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.

Sponsored byRep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]GA· Introduced 14 mars 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

14 mars 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 6 avril 2026

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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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
14 mars 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
14 mars 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
14 mars 2025 · IntroReferral

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2 cosponsors

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Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]GA

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Democrat:Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]CA
Democrat:Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]CA

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Labor and Employment

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Government studies and investigations

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Education and Workforce Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To14 Mar 2025

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