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Jobs Now Act of 2025
2/21/2025, 12:08 PM
Summary of Bill HR 714
Bill 119 HR 714, also known as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, aims to create a pilot program that will provide grants to units of general local government and community-based organizations. These grants will be used to create jobs and support workforce development initiatives in various communities across the United States.
The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of unemployment and underemployment by providing funding for job creation programs at the local level. By awarding grants to local governments and community organizations, the bill seeks to stimulate economic growth and provide opportunities for individuals to gain valuable work experience.
In addition to job creation, the bill also aims to support workforce development initiatives that will help individuals acquire the skills and training needed to succeed in the modern job market. By investing in these programs, the bill hopes to improve the overall quality of the workforce and increase the competitiveness of American workers in the global economy. Overall, Bill 119 HR 714 is a proactive measure that seeks to address the challenges facing the American workforce by providing funding for job creation and workforce development programs at the local level. If passed, this bill has the potential to make a positive impact on communities across the country by creating new job opportunities and supporting the growth and development of the workforce.
The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of unemployment and underemployment by providing funding for job creation programs at the local level. By awarding grants to local governments and community organizations, the bill seeks to stimulate economic growth and provide opportunities for individuals to gain valuable work experience.
In addition to job creation, the bill also aims to support workforce development initiatives that will help individuals acquire the skills and training needed to succeed in the modern job market. By investing in these programs, the bill hopes to improve the overall quality of the workforce and increase the competitiveness of American workers in the global economy. Overall, Bill 119 HR 714 is a proactive measure that seeks to address the challenges facing the American workforce by providing funding for job creation and workforce development programs at the local level. If passed, this bill has the potential to make a positive impact on communities across the country by creating new job opportunities and supporting the growth and development of the workforce.
Congressional Summary of HR 714
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.
Current Status of Bill HR 714
Bill HR 714 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2025. Bill HR 714 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 23, 2025. Bill HR 714's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of January 23, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 714
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 714
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 714
To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to create a pilot program to award grants to units of general local government and community-based organizations to create jobs, and for other purposes.
To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to create a pilot program to award grants to units of general local government and community-based organizations to create jobs, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 714
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