states in the disaster area. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) states operating one-stop centers should make them available for use in areas affected by the hurricane and areas where large numbers of the hurricane's victims have been relocated; and (2) one-stop operators should increase access for individuals affected by the hurricane, including through expanded operational hours and on-site services for those in temporary housing locations.

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Timeline

  1. 14 September 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 September 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 September 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 September 2005

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  5. 20 September 2005

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 0 (Roll no. 476). (text: CR H8108)

    Source: Floor

  6. 20 September 2005

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 0 (Roll no. 476).(text: CR H8108)

    Source: Floor

  7. 20 September 2005

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8108-8110)

    Source: Floor

  8. 20 September 2005

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  9. 20 September 2005

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3761.

    Source: Floor

  10. 20 September 2005

    Floor

    Mr. Boustany moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  11. 21 September 2005

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10320)

    Source: Floor

  12. 21 September 2005

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10320)

    Source: Floor

  13. 21 September 2005

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 216.

    Source: Calendars

  14. 21 September 2005

    Action

    Cleared for White House.

  15. 22 September 2005

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  16. 22 September 2005

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  17. 22 September 2005

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  18. 23 September 2005

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 109-72.

    Source: President

  19. 23 September 2005

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  20. 23 September 2005

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

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Documents

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