A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 23 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 Clean Energy Workforce Act aims to develop career and technical education programs and facilities focused on renewable energy. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Energy to award competitive grants to eligible partnerships to create or expand programs of study in fields like clean energy and climate change mitigation. It also provides for grants to promote energy-efficient career and technical education facilities and the use of renewable energy practices. These grants involve collaboration between educational agencies, postsecondary institutions, and community representatives. A peer review committee of educators and industry experts will assist in evaluating applications. The act authorizes up to $100,000,000 for these purposes.
Yes· 3 of 12
- Scored +6
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?
The bill authorizes $100,000,000 to develop renewable energy curricula and energy-efficient educational facilities.
- Scored +5
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The bill focuses on career and technical education for students entering the workforce.
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into public schools?
The bill provides competitive grants specifically for local educational agencies and career/technical schools.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?
While focusing on energy efficiency, the bill does not specifically fund transit infrastructure.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Educational Opportunities: Grants can be used to develop or expand programs of study focused on emerging careers in fields such as clean energy, renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, or climate change adaptation (Section 2(a), Section 5(2)).
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Increased Accessibility for Underserved Students: The bill encourages programs of study that are accessible to students from various backgrounds, specifically including those who are economically disadvantaged, low-succeeding, or living in urban or rural areas (Section 2(c)(2)(C)(iii)).
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Job Readiness and Placement: The program of study aims to prepare students for employment in specific industries or occupations within a covered field and can include provisions for student placement in non-traditional fields (Section 2(c)(2)(C)(iii-iv) and Section 2(c)(2)(D)).
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Modernized Learning Facilities: Grants allow for the development of energy-efficient career and technical education facilities and the purchase of energy-efficient machinery or technology to be used as educational tools (Section 3(a)(1) and Section 3(c)(4)).
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Scalable Educational Models: The bill prioritizes programs that are replicable and can be shared with other postsecondary institutions or schools that were not part of the original partnership (Section 2(d)(1) and Section 2(e)(1)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Competitive Limitations: Because the grants are awarded on a competitive basis, not all eligible partnerships or entities will receive funding (Section 2(a) and Section 3(a)).
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 people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill focuses on career and technical education for students entering the workforce. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill specifically prioritizes accessibility for students who are economically disadvantaged. Would union members be better off under this? — The bill encourages consultation with labor organizations to prepare students for specific industries. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill prioritizes the delivery of programs to students in rural areas. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill prioritizes the delivery of programs to students in urban areas.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill provides competitive grants specifically for local educational agencies and career/technical schools. Does this make college cost less? — The bill supports postsecondary institutions in creating specialized programs that can lead to better employment outcomes. Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill funds the evaluation of energy effectiveness and the use of new technology in educational tools.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill funds programs designed to prepare students for emerging careers in clean energy and climate change mitigation. Is this likely to grow the economy? — By investing in a renewable energy workforce, the bill supports long-term growth in a critical industrial sector.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The bill authorizes $100,000,000 to develop renewable energy curricula and energy-efficient educational facilities. Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — While focusing on energy efficiency, the bill does not specifically fund transit infrastructure.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill targets economically disadvantaged students to help them enter high-demand career fields.
- 5/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 22 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Yassamin AnsariDemocrat · Arizona
Julia BrownleyDemocrat · California
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania
John GaramendiDemocrat · California
Jahana HayesDemocrat · Connecticut
Pablo HernándezDemocrat · Puerto Rico
William KeatingDemocrat · Massachusetts
Stephen LynchDemocrat · Massachusetts
James MoylanRepublican · Guam
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Scott PetersDemocrat · California
Raul RuizDemocrat · California
Delia RamirezDemocrat · Illinois
Eric SorensenDemocrat · Illinois
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Mark TakanoDemocrat · California
Jill TokudaDemocrat · Hawaii
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan