Bill · S. 3864· Senate(119-S-3864)
Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/12/2026
- Last activity
- 2/12/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Cory Booker
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Secretary of Labor to create a pilot program that provides competitive grants to eligible entities to establish job guarantee programs. These programs must ensure that any individual within the served area who applies for a job is provided with employment. Eligible entities include political subdivisions of a State or Tribal entities that meet specific unemployment rate requirements. The bill outlines specific wage, health insurance, and leave standards that all program jobs must meet. It also allows for funds to be used for supportive services like childcare and transportation. Finally, the act establishes a dedicated trust fund to manage the payments for these grants.
Yes· 3 of 27
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8
The program targets areas with high unemployment and provides guaranteed jobs with competitive wages and benefits.
Is this likely to create jobs?+8
The bill establishes a pilot program that provides competitive grants specifically to create guaranteed employment opportunities.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+7
The bill mandates provisions for workplace accommodations and job access for individuals with disabilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Guaranteed Employment: The pilot program ensures that any qualifying individual in the served area who applies for a job through the program will be provided with employment (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Competitive Wages and Benefits: Participants are guaranteed a wage that is at least the higher of several specific standards, including the local minimum wage or the prevailing wage (Section 2(c)(1)(D)). Additionally, the program requires health insurance coverage comparable to that offered to Federal employees (Section 2(c)(1)(E)).
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Paid Leave: The program mandates that jobs provide at least paid family leave and paid sick time (Section 2(c)(1)(F)).
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Supportive Services for Workers: Grant funds can be used to help workers participate in the program by providing essential services such as transportation, childcare, dependent care, and housing (Section 2(d)(1)).
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Career Advancement and Education: The bill allows for the use of funds for workplace learning advisors to support skill development, job training, and career planning (Section 2(d)(2)). It also includes support for adult education and literacy activities (Section 2(d)(3)).
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Support for Reentry: The program includes activities designed to assist justice-involved individuals and formerly incarcerated individuals in reentering the workforce (Section 2(d)(4)).
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Tax Incentives for Employers: The bill expands the Work Opportunity Credit to include qualified participants in these job guarantee programs (Section 2(n)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Risk of Job Loss for Negligent Workers: Participants in the job guarantee program can be disciplined, released, or suspended if they are determined to be negligent or generally disruptive to the workplace (Section 2(c)(2)).
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Employment Limitations for Federal Employees: While Federal agencies can participate, an employer of a participant that is a Federal agency may not employ that participant for more than 3 years (Section 2(i)(2)).
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Potential for Job Displacement: The bill prohibits using grant funds to employ individuals who would replace or lead to the displacement of existing employees or impair existing contracts and collective bargaining agreements (Section 2(h)(1)).
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+7Good For Native Americans+6Good For Union Workers+5Good For Women+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Middle Class Households+4Good For Veterans+4Good For Seniors+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+8Improves Economic Growth+5Increases Minimum Wage+5Improves Union Protections+4Reduces Small Business Taxes+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+7Improves Disability Rights+6Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform+5Improves Childcare Affordability+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+4Improves Environmental Protections+3Improves Public Transit+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increase States Rights+2
- Healthcare
- Increases Affordable Care Act Support+3Improves Mental Health Access+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+2
- 2/12/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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