[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
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[H.R. 5896 Introduced in House (IH)]
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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 5896
To incentivize innovative transportation corridors to reduce carbon and
GHG emissions, to provide a tax structure that allows for certain
investments in public transportation systems, and to enable the fossil
fuel workforce to transition to sustainable work sectors.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
November 5, 2021
Mr. DeSaulnier introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the
Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Labor, and Energy and
Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in
each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the
jurisdiction of the committee concerned
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A BILL
To incentivize innovative transportation corridors to reduce carbon and
GHG emissions, to provide a tax structure that allows for certain
investments in public transportation systems, and to enable the fossil
fuel workforce to transition to sustainable work sectors.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Jobs for a Carbon Free
Transportation System Act''.
TITLE I--LOW CARBON CORRIDORS
SEC. 2. LOW CARBON CORRIDOR GRANT PROGRAM.
(a) Low Carbon Corridor Defined.--In this section, the term ``low
carbon corridor'' means a connected systems-management corridor that
connects different methods of transportation, including public
transportation systems, rail transportation, roadways, and alternative
methods of transportation.
(b) Establishment.--The Secretary of Transportation shall establish
a program to provide grants to eligible entities to carry out projects
to develop low carbon corridors. The purpose of such projects shall be
to--
(1) lower carbon emissions along the corridor;
(2) increase transportation inter-connectivity; and
(3) increase transportation infrastructure reinvestment.
(c) Eligible Entities.--The Secretary may award grants under the
program to a State, local, or tribal government, or a subdivision
thereof, or a metropolitan planning organization.
(d) Eligible Uses.--Funds provided under this section may be used
to incorporate low carbon and investment mechanisms into low carbon
corridors, including--
(1) high occupancy vehicle lanes;
(2) value capture;
(3) transit-oriented development and high-density
development;
(4) carbon fees;
(5) automated vehicle or electric vehicle lanes that are
timed and connected to a transit system;
(6) Smart Cities connectivity and innovation;
(7) high-speed rail; and
(8) facilities for alternative modes of transportation,
including pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
(e) Labor Requirements.--
(1) In general.--A project carried out with a grant under
the program shall be subject to the provisions of each of the
following:
(A) Subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40
(commonly known as the ``Davis-Bacon Act'').
(B) Chapter 65 of title 41, United States Code
(commonly known as the ``Walsh-Healy Act'').
(C) Chapter 67 of title 41, United States Code
(commonly known as the ``McNamara-O'Hara Service
Contract Act of 1965'').
(D) Chapter 37 of title 40, United States Code
(commonly known as the ``Work Hours and Safety
Standards Act'').
(E) Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201
et seq.).
(2) Authorities of the secretary.--With respect to the
labor standards in this subsection, the Secretary of Labor
shall have the authority and functions set forth in
Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950 (64 Stat. 1267; 5
U.S.C. App.) and section 3145 of title 40, United States Code,
as applicable.
(f) Strategic Partnerships.--A recipient of a grant under the
program may enter into strategic partnerships with nonprofit
organizations or universities to develop plans for low carbon
corridors.
(g) DOT and EPA Benchmarks.--The Secretary of Transportation and
the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall jointly
monitor how low carbon corridors with respect to which grants were
provided under this section reduce carbon emissions and how any
mechanisms described in subsection (d) incorporated into such corridor
contribute to carbon emission reductions.
(h) Use of American Products.--
(1) In general.--A recipient of funds under this section
shall ensure that any iron, steel, and manufactured products
used in projects carried out with such funds are produced in
the United States.
(2) Waiver authority.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary may waive the
requirement of paragraph (1) if the Secretary
determines that--
(i) applying paragraph (1) would be
inconsistent with the public interest;
(ii) iron, steel, and manufactured products
produced in the United States are not produced
in a sufficient and reasonably available amount
or are not of a satisfactory quality; or
(iii) using iron, steel, and manufactured
products produced in the United States will
increase the cost of the overall project by
more than 25 percent.
(B) Publication.--Before issuing a waiver under
subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall publish in the
Federal Register a detailed written explanation of the
waiver determination.
(3) Consistency with international agreements.--This
subsection shall be applied in a manner consistent with the
obligations of the United States under international
agreements.
