Bill · H.R. 5297· House(119-HR-5297)
PARTNERS Act
- Introduced
- 9/11/2025
- Last activity
- 9/11/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Suzanne Bonamici
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The PARTNERS Act aims to support small and medium-sized businesses in in-demand industry sectors by promoting registered apprenticeships and work-based learning. It accomplishes this through the establishment of industry or sector partnerships. The Secretary of Labor will receive funds from the general fund of the Treasury to provide allotments to eligible States. States will then use these funds to award grants to local or regional partnerships. These partnerships are tasked with engaging businesses and providing support services to workers. The goal is to foster skill development and continuing employment through structured training and mentorship.
Yes· 3 of 13
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+7
The bill provides specific assistance to help small and medium-sized businesses navigate apprenticeship registration and curriculum development.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
The bill targets individuals with barriers to employment and provides support services like transportation and tools.
Is this likely to create jobs?+6
The bill promotes registered apprenticeships and work-based learning to foster continuing employment.
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 Small and Medium-Sized Businesses: The bill provides assistance to help these businesses navigate the registration of apprenticeship programs, develop curricula, and connect with education providers (Section 7(b)).
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Career Advancement for Workers: The program focuses on work-based learning that provides paid work experience and classroom instruction intended to lead to continuing employment (Section 3(4)(A)).
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Assistance for Vulnerable Populations: The Act specifically targets service provision for individuals with barriers to employment and populations that have been historically underrepresented in certain industry sectors (Section 5(c)(4)).
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Comprehensive Worker Support: Partnerships can provide essential support services, such as connecting individuals with adult basic education, providing tools and work attire, and offering transportation or child care (Section 7(c)(1)).
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Long-term Stability: Support services are required to be provided for at least 12 months, covering periods of training, transition, and continuing employment to help ensure worker success (Section 7(c)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limitations on Support Services: While support services like child care and transportation are available, the use of grant funds for these specific services is capped at not more than 5 percent of the received grant funds (Section 7(c)(1)(E)).
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+6Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Students+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Women+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+7Increases Job Creation+6Improves Economic Growth+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+5Improves Racial Equity+3Improves Childcare Affordability+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+3
- 10/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/11/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Brett GuthrieRepublican · Kentucky
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa
Haley StevensDemocrat · Michigan