S-1938 : Still Just a Bill

Stronger Way Act

This bill requires the Department of Labor to establish a program, through grant agreements with state and local government agencies, that provides eligible unemployed or partially-employed individuals with opportunities to work in a transitional job for the purpose of enabling them to gain, through wage-paying jobs, the experience and skills needed to move into regular employment.

The bill also amends the Internal Revenue Code to revise the formula for the earned income tax credit and make the child tax credit fully refundable.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-10-05IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
2017-10-05IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Labor and Employment
See Subjects
  • Employment and training programs
  • Income tax credits
  • Inflation and prices
  • Poverty and welfare assistance
  • Tax treatment of families
  • Unemployment
  • Wages and earnings