Labor & Employment (Workforce Development)

in committee · United States · Senate Feb 11, 2026

S 3832: Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act of 2026

This bill amends the Small Business Act to require Small Business Development Centers to provide direct assistance to small businesses on workforce programs. It specifically mandates that these centers disseminate information from the Department of Labor and other federal agencies about establishing and improving four key programs: work-based learning, federally registered apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeship programs, and job training programs. The bill directly affects small business concerns by connecting them to federal resources for workforce development. The key mechanism is adding a new provision (subparagraph W) that requires centers to actively share this information, making it easier for small businesses to access these training opportunities.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates dissemination of workforce training/apprenticeship program info, advancing worker skills and employment pathways through federal agency collaboration.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development Tags Small Business

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 2855: Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2025

S 2855, the *Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2025*, provides $50 million annually (2026-2035) to fund grants for workforce training programs using virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and similar immersive technologies. Eligible entities - including community colleges, career schools, and industry partnerships - can apply for 5-year grants to create career pathways that train workers for in-demand jobs, with priority given to programs serving veterans, rural communities, people with employment barriers (meeting ADA standards), and industries facing workforce shifts. The bill requires grantees to report on program outcomes, including participant success rates and employer needs, and mandates the Department of Labor to publish best practices for using immersive tech in training. It directly affects workers seeking new skills, training providers, and employers needing qualified staff in growing sectors.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $50M annually for workforce training programs using immersive technologies, expanding educational access and improving training infrastructure for community colleges and career schools.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds $50M annually for VR/AR workforce training grants to create career pathways for in-demand jobs, directly advancing worker skill development and employment opportunities.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds VR/AR workforce training grants, directly advancing immersive technology adoption for job creation in tech-driven fields.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill prioritizes veteran-serving programs in VR/AR workforce grants, explicitly allocating funding to support veteran employment pathways.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Workforce Development Emerging Technology Veteran Employment

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in committee · United States · House Jan 21, 2026

HR 4105: VET Act of 2025

HR 4105, the VET Act of 2025, establishes a federal grant program to help veterans, active-duty service members transitioning out of the military, and their spouses secure jobs in the energy industry. The program provides grants to energy companies (including manufacturers of solar, wind, or nuclear equipment) to cover costs like job training, recruitment, and relocation for eligible individuals - prioritizing those with military energy experience, in opportunity zones, or facing barriers like homelessness. Grants are capped at $10,000 per hire, with a maximum $500,000 annual limit per company, funded at $60 million yearly from 2026-2031. Companies must report on job retention, employee satisfaction, and program outcomes to the Department of Labor, with a final evaluation due to Congress by 2030.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds job training for veterans in solar/wind/nuclear energy sectors, directly advancing renewable energy workforce development through targeted grants to energy companies.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill targets grants for solar, wind, and nuclear energy companies, promoting clean energy jobs which aligns with environmental goals of advancing clean energy infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides federal grants for veterans' job training, recruitment, and relocation in energy sector, directly advancing employment opportunities for transitioning military personnel.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes federal grants for veteran job training in energy sector, prioritizing military experience and barriers, directly advancing employment support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar Workforce Development Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 3, 2025

S 3319: Workforce of the Future Act of 2025

The Workforce of the Future Act of 2025 requires federal agencies to study AI's impact on jobs through reports due within 6 months, 1 year, and 3 years of enactment, focusing on data needs, affected industries, and vulnerable demographics. It authorizes $160 million in Department of Education grants to expand emerging and advanced technology education in schools, with specific emphasis on making these programs accessible to underrepresented groups including minorities, girls, and students from low-income families. The bill also allocates $90 million in Department of Labor grants to provide training for workers most impacted by AI in industries where AI is projected to significantly affect job opportunities. Grantees must report on program participation and outcomes, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status, and demonstrate how programs will be sustained after funding ends. The legislation emphasizes collaboration between schools, industry, and labor organizations to develop curricula and training aligned with future workforce needs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes $160M in Department of Education grants to expand technology education in schools, specifically emphasizing accessibility for underrepresented groups including minorities and girls, directly advancing educational funding and access.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds $160M for tech education grants targeting underrepresented groups to prepare workers for emerging jobs and address workforce disparities, advancing employment opportunities.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds $160M for tech education grants targeting underrepresented groups, promoting digital equity and workforce development in emerging tech95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Workforce Development Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · House May 13, 2025

HR 3367: Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act of 2025

HR 3367, the "Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act of 2025," requires school food service workers in public schools to receive mandatory training during paid working hours. The bill mandates that training must be offered in-person when appropriate, include hands-on practice, and cost workers nothing. If training occurs outside regular hours, workers must be paid at their regular rate (including overtime), consulted about scheduling, and protected from penalties for not attending. This law amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and does not override existing state or local labor laws governing employer-employee relationships.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates paid, in-person training with hands-on practice, protects workers from penalties, and ensures no cost to workers - directly advancing labor rights and workplace standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · House May 8, 2025

