FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

Advocacy is an important mechanism to influence Congress. Being an advocate can have far-reaching positive impacts by providing policymakers with the information they need to make decisions and influence legislation. By meeting with members of Congress, writing letters and sending emails, you can educate elected officials about the importance of workforce issues and encourage them to incorporate workforce considerations into decisions across all policy areas.

Here’s what we’re focusing on in 2023:

One pager outlining the federal legislative priorities of the Michigan Works! Association.

  • Wagner-Peyser Employment Services

  • Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Re-authorization

  • Pell Eligibility Expansion

  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Re-authorization

  • Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Re-authorization