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Jobs in the Woods Act

USA119th CongressHR-4575| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2025
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (14)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Barry Moore (Republican)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Jobs in the Woods Act," requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a competitive grant program within one year of enactment. The program aims to address critical forestry workforce development needs by funding career pathway training programs in eligible areas. Grants will be awarded for periods of up to four years, with individual grant amounts ranging from a minimum of $500,000 to a maximum of $2,000,000. Eligible entities, including nonprofit organizations, states, Indian Tribes, local governments, and institutions of higher education, must submit applications demonstrating their capacity, regional need, projected reach, and plans for sustainability and implementation. Priority will be given to applicants who propose activities to address an aging workforce and youth migration , partner with secondary, vocational, or junior/community colleges, and demonstrate the ability to assist with workforce placement and hiring. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out this program.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5344
Jobs in the Woods Act
Apr 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1336
Introduced in Senate
Jul 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5344
    Jobs in the Woods Act


  • April 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1336
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Jobs in the Woods Act

USA119th CongressHR-4575| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2025
This bill, known as the "Jobs in the Woods Act," requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a competitive grant program within one year of enactment. The program aims to address critical forestry workforce development needs by funding career pathway training programs in eligible areas. Grants will be awarded for periods of up to four years, with individual grant amounts ranging from a minimum of $500,000 to a maximum of $2,000,000. Eligible entities, including nonprofit organizations, states, Indian Tribes, local governments, and institutions of higher education, must submit applications demonstrating their capacity, regional need, projected reach, and plans for sustainability and implementation. Priority will be given to applicants who propose activities to address an aging workforce and youth migration , partner with secondary, vocational, or junior/community colleges, and demonstrate the ability to assist with workforce placement and hiring. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out this program.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5344
Jobs in the Woods Act
Apr 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1336
Introduced in Senate
Jul 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5344
    Jobs in the Woods Act


  • April 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1336
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (14)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Barry Moore (Republican)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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