(4) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) Produced in the united states.--The term
``produced in the United States'' means the following:
(i) When used with respect to a
manufactured product, the product was
manufactured in the United States and the cost
of the components of such product that were
mined, produced, or manufactured in the United
States exceeds 60 percent of the total cost of
all components of the product.
(ii) When used with respect to iron or
steel products, or an individual component of a
manufactured product, all manufacturing
processes for such iron or steel products or
components, from the initial melting stage
through the application of coatings, occurred
in the United States, except that the term does
not include--
(I) steel or iron material or
products manufactured abroad from semi-
finished steel or iron from the United
States; and
(II) steel or iron material or
products manufactured in the United
States from semi-finished steel or iron
of foreign origin.
(B) Manufactured product.--The term ``manufactured
product'' means any construction material or end
product (as such terms are defined in part 25.003 of
the Federal Acquisition Regulation) that is not an iron
or steel product, including--
(i) electrical components; and
(ii) non-ferrous building materials,
including, aluminum and polyvinylchloride
(PVC), glass, fiber optics, plastic, wood,
masonry, rubber, manufactured stone, any other
non-ferrous metals, and any unmanufactured
construction material.
TITLE II--VALUE CAPTURE
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
(1) Affordable transit-oriented development.--The term
``affordable transit-oriented development'' means development
of commercial and residential areas located near public
transportation stations that promotes affordable housing and
affordable commercial space.
(2) Captured assessed value.--The term ``captured assessed
value'' means the amount, as a percentage or stated sum, of
increased assessed value that is utilized from year to year to
finance project costs pursuant to the district strategic plan.
(3) Current assessed value.--The term ``current assessed
value'' means the assessed value of all taxable real property
within a tax increment district as of October first of each
year that the tax increment district remains in effect.
(4) Financial plan.--The term ``financial plan'' means a
statement of the project costs and sources of revenue required
to accomplish the district strategic plan.
(5) Increased assessed value.--The term ``increased
assessed value'' means the valuation amount by which the
current assessed value of a tax increment district exceeds the
original assessed value of the tax increment district. If the
current assessed value is equal to or less than the original
assessed value, there is no increased assessed value.
(6) Local government.--The term ``local government''
means--
(A) any county, city, town, township, parish,
village, or other general purpose political subdivision
of a State; and
(B) any combination of political subdivisions or
appropriate government entities including special
assessment districts.
(7) Nominated area.--The term ``nominated area'' means an
area which is nominated by 1 or more local governments and the
State or States in which it is located for designation under
section 7.
(8) Original assessed value.--The term ``original assessed
value'' means the assessed value of all taxable real property
within a tax increment district as of October first of the tax
year preceding the year in which the tax increment district was
established by the State or local government.
(9) Public transportation.--The term ``public
transportation'' has the meaning given the term in section 5302
of title 49, United States Code.
(10) Tax increment.--The term ``tax increment'' means
capital gain taxes assessed by the Federal Government upon the
increased assessed value of property in the tax increment
district.
(11) Tax increment district.--The term ``tax increment
district'' means that area wholly within the corporate limits
of a municipality that has been established and designated in
accordance to section 7.
SEC. 4. VALUE CAPTURE POLICY AND PLANNING PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--Chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 5341. Technical assistance and value capture policy
``(a) Technical Assistance and Policy Development.--
``(1) Technical assistance.--The Secretary may make grants
to States and local governments to--
``(A) develop State and local value capture
mechanisms for long-term funding that promote mobility,
public transportation, and affordable transit-oriented
development;
``(B) improve public transportation and mobility
for individuals; and
``(C) develop strategic partnerships that lead to
greater long-term and robust investments in public
transportation, mobility, inclusive economic
development, and affordable transit-oriented
development.
``(2) Value capture policy.--Not later than October 1 of
the fiscal year that begins 2 years after the date of enactment
of this section, the Secretary, in collaboration with State
departments of transportation, metropolitan planning
organizations, and regional governments, shall establish
voluntary value capture standards for value capture mechanisms
that promote greater investments into public transportation and
affordable transit-oriented development.
``(3) Technical assistance.--The Secretary, through a
competitive bid process, may enter into contracts, cooperative
agreements, and other agreements with nonprofit organizations
that have a demonstrated capacity to provide value capture-
related technical assistance to grant recipients.
