Bill · H.R. 3587· House(119-HR-3587)
Investing in Digital Skills Act
- Introduced
- 5/23/2025
- Last activity
- 5/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Maggie Goodlander
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Investing in Digital Skills Act," seeks to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The primary goal is to recognize digital skills and digital literacy as critical objectives for adult education. It introduces a specific definition for "digital literacy skills" within the existing framework. The legislation also updates requirements to include digital skills for employment and economic self-sufficiency. Additionally, it integrates digital skills into various adult education and literacy activities.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
Increased digital literacy can lead to better job opportunities and economic stability.
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
By fostering digital literacy, the bill aims to increase employability and workforce readiness.
Would children be better off under this?+4
The bill helps parents use digital skills to support their children's learning.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Employment and Economic Stability: By amending Section 202, the bill aims to assist adults in obtaining digital literacy skills necessary for employment and economic self-sufficiency (Section 3(a)(1)).
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Family Support and Learning: The bill adds digital literacy activities designed to help parents or family members develop skills to support their children's learning (Section 3(b)(3)).
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Societal Participation: The changes to Section 203 aim to help individuals use digital technology at proficiency levels necessary to function effectively as employees, parents, or members of society (Section 3(b)(4)).
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Comprehensive Skill Development: The bill expands the scope of adult education to include the development and use of digital technology skills (Section 3(b)(1)).
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 Low Income Households+5Good For Children+4Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Students+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Business Owners+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Economic Growth+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+4
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+3
- 5/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Glenn ThompsonRepublican · Pennsylvania