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Investing in Digital Skills Act

USA119th CongressHR-3587| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2025
Maggie Goodlander

Maggie Goodlander

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (1)
Glenn Thompson (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Investing in Digital Skills Act" aims to significantly update the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) by formally recognizing digital skills and digital literacy as essential components of adult education and literacy objectives. This legislation explicitly adds "digital literacy skills" to the definitions within WIOA, referencing the meaning provided in the Museum and Library Services Act. The bill amends the purpose of adult education under WIOA to ensure programs assist adults in obtaining digital literacy skills necessary for employment, economic self-sufficiency, and full societal participation. It also broadens the scope of "adult education and literacy activities" to include developing and using digital technology skills and offering related activities. Furthermore, the legislation expands "family literacy services" to encompass digital literacy activities for parents and family members, while revising the definition of "literacy" to include proficiency in using digital technology for effective functioning in various societal roles.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7785
Investing in Digital Skills Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6631
Investing in Digital Skills Act
May 23, 2025
Introduced in House
May 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7785
    Investing in Digital Skills Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6631
    Investing in Digital Skills Act


  • May 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Labor and Employment

Investing in Digital Skills Act

USA119th CongressHR-3587| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2025
The "Investing in Digital Skills Act" aims to significantly update the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) by formally recognizing digital skills and digital literacy as essential components of adult education and literacy objectives. This legislation explicitly adds "digital literacy skills" to the definitions within WIOA, referencing the meaning provided in the Museum and Library Services Act. The bill amends the purpose of adult education under WIOA to ensure programs assist adults in obtaining digital literacy skills necessary for employment, economic self-sufficiency, and full societal participation. It also broadens the scope of "adult education and literacy activities" to include developing and using digital technology skills and offering related activities. Furthermore, the legislation expands "family literacy services" to encompass digital literacy activities for parents and family members, while revising the definition of "literacy" to include proficiency in using digital technology for effective functioning in various societal roles.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7785
Investing in Digital Skills Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6631
Investing in Digital Skills Act
May 23, 2025
Introduced in House
May 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7785
    Investing in Digital Skills Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6631
    Investing in Digital Skills Act


  • May 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Maggie Goodlander

Maggie Goodlander

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (1)
Glenn Thompson (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Labor and Employment

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted