Jobs and Justice Act of 2018
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (14 May 2018): Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
What this bill does
The Jobs and Justice Act of 2018, introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2018, is a broad bill that addresses a wide range of domestic policy issues. Its stated aim is to advance Black families in the 21st century by focusing on economically distressed communities, opportunities for minorities and the disadvantaged, and civil rights enforcement.
The bill proposes changes affecting areas such as diversity in government contracting, infrastructure development, job training programs, education in STEM fields, the federal minimum wage, military family benefits, healthcare access, small business investment, housing programs, access to higher education, and cybersecurity education. It also includes provisions related to hate crimes, law enforcement conduct and administration, juvenile justice, sentencing procedures, voting rights, prison administration, and firearms sales and possession.
As of its introduction, H.R. 5785 had been referred to multiple House committees for consideration. No further actions have been recorded.
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Official summary
Jobs and Justice Act of 2018
This bill addresses a wide variety of domestic policy matters and focuses on economically distressed communities, opportunities for minorities and the disadvantaged, and civil rights enforcement.
Included in the programs and requirements affected are those concerning:
• diversity in contracting;
• infrastructure development;
• areas of persistent poverty;
• job training for youth and older Americans;
• education of girls and minorities in STEM fields;
Timeline
14 May 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5785 do?
- The Jobs and Justice Act of 2018, introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2018, is a broad bill that addresses a wide range of domestic policy issues. Its stated aim is to advance Black families in the 21st century by focusing on economically distressed communities, opportunities for minorities and the disadvantaged, and civil rights enforcement. The bill proposes changes affecting areas such as diversity in government contracting, infrastructure development, job training programs, education in STEM fields, the federal minimum wage, military family benefits, healthcare access, small business investment, housing programs, access to higher education, and cybersecurity education. It also includes provisions related to hate crimes, law enforcement conduct and administration, juvenile justice, sentencing procedures, voting rights, prison administration, and firearms sales and possession. As of its introduction, H.R. 5785 had been referred to multiple House committees for consideration. No further actions have been recorded.
- Has H.R. 5785 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5785. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5785?
- H.R. 5785 was sponsored by Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2] (D-LA), with 44 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5785?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (14 May 2018).
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