Bill · H.Res. 690· House(119-HRES-690)
Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "National Workforce Development Month".
- Introduced
- 9/10/2025
- Last activity
- 9/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Suzanne Bonamici
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- 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
This resolution expresses support for designating September 2025 as "National Workforce Development Month." It highlights the importance of workforce development for the United States to compete in the global economy. The text notes that various stakeholders collaborate to provide sustainable workforce development across multiple sectors. It also points out the need for skills development due to projected job increases and current unemployment figures. Finally, the resolution supports Federal initiatives to promote workforce development.
Yes· 3 of 15
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
The resolution supports skills development through apprenticeships and internships which benefit young workers entering the workforce.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The resolution states that the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act supports individuals who earn low incomes.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The resolution notes that the Wagner-Peyser Act has provided career services to hundreds of thousands of veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased economic opportunity: The resolution acknowledges that the federally supported workforce system helps rebuild the economy and provides increased economic opportunities. (Resolution, Section 1-3)
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Support for workers with barriers to employment: Programs such as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act support various groups, including low-income individuals, the long-term unemployed, those displaced by outsourcing, people in rural areas, individuals seeking employment after incarceration, and individuals with disabilities. (Whereas clauses regarding 29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.)
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Access to career services: The Wagner-Peyser Act has provided access to career services for workers, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. (Whereas clauses regarding 29 U.S.C. 49 et seq.)
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Improved educational outcomes: Participation in career and technical education (CTE) programs is noted to decrease the risk of students dropping out of high school and results in higher graduation rates. (Whereas clauses regarding CTE)
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Skill acquisition through diverse methods: Workers can access skills through various means such as apprenticeships, work experience opportunities, on-the-job training, and paid internships. (Whereas clauses regarding workforce development boards and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the 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+5Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Veterans+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For African Americans+4Good For Children+4Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Middle Class Households+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+5Increases Job Creation+5Improves Small Business Support+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5Improves Racial Equity+4
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+3
- 9/10/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
Brett GuthrieRepublican · Kentucky
Glenn ThompsonRepublican · Pennsylvania