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WISE Act of 2023

1/4/2025, 11:12 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5145

The WISE Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 5145, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address issues related to workforce development and education in the United States.

The WISE Act aims to improve access to high-quality education and training programs for individuals seeking to enter or re-enter the workforce. It seeks to accomplish this by providing funding for initiatives that support workforce development, such as apprenticeship programs, job training programs, and career counseling services.

Additionally, the WISE Act includes provisions to promote collaboration between educational institutions, employers, and government agencies in order to better align education and training programs with the needs of the labor market. This is intended to help ensure that individuals are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in today's rapidly changing economy. Overall, the WISE Act of 2023 is focused on improving workforce development and education in the United States in order to help individuals secure meaningful employment and contribute to the country's economic growth.

Current Status of Bill HR 5145

Bill HR 5145 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 4, 2023. Bill HR 5145 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on August 4, 2023.  Bill HR 5145's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5145

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
40
Democrat Cosponsors
40
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5145

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5145

WISE Act of 2023
WISE Act of 2023
Working for Immigrant Safety and Empowerment Act of 2023
To extend immigration benefits to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other gender-based violence, and for other purposes.

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