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Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7585| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2026
Bradley Scott Schneider

Bradley Scott Schneider

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2026" aims to address the challenges faced by workers in industries impacted by rapidly evolving technologies, particularly automation. It acknowledges that current federal training investments are insufficient and that automation disproportionately affects women, people of color, and low-wage workers, potentially displacing millions of jobs. The bill establishes a new competitive grant program, administered by the Secretary of Labor, for "eligible partnerships" to conduct demonstration and pilot projects. These projects will provide training services, including technology-based skills and digital literacy, to workers who are or are likely to become dislocated due to automation. Priority is given to partnerships serving populations with barriers to employment, areas with high concentrations of at-risk industries, and those offering incumbent worker training or worker benefits like childcare and stipends. Grant funds can be used for direct training, employer assistance, equipment, job search support, and training stipends. Recipients must report on training outcomes, including worker transitions and earnings, disaggregated by demographics. Furthermore, the bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to explicitly include training for workers impacted by automation as an allowable activity under existing adult and dislocated worker programs, and authorizes an additional $40,000,000 annually for National Dislocated Worker Grants from fiscal years 2027 through 2031, specifically citing automation technology as a trigger for these grants.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4788
Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-654
Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2645
Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5350
Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2023
Feb 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3877
Introduced in Senate
Feb 13, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4788
    Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-654
    Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2645
    Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5350
    Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2023


  • February 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3877
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 13, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Related Bills

  • S 119-3877: Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2026

Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7585| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2026
The "Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2026" aims to address the challenges faced by workers in industries impacted by rapidly evolving technologies, particularly automation. It acknowledges that current federal training investments are insufficient and that automation disproportionately affects women, people of color, and low-wage workers, potentially displacing millions of jobs. The bill establishes a new competitive grant program, administered by the Secretary of Labor, for "eligible partnerships" to conduct demonstration and pilot projects. These projects will provide training services, including technology-based skills and digital literacy, to workers who are or are likely to become dislocated due to automation. Priority is given to partnerships serving populations with barriers to employment, areas with high concentrations of at-risk industries, and those offering incumbent worker training or worker benefits like childcare and stipends. Grant funds can be used for direct training, employer assistance, equipment, job search support, and training stipends. Recipients must report on training outcomes, including worker transitions and earnings, disaggregated by demographics. Furthermore, the bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to explicitly include training for workers impacted by automation as an allowable activity under existing adult and dislocated worker programs, and authorizes an additional $40,000,000 annually for National Dislocated Worker Grants from fiscal years 2027 through 2031, specifically citing automation technology as a trigger for these grants.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4788
Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-654
Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2645
Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5350
Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2023
Feb 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3877
Introduced in Senate
Feb 13, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4788
    Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-654
    Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2645
    Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5350
    Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2023


  • February 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3877
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 13, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Bradley Scott Schneider

Bradley Scott Schneider

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Education and Workforce Committee

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • S 119-3877: Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted