{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bishop-barletta-and-sessions-secure-protections-for-job-corps-program", "BISHOP, BARLETTA, AND SESSIONS SECURE PROTECTIONS FOR JOB CORPS PROGRAM", "2017-11-08", "2017", "2017-11", "Democrat", "House", "GA", "Sanford Bishop", "B000490", "bishop.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), fellow Co-Chair of the Job Corps Caucus, Congressman Lou Barletta (PA-11), and House Rules Committee Chairman Pete Sessions (TX-32), were joined by 118 Members of Congress in sending a letter to the Department of Labor requesting a reevaluation of their proposed cuts to the Job Corps Program.\n\u00a0\nFollowing submission of the letter, the Department of Labor announced they will be rescinding the slot capacity cuts initially announced on September 29, 2017.\n\u00a0\n\u201cFor over fifty years Job Corps has empowered its participants to become productive members of society,\u201d said Congressman Bishop. \u201cThe program enables its students to reach their goals, achieve their educational aspirations, and learn a trade. This program has substantial and bipartisan support in Congress due to its positive impacts across the nation. I applaud the U.S. Department of Labor\u2019s decision to reverse its proposed cuts to Job Corps. This decision will allow students to continue to gain valuable career and social skills that will serve them well throughout their lives.\u201d\n\u00a0\n\u201cOne of the best parts about our country is that any one has the ability to achieve anything no matter where they are from or what their background is. It is programs like the Job Corps that continue to make the American Dream possible by creating opportunities for all individuals from all walks of life to succeed,\u201d said Congressman Sessions.\n\u00a0\n\u201cAs a firm supporter of this program, I proudly joined my colleagues in increasing funding for the Jobs Corps\", continued Sessions. \u201cSince we have provided the necessary resources for the program to continue at current levels I was concerned that the Department announced they would reduce the number of students accepted into this program. I commend the Department of Labor for reversing these damaging cuts and look forward to supporting the success of the Job Corps program.\u201d\n\u00a0\n\"Job Corps is one of the most important programs we have to encourage America\u2019s young adults to succeed and learn the value of civic duty,\u201d Barletta said. \u201cI am very pleased the DOL now understands the importance of this program.\u201d\n\u00a0\n\u201cWhen I was a mayor, I met the students from the Keystone Job Corps Center and witnessed the work they did for our community,\u201d continued Barletta. \u201cThey helped to build the sidewalks around City Hall and designed the trash receptacles during the downtown beautification project. I\u2019ve also had numerous Job Corps students intern in my Hazleton district office. Job Corps allows young adults to get involved in our community, which benefits everyone. For 50 years the program has empowered the youth of America.\u201d\n\u00a0\nTo read the full letter to Secretary Acosta, click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bishop-barletta-and-sessions-secure-protections-for-job-corps-program"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.7294760327786207, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}