HR 3273: Child Care Workforce Development Act

HR 3273, the Child Care Workforce Development Act, provides financial support to early childhood educators and students. It establishes a loan repayment program where educators serving 5 years with qualified childcare providers (like centers receiving Child Care Block Grant funds) can have up to $6,000 annually of their student loans repaid. Additionally, it creates grants of up to $4,000 per academic year for students enrolled in early childhood education programs, requiring them to work in licensed childcare settings for at least one year after graduation (with renewal options). The bill authorizes $25 million annually for loan repayment (2026-2031) and $10 million annually for grants (2026-2030), targeting workforce development in childcare.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides loan repayment for early childhood educators and grants for students in early childhood education programs, directly funding workforce development in education.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides loan repayment for childcare educators and grants for students, directly funding workforce development in labor sector per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Early Childhood Student Financial Aid Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · House Dec 3, 2025

HR 6416: Digital Skills for Today’s Workforce Act

The Digital Skills for Today's Workforce Act establishes a new grant program to expand digital workplace skills training for workers, particularly those with barriers to employment such as low educational attainment, low earnings, or limited English proficiency. The program provides funding to states to award subgrants to eligible entities like community colleges and workforce organizations for training through classroom instruction, apprenticeships, and work-based learning. States must prioritize serving individuals with employment barriers and report on outcomes related to digital skills development. The bill aims to create "digitally resilient" systems and individuals who can adapt to changing technology demands in the workforce. This program is funded through appropriations for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes new grant program allocating state funds to expand digital skills training for workers, directly advancing public service funding under budget & taxes.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds digital skills training through community colleges and workforce programs, expanding access for underserved workers with low educational attainment.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates federal grants for digital skills training targeting employment barriers, directly advancing workforce readiness and job opportunities per Labor & Employment focus.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds digital skills training for underserved workers, promoting digital equity and workforce technology adoption per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · House Dec 11, 2025

HR 6606: Opportunities for Success Act of 2025

The Opportunities for Success Act of 2025 amends the Higher Education Act to increase funding for work-based learning programs, authorizing $1.5 billion in 2027 and rising to $2.5 billion annually by 2031. The bill requires institutions to allocate at least 7% of work-study funds to compensate students in work-based learning positions and at least 3% to students with "exceptional need" during periods of nonenrollment. It defines "work-based learning" to include internships, fellowships, and apprenticeships, and establishes new metrics for determining which institutions qualify as "improved institutions" for funding allocation. The legislation also mandates new surveys to evaluate program effectiveness and requires institutions to prioritize students with Federal Pell Grants and exceptional need.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases higher education funding by $1.5B-$2.5B annually for work-based learning programs with mandatory student compensation allocations.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates compensation for students in work-based learning, aligning with fair pay standards for student workers under labor/employment policies.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education Student Financial Aid Apprenticeships Child Labor Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2025

HR 5375: Essential Skills and Child Care for Health Professions Act

This bill requires new demonstration projects for health care training programs to provide foundational skills education and affordable child care support. It mandates assessments of adult basic skills, partner networks for pre-training support, and embedded skill maintenance during training. Participants must receive guaranteed child care access through referrals, direct payments to providers, or coverage of fees. The policy affects lower-skilled individuals entering health professions training and takes effect October 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates child care support and foundational skills for health training, enabling lower-skilled individuals to enter healthcare careers, thus strengthening workforce capacity and access.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates affordable child care access for health care training participants, removing a key barrier to workforce entry and supporting employment standards for lower-skilled workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · Senate Aug 1, 2025

S 2664: Skilled Workforce Act

S 2664, the Skilled Workforce Act, creates a 30% federal tax credit for businesses investing in training facilities that address workforce shortages in high-demand industries like high-tech manufacturing, clean energy, construction, and advanced transportation. The credit applies to eligible institutions (such as community colleges, career schools, and public secondary schools) partnering with businesses to build or upgrade facilities for skills-based training programs. Projects must be certified by Treasury and Commerce, with a total funding cap of $500 million, prioritizing rural schools and those serving underserved communities. The credit cannot be combined with other tax benefits for the same investment and applies to property placed in service after the bill's enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 30% federal tax credit for businesses, directly reducing tax burden through fiscal policy to address workforce shortages.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides 30% tax credit for businesses partnering with community colleges/public schools to fund training facilities, directly advancing educational infrastructure and skills-based programs.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly targets 'clean energy' as a high-demand industry for workforce training, creating tax incentives to build skilled labor capacity in this sector.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill includes clean energy as a high-demand industry for workforce training, indirectly supporting environmental goals through clean energy sector development75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds training partnerships to address workforce shortages in key industries, advancing employment standards through skills development.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds training for high-tech manufacturing workforce development via tax credits, directly advancing technology sector workforce needs.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax credit for training in 'advanced transportation' sector, supporting workforce development for transportation industries as explicitly listed in summary.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Career & Technical Education Renewable Energy Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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