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Jobs in the Woods Act

USA119th CongressS-1336| Senate 
| Updated: 4/8/2025
Angus S. King

Angus S. King

Independent Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (9)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a competitive grant program within one year of enactment, designed to address forestry workforce development needs. The program will provide grants to eligible entities for establishing career pathway training programs focused on forestry operations and forestry products industries. These programs are specifically targeted for implementation in eligible areas , defined as nonmetropolitan, low-income communities with populations of 20,000 or fewer that also possess access to high-speed broadband internet. Eligible entities include nonprofit organizations, States, Indian Tribes, local governments, and institutions of higher education. Grant applications must demonstrate capacity, regional need, projected reach, sustainability, and an implementation plan. Priority will be given to applicants addressing an aging workforce and youth migration, partnering with secondary or vocational schools, and demonstrating the ability to assist with job placement. Grants will range from $500,000 to $2,000,000 over a period of up to four years, with an authorization of $10,000,000 in appropriations for each fiscal year from 2025 through 2029.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3063
Jobs in the Woods Act
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 8, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Jul 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4575
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3063
    Jobs in the Woods Act


  • April 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 8, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • July 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4575
    Introduced in House

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Jobs in the Woods Act

USA119th CongressS-1336| Senate 
| Updated: 4/8/2025
This bill mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a competitive grant program within one year of enactment, designed to address forestry workforce development needs. The program will provide grants to eligible entities for establishing career pathway training programs focused on forestry operations and forestry products industries. These programs are specifically targeted for implementation in eligible areas , defined as nonmetropolitan, low-income communities with populations of 20,000 or fewer that also possess access to high-speed broadband internet. Eligible entities include nonprofit organizations, States, Indian Tribes, local governments, and institutions of higher education. Grant applications must demonstrate capacity, regional need, projected reach, sustainability, and an implementation plan. Priority will be given to applicants addressing an aging workforce and youth migration, partnering with secondary or vocational schools, and demonstrating the ability to assist with job placement. Grants will range from $500,000 to $2,000,000 over a period of up to four years, with an authorization of $10,000,000 in appropriations for each fiscal year from 2025 through 2029.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3063
Jobs in the Woods Act
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 8, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Jul 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4575
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3063
    Jobs in the Woods Act


  • April 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 8, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • July 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4575
    Introduced in House
Angus S. King

Angus S. King

Independent Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (9)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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