1. H.R.3398 : To establish partnerships to create or enhance educational and skills development pathways to 21st century careers, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Tierney, John F. [MA-6] (introduced 7/29/2009)      Cosponsors (1) Committees: House Education and Labor Latest Major Action: 10/22/2009 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

2. S.1029 : A bill to create a new incentive fund that will encourage States to adopt the 21st Century Skills Framework. Sponsor: Sen Rockefeller, John D., IV [WV] (introduced 5/13/2009)      Cosponsors (4) Committees: Senate Finance Latest Major Action: 5/13/2009 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

3. S.1532 : A bill to establish partnerships to create or enhance educational and skills development pathways to 21st century careers, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Murray, Patty [WA] (introduced 7/29/2009)      Cosponsors (5) Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Latest Major Action: 7/29/2009 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

4.  H.AMDT.486 to H.R.3854 Amendment creates youth entrepreneurship programs in the Small Business Administration to assist the development of new businesses by young people who remain in their local area. Sponsor: Rep Massa, Eric J. J. [NY-29] (introduced 10/29/2009)      Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action: 10/29/2009 House amendment agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Massa amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.