A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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 changing economy driven by artificial intelligence. The bill directs the Secretaries of Labor, Commerce, and Education to produce reports analyzing how AI impacts jobs, industries, and specific demographics. It authorizes grants through the Department of Education to expand emerging and advanced technology education in schools. Additionally, it authorizes grants through the Department of Labor to provide training for workers most impacted by AI displacement. The legislation seeks to ensure equitable access to new technical skills across various communities.
Yes· 3 of 14
- Scored +6
Does this put more money into public schools?
The bill authorizes $160 million in grants to support emerging and advanced technology education in schools.
- Scored +5
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The bill focuses on preparing the future workforce for high-skill, high-wage jobs in the technology sector.
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill aims to provide technology education to low-income communities and mitigate risks of being left behind.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Workforce Preparation and Opportunity: The bill aims to prepare workers to develop and work alongside new technology while mitigating job displacement (Sec. 101(1)).
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Educational Expansion: It provides grants to expand emerging and advanced technology education, including training for teachers and providing better learning materials (Sec. 203(c)(1)).
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Support for Underrepresented Groups: The bill focuses on reducing equity gaps for students such as minorities, girls, and youth from low-income families (Sec. 203(b)(2)(C)).
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Targeted Worker Training: It authorizes funds to help individuals who are employed in or have been involuntarily separated from industries heavily impacted by artificial intelligence (Sec. 204(b)(1)).
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Job Quality and Wage Support: The training is intended to enable workers to enter high-skill, high-wage jobs in in-demand sectors (Sec. 204(b)(2)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Risk of Job Displacement: The text acknowledges that the field of artificial intelligence has the potential to disrupt jobs and cause job displacement (Sec. 101(1)).
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Vulnerability of Specific Demographics: The bill notes that certain demographics may be more vulnerable to career displacement due to artificial intelligence (Sec. 103(b)(6)).
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Risk to Low-Income and Rural Communities: There is a concern that a lack of universal technology education could leave low-income, minority, and rural communities 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 households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill aims to provide technology education to low-income communities and mitigate risks of being left behind. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill specifically includes support for Tribal Colleges and Universities. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill provides specific support and resources 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-skill, high-wage jobs in the technology sector. Would children be better off under this? — The bill promotes expanding technology education from prekindergarten through middle grades. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill includes provisions to ensure technological skills are delivered to workers with disabilities. Would women be better off under this? — The bill includes provisions to increase interest and access for girls in STEAM and technology fields. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill includes reporting requirements for disaggregated race and ethnicity data to ensure equitable service.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill provides grants for technology education and workforce training to prepare workers for growing high-skill sectors. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill aims to bolster productivity and prepare the workforce for a 21st-century economy driven by artificial intelligence.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill authorizes $160 million in grants to support emerging and advanced technology education in schools. Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill mandates research and reporting on the impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill directs grants toward minority-serving institutions and aims to reduce equity gaps for minority students. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The bill includes provisions to support and recruit girls into emerging technology fields.
- 12/3/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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.
Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California