Bill tightens job training standards and funding rules
In committeeH.R. 8102Latest action
Sponsor: Virginia Foxx · Representative · NC
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Official title: Workforce Investments Accountability Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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HR 8102 changes how federal job training programs are measured and funded, with penalties for low performers and rewards for most-improved states.
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What does this do?
This bill updates how federal job training programs are judged, reported on, and funded. New measures track whether workers stay employed longer after finishing a program and how many complete hands-on training like apprenticeships. It also requires that at least half of certain local training funds go directly to actual training services, not other program costs.
Who does it affect?
This affects state and local workforce agencies, job training providers, and workers or jobseekers who use federally funded employment and training programs.
Why does it matter?
States and local areas that fall short of performance targets face funding reductions. States that show the most improvement receive extra funding.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- Missed targets can cut program funding
- Top-improving states get extra funds
- 50%+ of local funds must go to training
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 26, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Mar 26, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.