``(b) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment
of this section, the Secretary shall create a report, and make such
report available to the public, that contains examples of State and
local law and policy that provide for value capture that promotes
greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-
oriented development.
``(c) Best Practices.--Based on the report required under
subsection (b), the Secretary shall identify and disseminate to State
departments of transportation, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and
Urban Affairs, Committee on Finance, Committee on Environment and
Public Works, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Committee on Ways
and Means, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives examples of best practices where States and local
governments have adopted value capture mechanisms that have
successfully provided for greater investment in public transportation
and affordable transit-oriented development.
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Value capture.--The term `value capture' means
collecting from an entity a portion of the economic value
created by government investments, activities, and policies
that have generated alternative revenue streams, assets, or
other financial value and repurposing such economic value to
assist in funding government investments and activities.
``(2) Affordable transit-oriented development.--The term
`affordable transit-oriented development' means development of
commercial and residential areas located near public
transportation stations that promotes affordable housing and
affordable commercial space.
``(3) Local government.--The term `local government'
means--
``(A) any county, city, town, township, parish,
village, or other general purpose political subdivision
of a State; and
``(B) any combination of political subdivisions or
appropriate government entities including special
assessment districts.
``(4) Public transportation.--The term `public
transportation' has the meaning given the term in section 5302
of title 49, United States Code.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 53 of title 49,
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``5341. Technical assistance and value capture policy.''.
SEC. 5. DESIGNATION OF FEDERAL VALUE CAPTURE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
DISTRICTS.
(a) In General.--From among the eligible areas nominated for
designation under this section, the Secretary of Transportation shall
designate Federal tax increment financing districts to help State and
local government finance the cost for certain improvements and
investment in public transportation, affordable housing, and other
community development activities in an eligible area.
(b) Number of Designations.--The Secretary of Transportation may
annually designate nominated areas as a Federal value capture tax
increment financing district under this section.
(c) Period for Which Designation Is in Effect.--
(1) In general.--Any designation under this section shall
remain in effect during the period beginning on the date of the
designation and ending on the earliest of--
(A) December 31, 2030;
(B) the termination date designated by the State
and local governments as provided for in a nomination;
or
(C) the date on which the Secretary revokes the
designation.
(2) Revocation of designation.--If appropriate, the
Secretary may revoke the designation under this section of an
area if such Secretary determines that the local government or
the State in which it is located--
(A) has modified the boundaries of the area; or
(B) is not complying substantially with, or fails
to make progress in achieving the benchmarks set forth
in section 4.
(d) Limitations on Designations.--No area may be designated under
this section unless--
(1) the area is nominated by 1 or more local governments
and the State or States in which it is located for designation
under this section;
(2) such State or States and the local governments have the
authority--
(A) to nominate the area for designation under this
section; and
(B) meet the Federal requirements described in this
title;
(3) such State or States and the local governments meet the
Federal value capture policy standards as described in section
4;
(4) the Secretary determines that any information furnished
is reasonably accurate; and
(5) such State or States and local governments certify that
no portion of the area nominated is already included in a
Federal tax increment financing district, an infrastructure
value capture zone, or in an area otherwise nominated to be
designated under this section.
(e) Application.--An eligible applicant shall submit to the
Secretary an application that at minimum contains--
(1) a tax increment financing district strategic plan,
including--
(A) the boundaries of the tax increment district by
legal description;
(B) a list of the tax identification numbers for
all lots or parcels within the tax increment district;
(C) a description of the present condition and uses
of all land and buildings within the tax increment
district;
(D) a description of the public facilities,
improvements or programs within the tax increment
district anticipated to be added and financed in whole
or in part;
(E) a description of the industrial, commercial,
residential, mixed-use or retail improvements, downtown
development or transit-oriented development within the
tax increment district anticipated to be financed in
whole or in part;
(F) a financial plan in accordance with subsection
(c) of this section;
(G) a plan for the proposed maintenance and
operation of the tax increment district after the
planned capital improvements are completed; and
(H) the maximum duration of the tax increment
district, which may not exceed a total of thirty tax
years beginning with the tax year in which the tax
increment district is established; and
(2) a financial plan for a tax increment financing
strategic plan, including--
(A) cost estimates for the public improvements and
developments anticipated in the district strategic
plan;
(B) the maximum amount of indebtedness to be
incurred to implement the district strategic plan;
(C) sources of anticipated revenues;
(D) a description of the terms and conditions of
any agreements, including any anticipated assessment
agreements, contracts or other obligations related to
the district strategic plan;
(E) estimates of increased assessed values of the
tax increment district; and
(F) the portion of the increased assessed values to
be applied to the district strategic plan as captured
assessed values and resulting tax increments in each
year of the plan.
