Bill · H.R. 2099· House(119-HR-2099)
To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to authorize a study to review specific outcomes of entrepreneurial skills development programs, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 3/14/2025
- Last activity
- 3/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Rick Allen
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes several amendments to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It aims to include entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial skills development within the scope of workforce development. The bill directs the Secretary to conduct a three-year multistate study to review the outcomes of entrepreneurial skills development programs. This study will examine various factors, including successful practices, economic impact, and participant earnings. Additionally, the bill modifies local employment and training activities to include information and referrals related to entrepreneurship and microenterprise services.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+7
The bill explicitly expands workforce development to include entrepreneurs and provides training for microenterprise services.
Would business owners be better off under this?+6
The bill directly supports the development of entrepreneurial skills and microenterprise services.
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
The bill promotes job creation through the expansion of entrepreneurial skills development and training services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Workforce Focus: By amending Section 101(d)(3)(D), the bill adds "entrepreneurs" to the group addressed by State Workforce Development Boards, which may help those looking to start businesses (Section 1).
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Access to Training Providers: Amending Section 122(a)(2)(C) allows "providers of entrepreneurial skills development programs" to be identified as eligible providers of training services (Section 2).
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Increased Information and Referrals: Amendments to Section 134(c)(2)(A) allow for the provision of information on entrepreneurship and referrals to microenterprise services, as well as including entrepreneurship opportunities in listings and demand (Section 3).
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Research-Driven Program Expansion: The bill mandates a three-year study via Section 169 to review successful practices, economic impact, and participant earnings, which includes providing recommendations for States and local communities to expand access to these programs (Section 4).
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Support for Specific Employment Goals: Amending Section 169(c) allows projects to include demonstrations and pilots related to promoting self-employment, entrepreneurship, and job creation (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens 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 Business Owners+6Good For Young Adults+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Students+3Good For Farmers+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+7Increases Job Creation+5Improves Economic Growth+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 4/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/14/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House
Ami BeraDemocrat · California
Mark DeSaulnierDemocrat · California