119th Congress
H.R. 714
Jobs Now Act of 2025
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Frederica S. Wilson(D-FL)
- Introduced
- Jan 23, 2025
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
- Committees
- House Committee on Education and Workforce
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (1)
Added later (1)
- Janelle S. Bynum (D-OR) · Aug 31, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 23, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. - Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in House