Bills · HR 7585
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7585Labor and Employment
Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2026
INTRO FEB 13· LAST ACTION FEB 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses a major concern for many Americans: the fear of job loss due to rapidly advancing technology and automation. If it passes, it would create a dedicated funding stream to help workers adapt, learn new skills, and transition into jobs that are growing rather than declining. This could mean fewer people struggling with unemployment, more opportunities for higher wages in tech-driven fields, and a more competitive U.S. economy overall.
If the bill doesn't pass, the country might continue to see a decline in federally supported training, potentially leaving more workers unprepared for future job market shifts. This could exacerbate economic inequalities, particularly for women, people of color, and lower-income workers who are identified as being more vulnerable to automation-related job losses. Voters should care because it impacts individual economic security and the nation's ability to maintain a skilled, adaptable workforce.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a competitive grant program for "eligible partnerships" (groups of businesses, schools, workforce organizations) to create demonstration and pilot projects for worker training.
This creates a specific funding mechanism to address job displacement caused by automation.
PROVISION 02
Prioritizes grant awards to eligible partnerships located in areas with a high percentage of individuals from "covered populations" (those facing barriers to employment).
It directs resources to communities and demographic groups most vulnerable to economic disruption.
PROVISION 03
Requires grant applicants to describe plans for providing technology-based skills training, including coding, systems engineering, or IT security, to transition workers into in-demand sectors.
This ensures the training programs focus on equipping workers with skills relevant to future job market needs.
PROVISION 04
Defines key terms like "automation" (e.g., advanced technologies, robotics, autonomous vehicle tech) and "digital literacy."
Provides clarity on the scope and focus of the bill's intent and target areas.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 13
Introduced in House
FEB 13
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7585
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 13, 2026
Last actionFeb 13, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2026
House BillHR 7585Labor and Employment
Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2026
INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 13, 2026
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READING
10 min
COSPONSORS
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