Bill · H.Res. 1607· House(119-HRES-1607)
Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "National Workforce Development Month".
- Introduced
- 10/5/2026
- Last activity
- 10/5/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Suzanne Bonamici
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
H. Res. 1607 expresses support for designating September 2026 as National Workforce Development Month. The bill highlights the importance of education, talent development, and career advancement for the United States workforce. It points out challenges like millions of unfilled jobs, unemployed individuals, and shifting job skills. The legislation acknowledges the role of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and other programs in helping workers gain skills. Ultimately, the House of Representatives resolves to support this designation and federal workforce development initiatives.
Yes· 3 of 14
Is this likely to create jobs?+4
The resolution emphasizes the importance of workforce development and federally supported programs to help place individuals into new jobs.
Would children be better off under this?+3
The resolution supports career and technical education programs that benefit high school students by lowering dropout rates and improving graduation rates.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+3
The resolution supports workforce development, apprenticeships, and community college training programs that help young adults enter the workforce.
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 Barrier-Associated Individuals: The resolution recognizes that the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act supports employment, career exploration, and skills development for approximately 2,700,000 individuals with barriers to employment, such as low-income earners, the long-term unemployed, individuals displaced by outsourcing, and people with disabilities. This is seen as positive because it aims to help vulnerable populations find work and economic security.
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Career and Technical Education Benefits: The text notes that participation in a career and technical education (CTE) program decreases the risk of high school students dropping out, with all 50 States and the District of Columbia reporting higher graduation rates for CTE students compared to others. This benefits students by helping them complete their education.
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Job Training and Placement Services: State programs established under the Wagner-Peyser Act ensured that nearly 2,560,780 workers, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, had access to career services during the 2024 program year. This provides direct, practical assistance to people looking for work.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that identify negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Children+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Students+3Good For Veterans+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Rural Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+4Improves Economic Growth+3Improves Small Business Support+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- 10/5/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Brett GuthrieRepublican · Kentucky