Bills · S 383
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 383Licensing and registrationsEmployment and training programs
JOBS Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 4· LAST ACTION FEB 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it changes how federal financial aid can be used, moving beyond traditional two- and four-year degrees to include shorter, job-focused training. In today's economy, many jobs require specific skills that can be learned quickly, but the cost of these programs can still be a barrier for many.
If this bill becomes law, more Americans could afford to enroll in programs that lead directly to in-demand jobs, potentially boosting employment and economic mobility. Without it, many might struggle to pay for these programs, limiting their career options and leaving a gap in the skilled workforce. It aims to better connect education funding with current workforce needs and make skills training more accessible.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends Federal Pell Grant eligibility to certain short-term job training programs.
This allows federal financial aid to be used for a wider range of educational pathways beyond traditional degrees.
PROVISION 02
Defines eligible job training programs as those providing 150-600 instructional hours over 8-15 weeks, leading to a recognized credential, and aligned with in-demand jobs.
This ensures that only career-focused, quality programs with a clear path to employment are eligible for federal funding.
PROVISION 03
Requires approval by the Secretary of Education and certification from a State board for programs to be considered eligible.
This provides a layer of oversight to ensure programs meet quality and workforce relevance standards.
PROVISION 04
Allows students who would otherwise be eligible for less than the minimum Federal Pell Grant to still qualify for a job training Pell Grant.
This expands access to financial aid for a broader range of low-income students who might only need a smaller amount for shorter programs.
PROVISION 05
Includes institutional credit articulation for non-credit job training programs, meaning non-credit work can be recognized for future credit-bearing programs.
This creates pathways for students to continue their education, allowing short-term training to count towards further degrees or certificates.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 41
D· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
109
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 85%
DEM 23 REP 17 IND 1
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 4
Introduced in Senate
FEB 4
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 383
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 4, 2025
Last actionFeb 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2025
Senate BillS 383Licensing and registrationsEmployment and training programs
JOBS Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 4, 2025
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
41
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