Bill · H.R. 10085· House(119-HR-10085)
Lifelong Learning Act
- Introduced
- 8/13/2026
- Last activity
- 8/13/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Donald Davis
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Lifelong Learning Act aims to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It seeks to allow for more flexibility regarding incumbent worker training programs. The bill changes specific fund reservation percentages for training and transitional jobs. It also introduces new reporting requirements for performance levels in states implementing these training programs. Additionally, the legislation expands the flexibility for one-stop operators.
Yes· 3 of 7
Is this likely to create jobs?+4
The bill increases fund reservations for training and transitional jobs, which can support job growth.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
Increased training and job funds may provide more opportunities for low-income individuals.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+3
Increased funding for worker training can help individuals move out of poverty.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
Increased fund reservation for training and jobs: The bill increases the percentage from 20 to 30 in paragraph (4)(A)(i) and from 10 to 15 in paragraph (5) of Section 134(d) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Section 2). This allows for greater flexibility in carrying out incumbent worker training programs.
-
Improved performance tracking: Under Section 3, states implementing incumbent worker training programs must provide information on performance levels. This information is used by the State, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of Education to adapt performance levels for adult and dislocated worker programs.
-
Expanded operator options: Section 4 allows a local board to serve as a one-stop operator, subject to approval from the chief elected official and Governor. This is done provided the board enters into a written agreement that clarifies how it will carry out functions and comply with conflict of interest standards.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific 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. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Students+2Good For Middle Class Households+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+4Improves Economic Growth+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- 8/13/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota