H.R. 714
119th Congress
Jobs Now Act of 2025
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Since introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
23 January 2025·1 year ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 25 February 2026
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.
Timeline
3 actions
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
23 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
23 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
23 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
0 cosponsors
Sponsor
Democrat:Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]FLClassification
Policy area
Labor and EmploymentLegislative subjects
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