S. 163 · 117th Congress
Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act
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ThuneSponsor5 cosponsors · 3 D, 2 R
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This bill establishes measures to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry.
What it does: CRS summary · Reported to Senate · Dec 16, 2021
Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act
This bill establishes measures to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry.
Specifically, the bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish an interagency working group to develop recommendations for addressing these workforce needs.
In addition, the bill requires the Department of Labor to establish and issue guidance on how states can address the workforce needs and safety of the telecommunications industry. In particular, the guidance must address how a state workforce development board can (1) utilize federal resources available to meet telecommunications industry workforce needs; (2) promote and improve recruitment in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program; and (3) ensure the safety of tower climbers and other members of the telecommunications workforce.
The Government Accountability Office must submit to Congress a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas, and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act
Latest action (Feb 15, 2022): By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-75.
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 2, 2021
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.