119th Congress Labor and Employment
H.R. 714: Jobs Now Act of 2025
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Summary
This bill directs the Department of Labor to conduct a two-year pilot program to award grants to general local governmental units or community-based organizations to retain, employ, or train individuals for positions that provide a public service. At least 50% of grant funds must be used to retain employees who would otherwise be laid off due to budget cuts.
Labor must encourage grantees to use grant funds to retain, employ, or train veterans, individuals with disabilities, individuals receiving unemployment benefits, or dislocated workers.
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Cosponsors
- Janelle Bynum D-OR
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History
- Introduced in the House by Frederica Wilson.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.