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To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to authorize a study to review specific outcomes of entrepreneurial skills development programs, and for other purposes.
3/31/2025, 4:21 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2099
Bill 119 hr 2099, also known as the Entrepreneurial Skills Development Act, aims to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to authorize a study that will review the specific outcomes of entrepreneurial skills development programs. The bill seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of these programs in helping individuals develop the skills necessary to start and grow their own businesses.
The study authorized by this bill will assess the impact of entrepreneurial skills development programs on participants, including their ability to create and sustain successful businesses, increase their income, and contribute to the overall economy. The findings of the study will be used to inform future policy decisions and improve the effectiveness of these programs.
In addition to authorizing the study, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to supporting entrepreneurship and workforce development. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2099 aims to promote economic growth and opportunity by ensuring that entrepreneurial skills development programs are effective in helping individuals achieve success in the business world.
The study authorized by this bill will assess the impact of entrepreneurial skills development programs on participants, including their ability to create and sustain successful businesses, increase their income, and contribute to the overall economy. The findings of the study will be used to inform future policy decisions and improve the effectiveness of these programs.
In addition to authorizing the study, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to supporting entrepreneurship and workforce development. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2099 aims to promote economic growth and opportunity by ensuring that entrepreneurial skills development programs are effective in helping individuals achieve success in the business world.
Congressional Summary of HR 2099
This bill requires states to incorporate into their career services programs (1) information about entrepreneurship, and (2) referrals to microenterprise services. It also requires the Department of Labor to conduct a multistate study of entrepreneurial skills development programs, including a review of successful practices for developing such skills.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2099
Bill HR 2099 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2025. Bill HR 2099 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 14, 2025. Bill HR 2099's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of March 14, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2099
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2099
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2099
To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to authorize a study to review specific outcomes of entrepreneurial skills development programs, and for other purposes.
To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to authorize a study to review specific outcomes of entrepreneurial skills development programs, and for other purposes.
Comments

Veronica Richardson
918
1 year ago
Why study entrepreneurial skills?

Lea Turner
1,046
1 year ago
I support this bill, it can help us all get better jobs and make more money.

Ember Love
955
1 year ago
This bill is not good for us. It will impact our future. Did you know that this bill could potentially limit our opportunities for growth?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2099
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