U.S. Representative John Boehner
House Passage of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) released the following statement today applauding House passage of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (H.R. 803):

“Americans struggling to find work face many challenges, and House Republicans are focused on helping them succeed by strengthening our economy and growing good-paying jobs. More than a year ago, the House passed legislation that would improve and streamline job training programs so that those who are out of work can get the skills they need to earn a steady paycheck and get back on their feet. I applaud the House for moving this bipartisan agreement forward today. While I’m pleased that Senate Democrats finally acted on this measure – which eliminates 15 duplicative programs and empowers states to innovate – I hope they will turn their attention to the dozens of other House-passed jobs bills that could make a real difference for middle-class families.”

NOTE: As Congressman Boehner has highlighted in the past, workforce development reform is just one of the many Republican economic solutions that are already working in states like Ohio – and Democrats in Washington should take note.