SEC. 6. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.
A nominated area shall be eligible for designation under section 5
only if the appropriate State or local government or agency--
(1) designates a contiguous area within its jurisdiction as
a transit-oriented development or transit-serve corridor; and
(2) has created a tax increment financing district or other
value capture that meet the value capture standards as
described in section 4.
SEC. 7. VALUE CAPTURE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICTS; SPECIAL RULE
FOR CAPITAL GAINS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's
delegate), after consultation with the Secretary of Transportation,
shall, with respect to designated Federal value capture tax increment
financing districts as described in section 5--
(1) establish a procedure to certify the original assessed
value of the Federal capital gain taxes within the boundaries
of a Federal value capture tax increment financing district,
(2) in each year after the establishment of a Federal value
capture tax increment financing district, certify with respect
to such district the amount of--
(A) the assessed value of capital gains collected,
(B) the amount by which the current assessed value
has increased or decreased from the original assessed
value, subject to any assessment agreements, and
(C) the amount of the captured assessed value, and
(3) conduct such analysis as is necessary to determine the
maximum amount available of Federal guarantees of qualified
transit-oriented development bonds, but not to exceed an annual
amount to be determined by the Secretary.
(b) Federal Value Capture Tax Increment Financing District.--For
purposes of this section, the term ``Federal value capture tax
increment financing district'' means a targeted redevelopment area
within a municipality, county, or other government entity, from which
all or a portion of projected future property tax revenue increases is
temporarily dedicated to finance infrastructure improvements (or other
investments) with the objective of stimulating economic development.
(c) Rulemaking and Regulations.--Not later than 1 year after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall
issue such rules or regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to
carry out the purposes of this section.
(d) Notification to Congress.--At least 30 days before issuing a
letter of intent for establishment of a Federal value capture tax
increment district, the Secretary of the Treasury shall notify in
writing the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the
Committee on Finance, Committee on Environment and Public Works and the
Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, Committee on Ways and Means, and the
Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives of the
designated Federal value capture tax increment districts. The Secretary
shall include with the notification a copy of the nomination
application and designation as well as the evaluations and ratings for
each designation.
(e) Assessment Agreement.--For purposes of this section, the term
``assessment agreement'' means an agreement that establishes, with
respect to a Federal value capture tax increment financing district--
(1) the tax base,
(2) the amount of increased tax collections to be dedicated
to such district,
(3) procedures for collecting funds, and
(4) approved uses for funds.
SEC. 8. EXPANSION OF LONG-TERM LOCAL FUNDING FOR PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
AND AFFORDABLE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
(a) In General.--Subpart A of part IV of subchapter B of chapter 1
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end
the following new section:
``SEC. 147A. QUALIFIED TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT BONDS.
``(a) In General.--In this section, the term `qualified transit-
oriented development bond' means any private activity bond issued as
part of an issue for the purposes of the acquisition, construction,
reconstruction, or improvement of land or property that is within one
half-mile of an existing or planned major public transportation
facility including fixed-guideway transit stations (rail and bus rapid
transit), designated High Speed Rail or existing intercity rail
stations, or an intermodal transportation station.
``(b) A bond shall not be treated as a qualified transit-oriented
development bond unless the issue described in subsection (a) is issued
pursuant to relevant local government-adopted policies, as determined
by the Secretary, that--
``(1) promote long-term affordable housing or affordable
commercial spaces,
``(2) promote high-density, mixed-use development near
public transportation stations,
``(3) encourage value capture and value sharing that
promotes greater investment in public transportation and
affordable transit-oriented development, including any strategy
developed under section 5341,
``(4) the payment of the principal and interest on such
issue is primarily secured by taxes of general applicability
imposed by a general purpose governmental unit,
``(5) a 25 to 50 percent increase, as determined by the
Secretary, in real property tax revenues (attributable to
increases in assessed value) by reason of the carrying out of
such purposes in such area is reserved exclusively for debt
service on such issue (and similar issues) to the extent such
increase does not exceed such debt service, or
``(6) other value capture mechanisms including user fees,
sales tax revenues, or other revenue sources dedicated to the
project by property owners and businesses.
