A Democratic bill with 10 Democratic cosponsors · See all 10 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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 Workforce of the Future Act of 2025 aims to prepare the American workforce for a rapidly changing economy driven by artificial intelligence. It directs the Secretaries of Labor, Commerce, and Education to collaborate on reports regarding how AI impacts job quality, displacement, and necessary skills. The bill authorizes grants through the Department of Education to expand emerging and advanced technology education in schools. It also authorizes grants through the Department of Labor to provide training for workers most impacted by artificial intelligence. These efforts seek to ensure that all segments of the workforce, including vulnerable and rural communities, have access to new opportunities.
Yes· 3 of 14
- Scored +6
Does this put more money into public schools?
The bill authorizes $160 million in grants to expand emerging and advanced technology education in schools.
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The bill expands technology education access for students from pre-K through middle school.
- Scored +5
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The bill focuses on preparing the future workforce for high-growth technology sectors.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Workforce Readiness: The bill seeks to prepare workers to develop and work alongside new technologies, which can mitigate the negative consequences of job displacement (Sec. 101(1)).
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Increased Access to Education: Department of Education grants are designed to expand access to emerging and advanced technology education for students, including those in K-12 through various levels of higher education (Sec. 203(a)).
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Support for Underrepresented Groups: The bill directs the use of funds to reduce academic achievement gaps for groups such as minorities, girls, and youth from low-income families (Sec. 203(b)(2)(C)).
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Job Security and Upskilling: Department of Labor grants are intended to help individuals through training and skill certifications to enter high-skill, high-wage jobs in in-demand sectors (Sec. 204(b)(2)(A)).
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Targeted Support for Impacted Workers: The bill identifies and aims to serve individuals whose jobs are projected to be most impacted by the growth of artificial intelligence use (Sec. 204(b)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Risk of Job Displacement: The text notes that the evolution of artificial intelligence has the potential to disrupt and displace existing jobs (Sec. 101(1)).
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Economic Vulnerability: The bill identifies that certain demographics may be more vulnerable to career displacement due to the growth of artificial intelligence (Sec. 103(b)(6)).
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Risk of Being Left Behind: The text states that a lack of universal technology education places low-income, minority, and rural communities at risk of being left behind (Sec. 201(6)).
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 children be better off under this? — The bill expands technology education access for students from pre-K through middle school. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill targets low-income communities to ensure they have access to advanced technology education and high-wage jobs. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill provides support and resources specifically for institutions of higher education serving rural areas. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill focuses on preparing the future workforce for high-growth technology sectors. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill includes resources intended to reduce academic achievement gaps for minority students. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill targets minority-serving institutions to expand educational opportunities. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill includes instructions to ensure technology education reaches workers with disabilities. Would women be better off under this? — The bill explicitly aims to increase the participation of girls in STEAM and technology education.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The bill includes provisions to support the participation of girls in STEAM and technology education. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill provides grants specifically aimed at reducing academic achievement gaps for minority groups. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill aims to provide upskilling and training for low-income individuals to enter high-wage sectors.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill authorizes $160 million in grants to expand emerging and advanced technology education in schools. Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill mandates studies and data collection regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill funds training for high-skill, high-wage jobs in growing technology sectors.
- 9/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/17/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 1/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/11/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 4 Cosponsors 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.
Ami BeraDemocrat · California
Suzan DelBeneDemocrat · Washington
Al GreenDemocrat · Texas
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
John LarsonDemocrat · Connecticut
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Jill TokudaDemocrat · Hawaii
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
James WalkinshawDemocrat · Virginia