House Passes Jobs Bill

“This legislation provides important investments in areas that will create jobs, and expands support for those attempting to find work in this difficult economy," said Serrano. "For all that the government has done to help Wall Street, there is more that we need to do to help ordinary Americans. I was proud to vote in favor of this bill, and to reassure all Americans that their government has not abandoned them.”

Among other things, H.R. 2847 includes significant investments in infrastructure, provides funding to help increase hiring among first responders and other key jobs in the economy, and allocates funding for job training in high growth industries, like health care and energy. In addition, the bill helps provide unemployed workers with benefits to help them during tough economic times.

The bill now moves on to the Senate for their consideration.