A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Lifelong Learning Act aims to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It seeks to allow for more flexibility regarding incumbent worker training programs. The bill changes specific fund reservation percentages for training and transitional jobs. It also introduces new reporting requirements for performance levels in states implementing these training programs. Additionally, the legislation expands the flexibility for one-stop operators.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +4
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill increases fund reservations for training and transitional jobs, which can support job growth.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Increased training and job funds may provide more opportunities for low-income individuals.
- Scored +3
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?
Increased funding for worker training can help individuals move out of poverty.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased fund reservation for training and jobs: The bill increases the percentage from 20 to 30 in paragraph (4)(A)(i) and from 10 to 15 in paragraph (5) of Section 134(d) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Section 2). This allows for greater flexibility in carrying out incumbent worker training programs.
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Improved performance tracking: Under Section 3, states implementing incumbent worker training programs must provide information on performance levels. This information is used by the State, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of Education to adapt performance levels for adult and dislocated worker programs.
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Expanded operator options: Section 4 allows a local board to serve as a one-stop operator, subject to approval from the chief elected official and Governor. This is done provided the board enters into a written agreement that clarifies how it will carry out functions and comply with conflict of interest standards.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Increased training and job funds may provide more opportunities for low-income individuals. Would business owners be better off under this? — Increased access to trained workers can benefit employers. Would students be better off under this? — Expanded training programs can benefit students looking for career paths. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Enhanced workforce training can benefit middle-class workers seeking skill advancement.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill increases fund reservations for training and transitional jobs, which can support job growth. Is this likely to grow the economy? — By enhancing worker training, the bill may contribute to long-term economic growth through a more skilled workforce.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Increased funding for worker training can help individuals move out of poverty.
- 8/13/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota