Bill · H.R. 10561· House(119-HR-10561)
Workforce Opportunities for Communities in Recovery Act
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Pramila Jayapal
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to address the economic and workforce impacts of substance use disorders. It establishes a two-year pilot grant program administered competitively by the Secretary to help eligible State and local boards. These boards will work through participating partnerships with local groups like employers, treatment providers, and community organizations. The grants aim to help workers affected by substance use or help individuals transition into careers supporting those struggling with addiction. Additionally, the bill authorizes specific funding amounts for these grants each fiscal year from 2027 through 2032.
Yes· 3 of 17
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+6
The bill directly addresses the substance use crisis by establishing grants to help affected workers recover and transition into supportive careers.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
The program prioritizes individuals with barriers to employment and low labor force participation in economically depressed areas.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+4
Grant funds can be used to provide mental health services and evidence-based outpatient substance use disorder treatment.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Workers and Job Training: Section 2, adding subsection (e)(4)(C)(iii), provides career services, training services, and employability skills training to help program participants maintain employment. This is a positive step to help people get back on their feet and secure stable jobs.
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Access to Health and Recovery Services: Section 2, adding subsection (e)(4)(C)(ii), allows grant funds to be used for supportive services such as evidence-based outpatient treatment, peer recovery support, and health or mental health services. This helps individuals get the direct care they need to maintain their recovery and employment.
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Workforce Development in High-Need Areas: Section 2, adding subsection (e)(4)(B)(ii), helps workers transition into careers that support individuals with substance use disorders, such as treatment providers, peer recovery support, and mental health care. This addresses local workforce shortages and trains professionals to help others in their communities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limits on Supportive Services Funds: Section 2, adding subsection (e)(4)(D)(ii), restricts a participating partnership from using more than 10 percent of its grant funds for providing supportive services to program participants. This cap could potentially limit the amount of direct financial or supportive help an individual participant receives.
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+4Good For Middle Aged+3Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Veterans+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+6Improves Healthcare Access+4Improves Mental Health Access+4
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2Improves Small Business Support+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3Reduces Homelessness+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 9/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Rick LarsenDemocrat · Washington