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HB5783: Blue Collar and Green Collar Jobs Development Act

: Lisa Rochester (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Sep 28, 2023
Labor and employment
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To establish and carry out a comprehensive, nationwide, energy-related industries jobs program, and for other purposes.

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This bill would establish a nationwide jobs program focused on energy-related industries, specifically targeting blue-collar and green-collar work. Blue-collar jobs are skilled trades like electrician or plumber; green-collar jobs involve environmental or renewable energy work. The program aims to create employment opportunities and training in energy sectors across the country. The bill was recently introduced in Congress and is currently in the early stage of consideration.

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