This week, Members of Congress were largely focused on the election of a new House Speaker and the Israel-Palestine conflict. Little action could occur to address support for Israel because of the situation in the House, and all other bills are stalled as well. The Senate was also on recess this week but will return next week with a long “to do” list, including funding or other policy to support Israel, as well as the FY 24 appropriations bills. Read more news and updates below:
- GOP’s Steve Scalise Drops Out of House Speaker Race: Republican lawmaker Steve Scalise (R-LA) announced that he was dropping out of the election to become the new Speaker of the House after he failed to get enough support from within the party. Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) is now the current nominee, but also lacks full support. Currently, a vote is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, but it is unclear how the next few days will unfold.
- White House Launches Initiative to Catalyze Workforce Development for Advanced Manufacturing Jobs and Careers: The Biden-Harris Administration held a White House Convening to officially kick off its efforts on an Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Sprint, an initiative to build a diverse, skilled pipeline of workers for “good jobs,” including union jobs in the advanced manufacturing sector. The initiative brings together employers, unions, education and training providers, community-based organizations, and state and local governments, among others, to strategize on how to help more Americans train for and succeed in the growing field.
- Department of Education Announces Technical Assistance Centers Funding to Support Student Academic Achievement: ED has announced a round of funding of more than $24 million for technical assistance centers across the nation aimed at supporting and enhancing student well-being, academic success and school safety. The initiative will complement the Department’s mission of accelerating learning, meeting student mental health needs and expanding opportunity and success both inside and outside the classroom.
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