Bill · H.R. 3681· House(119-HR-3681)
Leveraging Educational Opportunity Networks Act
- Introduced
- 6/3/2025
- Last activity
- 6/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Dwight Evans
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Leveraging Educational Opportunity Networks Act directs the Secretary of Labor to award competitive grants to specific entities to create workforce training programs. These programs must focus on career and technical education that leads to recognized post-secondary credentials and pays a living wage. Eligible entities must be consortia including non-profits, national training organizations, or specific accredited institutions. The Act aims to support individuals such as the working poor, offenders, and underserved populations to fill high-demand jobs. Funding is intended to cover program development, transition support, and need-based stipends for enrollees. The bill authorizes $30,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2029 to carry out these goals.
Yes· 3 of 15
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8
The bill specifically targets the working poor and low-income individuals with stipends and job training.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill addresses specific challenges faced by African American men by providing training and pathways to employment.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+7
By providing training for living-wage jobs, the bill directly aims to break the cycle of generational poverty.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Income Potential: The bill aims to provide training that results in a recognized post-secondary credential and a living wage, which can help move people out of poverty (Section 3(c)(1)(D) and Section 3(d)(2)).
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Financial Assistance for Students: Enrollees can receive need-based stipends to help them complete their training programs (Section 3(c)(1)(C)(i)).
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Comprehensive Support Services: The act provides for supportive services such as transportation, child care, dependent care, and housing to help individuals participate in training (Section 3(g)(3)).
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Targeted Assistance for Underserved Groups: The program prioritizes enrollees who are low-income, economically isolated, or from populations affected by persistent poverty and inequality (Section 3(d)(7)(B) and Section 3(d)(7)(C)).
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Support for Former Offenders: The bill requires that at least 50 percent of enrollees be offenders, providing a path to employment (Section 3(d)(7)(A)).
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Preparation for Training Success: The program includes transition support such as tutoring, employment readiness coaching, and cognitive behavioral techniques to prepare enrollees for success (Section 3(c)(1)(B)).
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+8Good For African Americans+7Good For Students+5Good For Young Adults+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Urban Residents+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+7Improves Racial Equity+6Improves Affordable Housing+3Improves Childcare Affordability+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Economic Growth+4
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3
- 11/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/19/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Chuck EdwardsRepublican · North Carolina
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey