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Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3832| Senate 
| Updated: 2/11/2026
Jacky Rosen

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
John R. Curtis (Republican)

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation amends the Small Business Act to enhance the support provided by Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to small businesses. Specifically, it mandates SBDCs to offer information and assistance regarding the establishment and improvement of various workforce development initiatives. These initiatives include work-based learning opportunities , registered apprenticeship programs , pre-apprenticeship programs , and general job training programs . SBDCs will be responsible for disseminating relevant information from the Department of Labor and other federal agencies to facilitate these efforts. This expansion aims to strengthen the workforce pipeline for small businesses by connecting them with crucial resources for training and skill development.
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Timeline
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 11, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  • February 11, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 11, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Commerce

Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3832| Senate 
| Updated: 2/11/2026
This legislation amends the Small Business Act to enhance the support provided by Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to small businesses. Specifically, it mandates SBDCs to offer information and assistance regarding the establishment and improvement of various workforce development initiatives. These initiatives include work-based learning opportunities , registered apprenticeship programs , pre-apprenticeship programs , and general job training programs . SBDCs will be responsible for disseminating relevant information from the Department of Labor and other federal agencies to facilitate these efforts. This expansion aims to strengthen the workforce pipeline for small businesses by connecting them with crucial resources for training and skill development.
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Timeline
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 11, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  • February 11, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 11, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Jacky Rosen

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
John R. Curtis (Republican)

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

Commerce

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