Bishop Fights for Improved Access to Child Care and Apprenticeships in JOBS for Success Act

Press Release

The House Ways and Means Committee today approved the JOBS for Success Act (H.R. 5861) to reauthorize the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, the nation's cash welfare and services program for low-income families. Congressman Mike Bishop (MI-08) released the following statement praising the inclusion of two provisions he championed to provide access to the services and support Americans need to move into the workforce: H.R. 5836, the Supporting Work through Apprenticeships Act and H.R. 5835, the Improving Access to Child Care Act.

"Modernizing our tax code is creating demand for workers across Michigan and across the country -- at every skill level. With more than six million open jobs, it is critical we support our workforce and get folks back on track to support their families with good-paying jobs," said Rep. Bishop. "A big part of that is ensuring our workers have the right skills to fill open positions, and apprenticeship programs are a great opportunity to "learn while you earn.' Importantly, the JOBS for Success Act adds apprenticeships to the list of approved work activities.

"Another stumbling block for families trying to reenter and remain in the workforce is access to stable child care. That is why I worked with my colleagues on the Ways and Means Committee to make sure this bill supports hardworking parents by prioritizing funding for the Child Care Entitlement to States. There are no new taxpayer dollars in this proposal. The legislation reforms current law and repurposes funding for child care to help families move up the economic ladder and achieve the American dream."

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