A Republican bill with 7 Democratic cosponsors · See all 7 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 "Counseling for Career Choice Act" aims to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. This legislation seeks to expand career counseling opportunities through student support and academic enrichment grants. It updates the scope of career guidance and school counseling programs. The bill includes provisions for identifying workforce trends and coordinating postsecondary opportunities. It also encourages partnerships with various entities to support student career development.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +5
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The bill specifically targets postsecondary opportunities such as apprenticeships, internships, and degree programs.
- Scored +5
Would students be better off under this?
The bill provides expanded access to career planning, financial literacy, and postsecondary credentials.
- Scored +4
Would children be better off under this?
The bill enhances school counseling and career guidance for students in the K-12 system.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Career Guidance: The bill expands career guidance and school counseling programs to include guidance for school career counseling and students interested in such programs (Section 2, clause i).
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Improved Workforce Awareness: Students may benefit from the identification of regional workforce trends and the implementation of a process for counselors to access this information (Section 2, clauses iii and iv).
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Enhanced Academic and Financial Advising: School counselors may receive information on how to effectively provide students with current workforce information, financial aid assistance, personal counseling, and academic advising (Section 2, clause v).
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Financial Literacy: The bill includes activities related to financial literacy and Federal financial aid awareness (Section 2, clause vi).
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Professional Development: The act allows for the development and implementation of professional development or career development training certification programs for counselors and educators (Section 2, clause vii).
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Increased Postsecondary Opportunities: The bill coordinates various postsecondary opportunities such as individual career planning, personalized learning plans, registered apprenticeships, internships, dual enrollment programs, and degree programs (Section 2, clause viii).
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Resource and Technology Integration: Counselors may leverage resources and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to support career development and counseling activities (Section 2, clause x).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No 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 students be better off under this? — The bill provides expanded access to career planning, financial literacy, and postsecondary credentials. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill specifically targets postsecondary opportunities such as apprenticeships, internships, and degree programs. Would children be better off under this? — The bill enhances school counseling and career guidance for students in the K-12 system. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill promotes financial aid awareness and career opportunities that can assist with upward economic mobility.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — The bill includes provisions for providing students with financial aid assistance and increasing awareness of Federal financial aid. Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill expands the scope of student support and academic enrichment grants within the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The bill mentions leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to support career development.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill helps students align with regional workforce trends and postsecondary opportunities like apprenticeships and internships. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill encourages partnerships with regional economic development organizations and industry associations to prepare the workforce.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By providing financial literacy and postsecondary career guidance, the bill aims to improve long-term economic mobility for students.
- 6/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/12/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado
Derek TranDemocrat · California
Gabe VasquezDemocrat · New Mexico
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia