The U.S. House and Senate have produced two major bills ( H.R. 2454 , the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (also known as the Waxman-Markey bill) and S. 1733 , the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act of 2009 (also known as the Kerry-Boxer bill)) addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with concerns over global Climate Change. This report summarizes and compares provisions for green jobs training and worker adaptation assistance for climate change impacts. Under a two-part subtitle for "Green Jobs & Worker Transition" (Title IV Subtitle B of H.R. 2454 , and Title III, Subtitle A of S. 1733 ), essentially identical provisions are focused (in Part I) on the development of programs to provide training and education in energy efficiency and renewable energy, and (in Part II) on providing retraining and financial assistance for workers made redundant (or whose earnings have been substantially reduced) by climate change mitigation measures. Since the provisions in both bills are so similar, this report will focus on the provisions as discussed in S. 1733 . A "Chairman's Mark" of S. 1733 was released in October 2009. Any resulting modifications to applicable areas of the original Kerry-Boxer version are discussed in the report. Reducing GHG emissions will likely require the curtailed use of fossil fuels for generating electricity, powering vehicles, and fuelling the furnaces of industrial production. Current legislation envisions an economic "price" on high-carbon fossil fuels to encourage switching to cleaner energy alternatives. Since fuel costs are often the third-highest cost component in manufacturing a product (after materials and labor), any increase in fuel costs could significantly affect the competitiveness of such products and therefore the profitability of an enterprise. Some companies may be able to adapt, finding more efficient ways to manufacture their products, while other businesses will cut labor costs. The legislative provisions examined in this report are intended to assist the development of green jobs training programs and to establish an internet-based clearinghouse for information on the green jobs industry. The provisions also seek to provide employment retraining and financial assistance for workers found to have been made redundant by climate change mitigation requirements, or those whose earnings have been significantly reduced. A summary of provisions in S. 1733 , "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act" Title III, Subsection A follows. Essentially the same organization and titles exist in H.R. 2454 , "American Clean Energy and Security Act," Title IV, Subtitle B, with only the section numbering differing. Green jobs training provisions in Part 1 of both bills focuses on the development of training programs in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Part 2 of both bills focuses on a new government program specifically to assist workers impacted by climate change mitigation measures. The Secretary of Education (in consultation with the Secretaries of Energy and Labor) is authorized to competitively award grants to eligible partnerships to develop programs of study in the fields of clean energy, renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation and climate change adaptation. An eligible partnership can submit an application describing the partnership, its qualifications, area of focus, need of the labor market addressed, methodology and approach to meeting student needs, description of applied learning programs, placement of students in nontraditional fields, and description of applicant's proposed plan to consult with labor, apprenticeship and job training programs in the area for which a curriculum is proposed. Applications will be subject to a peer review process for recommendations to the Secretary for grant awards. An internet-based information and resources clearinghouse is to be established no later than 18 months after the date of enactment to aid career and technical education and job training in renewable energy by collecting and providing information on technological changes, best practices in training, and education, with an emphasis on renewable energy industry and job training program collaboration. In establishing the clearinghouse, the Secretary is to solicit information and expertise from the renewable energy industry, and institutions of higher education, technical schools, and community colleges that provide training in renewable energy. Separate sections of the clearinghouse are to focus on solar and wind energy systems, energy transmission systems, geothermal systems for energy and heating, and energy efficiency technical training. Each of these sections shall include information on basic environmental science and processes needed to understand renewable energy systems, federal government and industry resources, and points of contact. A "Green Construction Careers" demonstration project is to be established not later than 180 days after enactment. The purpose of the demonstration projects is to promote "middle class careers" and "quality employment practices" in the green construction sector on construction projects related to this act for "targeted workers" who reside in the same area as the project. The Secretaries of Education, Energy, and Labor are to evaluate the initial projects at the end of three years with an eye to identifying further projects, if they are deemed successful. Qualified pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs aimed at targeted workers are to be used by contractors on the projects, or approved alternatives if contractor apprenticeship programs are outside the residence area of the project. The Government Accountability Office will report on the projects to Congress. A petition for eligibility for adjustment assistance can be filed by a group of workers, a union or other duly authorized representative of such workers, employers, or other entities acting on the behalf of such workers. The petition is to be filed simultaneously with the Secretary of Labor and the governor of the state in which the workers' employment site is located. The Secretary will publish the filing in the Federal Register and initiate an investigation to determine eligibility. The governor shall ensure that rapid response activities and appropriate core services authorized under federal law are made available to workers covered by the petition, and shall assist the Secretary by verifying such information and providing such other assistance as the Secretary may request. Workers may be eligible to apply for such assistance if: (a) they are employed in energy producing or transforming industries; industries dependent on energy industry; energy-intensive manufacturing industries; consumer goods manufacturers; or other industries determined by the Secretary to be adversely affected by any requirement of Title VII of the Clean Air Act (CAA); (b) the Secretary determines a significant number of workers become separated partially or totally from employment; (c) sales, production, or delivery of goods and services have decreased as a result of any requirement of Title VII of CAA, including the shift from fossil fuels to other sources of energy (including renewables) that results in the closing of a facility or layoff of employees at a facility that mines, produces, processes, or uses fossil fuels to generate electricity; a substantial increase in cost of energy for a manufacturing facility (not offset by assistance under title VII of CAA); or other situations the Secretary determines are adverse impacts of any requirement of Title VII of CAA. Public agency and service workers are also eligible for assistance if they are found to be adversely impacted by provisions of Title VII of CAA. The Secretary is authorized to collect such information as may be necessary to verify applications, with protection afforded to information considered confidential as noted in the section. A determination of eligibility would be due not later than 40 days after a petition was filed. Representatives of the domestic industry (including employers, union representatives or other duly authorized representatives) would be notified as to the result of a determination by the Secretary. Procedures for applying for benefits would follow certification of eligibility. Climate change adjustment assistance payments are to be made to certified, eligible workers for any week of unemployment on or after the date of certification, as long as specified conditions are met (including the circumstances of separation and length of previous employment). Workers receiving assistance payments under this section shall be ineligible to receive any other form of unemployment insurance during the period the worker is receiving climate change adjustment assistance under this section. Workers are to enroll in a training program unless circumstances exist to waive this requirement such as: a recall to work; the worker has "current marketable skills;" the worker is within two years of eligibility for old-age benefits under social security or a private pension; or the worker's health precludes participation in a training program (but such a health issue may not necessarily preclude the worker from other requirements for benefits). Climate change adjustment payments shall be equal to 70% of the average weekly wage of the worker, but are not to exceed the average weekly wage for all workers in the worker's state of residence. Such benefits are to be payable for a maximum of 156 weeks. Eligible workers will also receive information and employment services such as skills and diagnostic testing, information on financial aid and career counseling and training available locally and regionally, job vacancy listings, and information on the availability of support services such as childcare and transportation. Training would be approved for a worker if the Secretary determines that there is no suitable employment available and the worker would have a reasonable expectation of employment once trained. The worker must be qualified to take the training program (which must be available at a reasonable cost). States will receive funds for the administrative costs of the program of approximately 15% of assistance each fiscal year, and for employment services training. A state may decline such funding if it chooses. A one-time, lump sum reimbursement for job search expenses is authorized for an eligible worker up to $1,500 for workers who have completed the training program and are no longer eligible for climate change adjustment assistance. Relocation assistance is authorized (a one-time, lump sum up to three times the worker's weekly wage, not to exceed $1,500) if an eligible worker cannot secure suitable employment in the commuting areas in which the worker resides and, among other qualifiers, has a bona fide job offer in the area of relocation. Health insurance coverage for eligible workers will be continued and 80% of the premium will be paid (to the insurer) while the worker is receiving assistance under this section. The Secretary is authorized to enter into agreements with any state or state agency to meet the requirements of this part including data reporting.