Dwight Evans (D-PA)
Leveraging Educational Opportunity Networks Act
A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
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 Leveraging Educational Opportunity Networks Act directs the Secretary of Labor to award competitive grants to specific entities to create workforce training programs. These programs must focus on career and technical education that leads to recognized post-secondary credentials and pays a living wage. Eligible entities must be consortia including non-profits, national training organizations, or specific accredited institutions. The Act aims to support individuals such as the working poor, offenders, and underserved populations to fill high-demand jobs. Funding is intended to cover program development, transition support, and need-based stipends for enrollees. The bill authorizes $30,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2029 to carry out these goals.
Yes· 3 of 15
- Scored +8
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill specifically targets the working poor and low-income individuals with stipends and job training.
- Scored +7
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The bill addresses specific challenges faced by African American men by providing training and pathways to employment.
- Scored +7
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?
By providing training for living-wage jobs, the bill directly aims to break the cycle of generational 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 Income Potential: The bill aims to provide training that results in a recognized post-secondary credential and a living wage, which can help move people out of poverty (Section 3(c)(1)(D) and Section 3(d)(2)).
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Financial Assistance for Students: Enrollees can receive need-based stipends to help them complete their training programs (Section 3(c)(1)(C)(i)).
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Comprehensive Support Services: The act provides for supportive services such as transportation, child care, dependent care, and housing to help individuals participate in training (Section 3(g)(3)).
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Targeted Assistance for Underserved Groups: The program prioritizes enrollees who are low-income, economically isolated, or from populations affected by persistent poverty and inequality (Section 3(d)(7)(B) and Section 3(d)(7)(C)).
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Support for Former Offenders: The bill requires that at least 50 percent of enrollees be offenders, providing a path to employment (Section 3(d)(7)(A)).
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Preparation for Training Success: The program includes transition support such as tutoring, employment readiness coaching, and cognitive behavioral techniques to prepare enrollees for success (Section 3(c)(1)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens 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? — The bill specifically targets the working poor and low-income individuals with stipends and job training. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill addresses specific challenges faced by African American men by providing training and pathways to employment. Would students be better off under this? — The bill provides stipends and supportive services for those undergoing technical training. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The emphasis on technical training and STEM-related sectors benefits those entering the workforce. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill helps businesses meet high-demand labor needs through trained workers. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill includes provisions specifically for those in rural communities. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill includes provisions specifically for those in urban communities.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By providing training for living-wage jobs, the bill directly aims to break the cycle of generational poverty. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill targets racial disparities by prioritizing training for underserved and historically disadvantaged populations. Does this make housing cost less? — The bill includes housing assistance as a supportive service for those in training programs. Does this make child care cost less? — The bill provides for supportive services including child care to assist enrollees in participating in training.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill funds workforce training programs designed to prepare individuals for high-demand, high-growth job sectors. Is this likely to grow the economy? — By addressing labor shortages and enhancing worker skills, the act aims to bolster long-term economic productivity.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — The bill provides need-based stipends and supportive services to lower the cost of technical education.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill includes provisions to support low-income and economically isolated individuals in rural communities.
- 11/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/19/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Chuck EdwardsRepublican · North Carolina
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey