Jobs Now Act of 2025
119-HR-714119th CongressIntroduced Jan 23, 2025Labor and Employment
Market Probability
No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor
Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24](D-FL-24)Summary
Jobs Now Act of 2025
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.
Subjects
Community life and organizationCongressional oversightEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementState and local government operationsUnemployment
Actions (3)
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Jan 23, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025Library of Congress