Bills · HR 5807
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5807Labor and Employment
Empowering Individuals to Succeed Through Education and Workforce Training Act
INTRO OCT 21· LAST ACTION OCT 21
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a common problem: people starting job training but being unable to finish due to everyday life expenses. Many individuals want to improve their skills and earn better wages, but the costs of childcare, getting to class, or simply putting food on the table can be overwhelming. This bill aims to remove these practical barriers, allowing more people to complete training programs that lead to good jobs.
If this bill becomes law, it could mean more skilled workers for businesses and better financial stability for individuals and families. Without it, many who need to reskill or upskill may continue to face significant obstacles, potentially leading to lower workforce participation and continued reliance on other forms of public assistance. It's about investing in human potential and ensuring that efforts to train workers don't fail due to a lack of basic support.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a new "Support Services Training Fund" within the existing Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
This creates a dedicated funding source to help people overcome obstacles while getting job training.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes competitive grants from this fund to local and state workforce boards to provide support services.
This channels federal money to local entities best positioned to identify and serve individuals in need.
PROVISION 03
Expands the definition of "specified support services" to explicitly include groceries and after-hours childcare.
This addresses critical, often unmet, needs that directly impact a trainee's ability to complete a program.
PROVISION 04
Requires grant applicants to describe how they will partner with state agencies overseeing TANF and SNAP.
This encourages coordination among different social safety net programs to provide more holistic support.
PROVISION 05
Limits individual grants awarded to qualified applicants to no more than $2,000,000 per year.
This sets a cap on the amount of funding a single local or state board can receive annually through these grants.
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Introduced in House
OCT 21
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5807
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 21, 2025
Last actionOct 21, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 21, 2025
House BillHR 5807Labor and Employment
Empowering Individuals to Succeed Through Education and Workforce Training Act
INTRODUCED OCT 21, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 21, 2025
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