New Democrat Coalition Chair Emeritus Kind and Other Key New Dem Members Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Plan for the Future of Work
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Emeritus Ron Kind (WI-03) introduced the bipartisan Exploring the Future of Work Act, which would review the workforce challenges that exist due to technological advances. The bill will lead to policy recommendations to help make sure American workers are prepared and trained for jobs in the 21st century economy.
New Democrat Coalition Members are focused on finding bipartisan policy solutions to address the opportunities and challenges related to the evolving nature of work in the changing economy. Over the past several months, the Coalition has convened forums on Capitol Hill to discuss the challenges that workers across America face today. This bill furthers the Coalition’s work to make sure our workers are prepared for the jobs of the future.
New Democrat Coalition Co-Sponsors: Rep. Bill Foster (IL-11), Rep. Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Rep. Himes (CT-04), and Rep. Darren Soto (FL-09).
Rep. Kind Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Begin Planning for the Future of Work
By starting the process now, we can ensure workers are prepared to compete for jobs
La Crosse, WI – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind introduced the bipartisan Exploring the Future of Work Act, to review the workforce challenges that an increase in automation and innovation present. The bill is a first step in helping make sure our workers are prepared and trained for the jobs innovation brings.
“Over the years Wisconsinites have seen firsthand how technology and innovation has changed our everyday lives. Automation is showing no sign of slowing down, and it is only a matter of time until it changes the jobs available to our workers. We can’t afford to be unprepared. By starting to look at the challenge and how we find solutions we can prepare our workers for the jobs of the future,” said Rep. Kind.
The bill requests the National Academies to conduct a study to assess demographic, training, technology, and workforce needs; identify industry sectors likely to be significantly impacted by automation; and provide recommendations for policy solutions. The National Academies would then submit a report to Congress on their findings.
Cosponsors are Rep. Schweikert (R-AZ), Rep. Foster (D-IL), Rep. Meehan (R-PA), Rep. Kilmer (D-WA), Rep. Franks (R-AZ), Rep. Himes (D-CT), Rep. Meadows (R-NC), and Rep. Ferguson (R-GA).
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