United States. Congress

“ CONSULTATION WITH LABOR ORGANIZATIONS.— If a labor organization represents a substantial number of workers who are engaged in similar work or training in an area that is the same as the area that is proposed to be funded under this Act, the labor organization shall be provided an opportunity to be consulted and to submit comments in regard to such a proposal. ”

“ The Secretary shall give priority to entities that serve individuals in families with income of less than 200 percent of the sufficiency standard for the local areas where the training is conducted that specifies, as defined by the State, or where such standard is not established, the income needs of families, by family size, the number and ages of children in the family, and sub-State geographical considerations. ”

“ PRIORITY.— In awarding grants under this subparagraph, the Secretary shall give priority to States that demonstrate that activities under the grant— ‘‘ (I) meet national energy policies associated with energy efficiency, renewable energy, and the reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases; ‘‘ (II) meet State energy policies associated with energy efficiency, renewable energy, and the reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases; and ‘‘ (III) leverage additional public and private resources to fund training programs, including cash or in-kind matches from participating employers. ”