Bill · H.R. 9052· House(119-HR-9052)
Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/29/2026
- Last activity
- 5/29/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- Sponsored by
- Jason Crow
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act of 2026. It amends the Small Business Act to add new requirements for small business development centers. Specifically, these centers must help small businesses with apprenticeship and training programs. They will do this by sharing information and assistance from the Department of Labor and other federal agencies. The goal is to help small businesses establish and improve work-based learning, registered apprenticeship programs, pre-apprenticeship programs, and job training programs.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would business owners be better off under this?+6
Small business owners receive direct support and resources to set up effective apprenticeship and employee training programs.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+6
The legislation directly expands the mandate of small business development centers to provide federal resources and assistance for apprenticeship and training programs.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+4
Young adults entering the workforce benefit from expanded access to apprenticeships and structured career training programs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2: This section requires small business development centers to provide information and assistance to small businesses on setting up and improving work-based learning opportunities, registered apprenticeship programs, pre-apprenticeship programs, and job training programs. This is a positive step because it helps everyday workers and job seekers find structured training and employment pathways through local small businesses.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2: The provided text does not contain any specific provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 Students+4Good For Young Adults+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Veterans+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+6Increases Job Creation+4Improves Economic Growth+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 9/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/29/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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