Workforce Investment Act Amendments of 2005
Sponsor: HOWARD MCKEON (R-CA)
Workforce Investment Act Amendments of 2005 [sic] - Revises and reauthorizes appropriations through FY2011 for: (1) Workforce Investment Systems for job training and employment services under title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA-I); (2) Adult Basic Skills Education, including adult education and family literacy programs, under WIA title II (WIA-II); and (3) vocational rehabilitation services under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (RA). Title I: Amendments to Title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 - Amends WIA-I to revise and reauthorize Workforce Investment Systems (WIS) programs. Subtitle A: Definitions - (Sec. 101) Revises definitions under WIA-I.
Labor and Employment Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 2.9% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 222 | 52.4% |
| Yea | Lost | 200 | 44.8% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 2.9% |