Jobs for America Task Forces

ABOUT THE TASK FORCES

The five Democratic Caucus Jobs For America Task Forces will bring together members in a collaborative setting to share ideas, engage with the American people, discuss policy initiatives, and hear from experts in order to create a jobs-focused legislative agenda that will boost American families and strengthen our economy.

MISSION STATEMENT

Create opportunities for job growth, boost hardworking families, and give every worker the opportunity to achieve the American dream by developing legislation focused on investing in key industries, restoring worker benefits, removing barriers to help workers find stable and well-paying jobs, helping our veteran communities transition to the workforce, and identifying jobs of the future.

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REBUILDING AMERICA TASK FORCE

The Rebuilding America Task Force will put Americans back to work by modernizing our nation’s infrastructure, expanding job opportunities in key industries, launching a school construction boom, updating our power grid and water infrastructure, and taking a visionary approach to the projects needed to put our country at the forefront of innovation.
Co-Chairs: Reps. Matt Cartwright (PA), Jimmy Gomez (CA), Donald Norcross (NJ), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ)

JOBS WITH DIGNITY TASK FORCE

By restoring the traditional employment benefits enjoyed by previous generations, the Jobs With Dignity Task Force will develop ideas to raise wages and increase profit-sharing, stand up for workers’ rights and benefits, and provide genuine financial and retirement security to all Americans.
Co-Chairs: Reps. Don Beyer (VA), Brendan Boyle (PA), Brenda Lawrence (MI), Raul Ruiz (CA)

ACCESS TO JOBS TASK FORCE

The Access to Jobs Task Force will help workers achieve their full potential by expanding access to capital, encouraging entrepreneurship and small business ownership, increasing educational opportunities – including vocational skills development, professional licensing, and apprenticeship training – and eliminating senseless and outdated social barriers to work that affect many communities.
Co-Chairs: Reps. Ami Bera (CA), Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE), Mark Pocan (WI), Marc Veasey (TX)

NEW ECONOMY TASK FORCE

With a rapidly changing economy and new challenges facing American workers, the New Economy Task Force will take a forward-leaning approach to job growth, looking at rapidly advancing technology, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and ensuring workers are trained for the jobs of tomorrow.
Co-Chairs: Reps. Suzan DelBene (WA), Debbie Dingell (MI), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL), Darren Soto (FL)

REINVESTING IN OUR RETURNING HEROES TASK FORCE

The Reinvesting in Our Returning Heroes Task Force will build on the strengths of our military and the skills of our returning veterans to grow our economy and create new jobs. The focus will include ensuring the talents our veterans developed while serving can transition into the civilian job market and be harnessed for success.
Co-Chairs: Reps. Julia Brownley (CA), Ruben Gallego (AZ), Donald McEachin (VA), Brad Schneider (IL)