``(c) Transit-Oriented Development Volume Cap.--
``(1) In general.--The aggregate face amount of Transit-
oriented development bonds issued pursuant to an issue, when
added to the aggregate face amount of transit-oriented
development bonds previously issued by the issuing authority
during the calendar year, shall not exceed such issuing
authority's Move America volume cap for such year.
``(2) Allocation of volume cap.--Each State may allocate
the transit-oriented development volume cap of such State among
governmental units (or other authorities) in such State having
authority to issue private activity bonds.
``(d) Application of Davis-Bacon Act Requirements With Respect to
Federal Value Capture Tax Increment Financing Districts.--Subchapter IV
of chapter 31 of the title 40, United States Code, shall apply to
projects financed with the proceeds of qualified transit-oriented
development bonds.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart A of
part IV of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item:
``Sec. 147A. Qualified transit-oriented development bonds.''.
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply to taxable years beginning after the Secretary has determined the
procedure described in section 8(a)(1).
TITLE III--PROTECTING WORKERS FOR A CLEAN FUTURE ACT
SEC. 9. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) The fossil fuel and fossil fuel-dependent industries
have been major drivers of employment and economic growth in
regions throughout California. Yet, despite the success of
these industries, many local residents are unemployed or live
in poverty. In addition, nearby communities often suffer from
pollution, poor air and water quality, and other health
hazards. The goal of community transition grants is to develop
a vision for a future economy based on equity, sustainability,
and shared prosperity. A regional approach requires bringing
together a diverse set of stakeholders that represent the whole
community. This coalition must be capable of developing and
implementing strategies to support workers and communities that
will be affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. To
be effective, coalitions should work closely with high road
employers and industry leaders to identify in-demand skills and
workforce strategies that promote emerging and expanding
sectors of the regional economy.
(2) These strategies should provide pathways for impacted
workers to transition to other sustainable jobs and careers.
They should also include the frontline communities who have
historically been excluded from the economic benefits of the
fossil fuel industry, while bearing the greatest costs of
pollution and ecological damage.
(3) Partnerships should include organizations representing
workers and communities impacted by the fossil fuel industry
and the transition to a carbon-constrained economy. Workers,
residents, and community leaders have inherent knowledge of
regional dynamics, issues, and needs, and should function at
the center of developing regional solutions.
(4) In addition, coalitions should be diverse and represent
a wide range of regional interests and stakeholders, including
organizations representing labor, environmental justice,
industry, economic development, local tribal and municipal
government, and educational institutions.
(5) As the United States and global economies shift from
fossil fuels to more sustainable sources of energy, the fossil
fuel workforce cannot be left behind. They must be part of the
conversation and have a role in shaping the transition.
SEC. 10. RENEWABLE ENERGY TRANSITION GRANT PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the
Secretary of Energy, shall establish a grant program for local
governments for the purpose of developing a plan to transition workers
from employment in fossil fuel industries to employment in sustainable
industries.
(b) Eligibility.--The Secretary of Labor may award grants under
subsection (a) to a local or Tribal government that--
(1) establishes industry or sector partnerships (as defined
in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
(29 U.S.C. 3102));
(2) is in a locality that the Secretary of Energy
determines to have a percentage of traditional energy sector
jobs that is average or above average relative to the United
States; and
(3) certifies that such local or Tribal government will
develop the transition plan described in subsection (a) in
consultation with relevant State and other experts, including
experts in energy labor, green economy policies, and energy
policy, and with relevant State officials, if applicable.
(c) Determination of Percentage of Traditional Energy Sector
Jobs.--In making the determination under subsection (b)(2), the
Secretary of Labor shall take into consideration information from the
report entitled ``U.S. Energy and Employment Report'' issued by the
Secretary in January, 2017.
(d) Use of Funds.--Funds under subsection (a) may be used for the
following purposes:
(1) To develop a transition plan described in subsection
(a).
(2) To support an existing apprenticeship program for
apprenticeable occupation or, if in a non-traditional industry,
to develop an apprenticeship program.
