Bill · H.R. 7566· House(119-HR-7566)
Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/12/2026
- Last activity
- 2/12/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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
- Bonnie Watson Coleman
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2026," directs the Secretary of Labor to create a pilot program for job guarantee grants. Eligible political subdivisions or Tribal entities can apply for these competitive grants to provide employment to any resident aged 18 or older within their area. These programs must offer specific wages, health insurance, and paid leave. The Secretary will award grants to no more than 15 entities, focusing on diverse locations and types of political entities. The program also includes provisions for job training and various supportive services for workers.
Yes· 3 of 18
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8
The bill provides guaranteed employment, health insurance, and supportive services to residents in high-unemployment areas.
Is this likely to create jobs?+8
The bill establishes a pilot program to provide employment to any resident aged 18 or older within eligible areas.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+7
The bill targets areas with high unemployment and poverty rates by providing guaranteed employment and wages.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Employment Opportunities: The program ensures that any individual within a served area who is at least 18 years old and applies for a job through the program will be provided with employment (Section 2(b)(1) and 2(c)(1)).
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Guaranteed Wages and Benefits: Participants receive a wage that is at least the higher of a specific legislative rate or the local prevailing wage, as well as health insurance comparable to Federal employee coverage (Section 2(c)(4) and 2(c)(5)).
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Family and Sick Leave: The bill requires programs to provide at least paid family leave and paid sick leave (Section 2(c)(6)).
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Supportive Services: Funds can be used to help workers with essential needs like transportation, child care, dependent care, and housing to help them participate in the program (Section 2(d)(1)).
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Skill Development and Training: Workers can access workplace learning advisors for career planning and up to 8 weeks of paid training to prepare for their job duties (Section 2(d)(2) and 2(j)(1)).
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Support for Specific Groups: The act includes provisions for assistance to help justice-involved individuals and those with criminal records reenter the workforce (Section 2(d)(4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Employment Restrictions: Participants can be disciplined, released, or suspended from the program if they are found to be negligent or generally disruptive to the workplace (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Job Displacement Concerns: The bill prohibits using grant funds to employ individuals who would replace or lead to the displacement of existing employees or disrupt existing contracts and collective bargaining agreements (Section 2(h)(1)).
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Funding Limitations: Federal funding for a specific job guarantee program will terminate after 3 years or if the grantee's eligibility is revoked (Section 2(b)(2)).
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 People With Disabilities+6Good For Native Americans+5Good For Union Workers+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For Veterans+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+7Improves Disability Rights+6Improves Childcare Affordability+5Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform+5
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+8Improves Union Protections+5Improves Economic Growth+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3Improves Public Transit+2
- Healthcare
- Increases Affordable Care Act Support+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+2
- 2/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/12/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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
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