Bill · S. 189· Senate(119-S-189)
CONSTRUCTS Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/22/2025
- Last activity
- 1/22/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Jacky Rosen
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "CONSTRUCTS Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It aims to expand the ability of junior or community colleges and technical schools to provide training for the residential construction industry. The Secretary of Labor will award competitive grants to these eligible entities to fund education, outreach, and skill development. These programs will focus on various trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. The legislation also prioritizes serving rural areas and underserved populations to boost the local housing market.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
The bill targets opportunity youth and provides paths to stable career credentials.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically prioritizes underserved and low-income populations for training and scholarships.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill identifies veterans as an underserved population eligible for priority grant consideration.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Training Opportunities: Eligible entities can create or expand programs to teach skills like carpentry, masonry, welding, and electrical work, providing paths to careers in residential construction (Section 2(f)(1)(A)).
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Support for Underserved Groups: The Secretary will give priority to grants that serve rural areas or underserved populations, such as low-income individuals, veterans, or those with barriers to employment (Section 2(e)).
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Increased Housing Supply: Grant applications must describe how the training will increase the supply of affordable housing in the local market (Section 2(d)(5)).
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Career Advancement for Workers: Funds can be used to increase the skills of incumbent workers who are already in the residential construction industry (Section 2(f)(1)(B)).
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Flexible Learning Options: Programs are required to use flexible schedules, such as night classes or online curricula, to help those who work during the day or live in rural areas (Section 2(g)(1)).
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Job Placement Assistance: Individuals who complete a training program will receive supportive services for job searches and placement to help them reach their career goals (Section 2(g)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Time-Limited Support: Grants awarded under this section are limited to a period of no more than 4 years (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+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Veterans+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For African Americans+3Good For Children+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Small Business Support+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+4Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+4
- 7/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/22/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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.
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Jon OssoffDemocrat · Georgia