(3) To train individuals who are new to the workforce for
jobs in sustainable industries, including but not limited to,
manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles,
renewable energy, CERCLA remediation, and may include a
partnership or agreements with employers to provide jobs for
trainees.
(e) Transition Plan Requirements.--A transition plan funded under
subsection (a)--
(1) shall include assistance for accessing all existing
applicable Federal and State aid for displaced workers,
including unemployment insurance, job transition training, and
community services for the affected community as well as trade
adjustment assistance and other programs, if applicable; and
(2) may also include assistance to supplement existing
Federal and State aid, including funds for bridges to
retirement for older workers, wage insurance for workers who
find employment in lower wage jobs, and funding for significant
career change training for workers who wish to change careers,
including case management and career path counseling.
(f) Authorization.--There are authorized to be appropriated such
sums as necessary to carry out this section.
SEC. 11. NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT CORPS.
(a) Establishment.--There is established within the Department of
Labor a National Employment Corps.
(b) Job Guarantee Grants.--
(1) In general.--If local government or Tribe described in
section 10(b) executes a plan under section 10 in good faith,
but all workers described in section 10(a) are not successfully
transitioned, the Secretary of Labor, acting through the
National Employment Corps, shall establish a program
(hereinafter referred to as the ``program'') to provide grants
to local and Tribal governments to provide direct employment
projects for the purpose of guaranteeing a job and job training
to any eligible worker not successfully transitioned under such
plan.
(2) Use of funds.--The grants under paragraph (1) shall
cover wage, benefits, and material expenses of eligible
workers.
(3) Eligible worker.--In this section, the term ``eligible
worker'' means any individual who loses a job or reasonably
anticipates losing a job due to a transition from traditional
energy sources to sustainable energy sources.
(c) Coordination of Federal Efforts.--The Corps shall work with
Federal agencies to identify areas of needed investment in the United
States economy, including infrastructure, energy efficiency,
retrofitting, elder care, child care, job training, education, and
health services.
(d) Federal Component.--
(1) In general.--If projects funded under the program under
subsection (b) are inadequate to maintain full employment in
the locality or Tribe, the Secretary shall intervene in the
locality or Tribe to provide adequate employment opportunities
to guarantee employment to workers described in such
subsection.
(2) Additional services.--The Corps shall also offer the
following services to eligible workers:
(A) Supportive services.
(B) Wrap-around services, including:
(i) Transportation.
(ii) Childcare.
(iii) Job preparation services.
(iv) Counseling.
(C) Adult education and literacy activities.
(D) Activities to assist justice-involved
individuals.
(3) Website and database.--To assist with an individual's
move from the job guarantee to other employment opportunities
under a National Employment Corps, the Secretary shall
establish a website and database listing individuals employed
under the program as available for, and seeking, employment.
Individuals shall be allowed up to one day (8 hours) per
employed month to seek alternative employment and for
professional development.
(e) Coordination of Local Efforts.--Any local or Tribal government
that receives a grant shall develop employment proposals in
coordination with community leaders, labor organizations, and local
residents to ensure the proposals will serve the needs of the
constituents and available pool of labor. The employment proposals may
not be used to employ individuals who will replace or speed the
displacement of existing employees or individuals who would otherwise
perform similar work.
(f) Employment Protections.--
(1) Collective bargaining units.--Participants shall be
included in an established bargaining unit and covered by any
applicable collective bargaining agreement upon the
establishment of such agreement.
(2) Wages under the program.--Wage variation shall be built
into the program, as determined by the Secretary of Labor, to
account for workers' previous experience, education, and region
of residence, as well as the prospect of promotion within the
National Employment Corps.
(3) Website.--To manage projects past, present, and future,
the National Employment Corps shall create a website where all
projects will be listed.
(4) Minimum wage.--Any individual employed using funds
under this section shall be paid wages at a rate that is not
less than $15.00 per hour and that are comparable to wages in
the region, plus benefits, and indexed for inflation.
(g) Apprenticeship Defined.--In this section, the term
``apprenticeship'' means an apprenticeship program registered under the
Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the ``National Apprenticeship
Act'') (50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.), including any
requirement, standard, or rule promulgated under such Act, as such
requirement, standard, or rule was in effect on December 30, 2019.
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