Legislative Affairs
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August 2024 Update
1st NCDA CDA in the Nation
to be Granted Governor Proclamation
for November 2024
To be recognized as
National Career Development Month
in Maryland
NATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT MONTH Proclaimed in MD.pdf
Partnering for Success with
Governor Moore's Service Year Option
Maryland's Department of Service & Civic Innovation (DSCI) looks forward to continuing to link with MCDA Career Development practitioners. Connect your clients today to the best next steps in their work or educational journey through a year of paid, full-time service. Click here to help your clients find out more about this first effort of its kind in the nation and register for Governor Wes Moore's new initiative.
The Service Year Option Program begins September 11, 2024.
Major Benefits
Don’t miss out on an amazing opportunity!!!
- Full-time service opportunity for at least nine months (i.e. 40 hours/week)
- Earn at least $15/hour
- Receive $6,000 Completion Award at the end of the program
- Match with an employer in your field of interest
- Gain on the job training, mentoring, professional development, and exposure to employers and colleges across the State
- Opportunity to enroll in a federally recognized registered apprenticeship pathway
Activity in Congress - august update
By
By Jesse Rifkin
Before Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris chose him as her running mate on Tuesday, Tim Walz served 12 years in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2018. Here are eight of the most interesting bills he introduced, including some of his bills which were enacted into law.
Walz's bills almost entirely focused on veterans' health care and employment, many of which had bipartisan support. He also introduced bills to limit stock trading by legislators and corporations' spending on elections, bills to promote energy independence and green energy, and bills on agricultural issues that wouldn't make national headlines including farm soil health.
Three weeks ago, GovTrack also analyzed eight of the most interesting bills Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance introduced in the Senate. The contrast between Walz and Vance goes beyond the obvious ideology differences. Vance's bills largely dealt with "red meat" social and culture-war issues, such as immigration, affirmative action, race, and transgender issues. ("Red meat" issues are divisive issues that are intended to energize a politician's base.)
Aug 6, 2024 — New CosponsorH.R. 6631: Investing in Digital Skills ActNew Cosponsor: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] The bill now has 6 cosponsors (4 Republicans, 2 Democrats). Trackers: H.R. 6631: Investing in Digital Skills Act. |
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Maryland General Assembly (446th session)
- The Maryland Legislative session ended at midnight on Monday, April 15th.
- For a general overview and information on the 2024 session, visit the General Assembly's Tutorial page
- Contact & More Information
MCDA is an affiliate of NCDA, ACA, and MCA and its advocacy work is linked to these organizations. Your MCDA membership automatically links you to the advocacy efforts of all four groups. However, all MCDA members are eligible to join these groups.
NOTE: Policy Areas are not in order of priority. Priority of these areas will be ever-evolving to mirror prominent issues within the legislature.
ACA Federal Advocacy
Agenda for Advocacy Power Hours (APH):
Q&A, wrap up, and important ACA administrative updates – ACA staff
- Introduction of attendees and ACA staff
- State updates – ACA staff
- Federal updates – ACA staff
- State & regional updates – ACA members
- Final call(s) to action – ACA staff
Meetings and an updated schedule for the 2025 FY will resume in September 2024.
- More ways to take advocacy action.
- ACA's Statement on the Conflict in Ukraine.
- Contact the ACA Government Affairs and Public Policy Team.
- Click here for further information on ACA's federal advocacy work.
MCA Advocacy
- Our Counseling Compact WELCOMEs New Hampshire! There are now 15 states signed to the Counseling Compact including: Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio, Tennessee, Utah and West Virginia!
- Click here to access the MCA Advocacy Committee web page.
For any questions or to get involved in legislative advocacy at the local, state, or national level,
please contact MCDA’s Legislative Co-Chairs MCDA.Legislative@MDCareers.org.