Bills · S 2587
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2587VermontOccupational Safety and Health Review Commission
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
INTRO JUL 31· LAST ACTION JUL 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it funds crucial programs that help people find and keep jobs, which is vital for individual financial stability and the overall economy. By investing in job training, apprenticeships, and education, it aims to ensure a skilled workforce capable of meeting the demands of a changing job market. For instance, the funding for community colleges helps connect education directly to job opportunities, making skills more accessible.
If this bill becomes law, it ensures continuity for many existing workforce development programs and introduces some flexibility and updated eligibility rules, especially for specific regions and groups like farmworkers. Without this funding, many job training centers, youth programs, and support services for dislocated workers and vulnerable communities could face severe cuts or closure, potentially increasing unemployment and hindering economic growth.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allocates $3.977 billion for employment and training services under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the National Apprenticeship Act.
This provides essential funding for job training, career development, and apprenticeship programs nationwide, supporting both job seekers and businesses.
PROVISION 02
Provides $2.919 billion in grants to states for adult, youth, and dislocated worker employment and training activities.
These grants are the primary mechanism for states to deliver direct job assistance and training to their residents, addressing local workforce needs.
PROVISION 03
Allows U.S. outlying areas to submit a single application for a consolidated grant for WIOA Title I, Subtitle B activities, enabling more flexible use of funds.
This provision simplifies the grant process and gives outlying areas more control over how they use federal funds to meet their specific local employment needs.
PROVISION 04
Sets aside $65 million for community colleges to develop or improve educational or career training programs.
This directly supports vocational and career-focused education, helping students gain practical skills for in-demand jobs and strengthening local workforces.
PROVISION 05
Redefines the 'low-income' eligibility for migrant and seasonal farmworker programs to include families with incomes up to 150% of the poverty line.
This change expands access to critical employment and housing assistance for more migrant and seasonal farmworkers, offering broader support to this often vulnerable population.
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R· West Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
25
BILLS LED
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJUL 31
Introduced in Senate
JUL 31
Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Capito. With written report No. 119-55.
JUL 31
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 140.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2587
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedJul 31, 2025
Last actionJul 31, 2025
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025
Senate BillS 2587VermontOccupational Safety and Health Review Commission
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 31, 2025
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