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S.1902: Layoff Prevention Extension Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced July 30, 2015
- Latest Major Action July 30, 2015
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Bill Summary
Layoff Prevention Extension Act of 2015 This bill amends the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 with respect to state short-time compensation programs that allow employers to reduce the workweek of their employees in lieu of layoffs. The bill: (1) extends federal financing of the programs for an additional two years; and (2) extends through December 31, 2016, the deadline for a state to submit to the Department of Labor its...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 30, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6189-6190)
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| July 30, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jack Reed (D-R.I.) |