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Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3864| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The bill establishes the "Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2026," directing the Secretary of Labor to create a competitive grant pilot program. This program aims to fund job guarantee programs in eligible entities—political subdivisions or Tribal entities with unemployment rates at least 150 percent of the national average—to ensure employment for their residents. Grants will support these programs for a 3-year period. Jobs provided under these programs must be available to all residents aged 18 or older in the service area. They must offer a wage not less than the greater of several specified rates, including prevailing wages, and provide health insurance comparable to Federal employees. Additionally, participants are entitled to paid family leave and paid sick time. Grant funds can also be used for supportive services like transportation, childcare, and housing, as well as access to workplace learning advisors, adult education, and financial literacy. Eligible entities must submit detailed applications describing the served population, job types, and how they will leverage existing funding. The Secretary will select up to 15 diverse entities for grants. A "Job Guarantee Program Trust Fund" will finance these grants, which cannot be used to displace existing employees. The bill mandates up to 8 weeks of paid training for participants and encourages Federal agencies to offer jobs within the pilot sites. Annual audits will ensure proper use of funds, and a comprehensive evaluation will assess the program's impact on employment, poverty, health, and the environment. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is also expanded to include qualified participants.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2651
Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2457
Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2019
Feb 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7566
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2651
    Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2457
    Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2019


  • February 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7566
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Labor and Employment

Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3864| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
The bill establishes the "Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2026," directing the Secretary of Labor to create a competitive grant pilot program. This program aims to fund job guarantee programs in eligible entities—political subdivisions or Tribal entities with unemployment rates at least 150 percent of the national average—to ensure employment for their residents. Grants will support these programs for a 3-year period. Jobs provided under these programs must be available to all residents aged 18 or older in the service area. They must offer a wage not less than the greater of several specified rates, including prevailing wages, and provide health insurance comparable to Federal employees. Additionally, participants are entitled to paid family leave and paid sick time. Grant funds can also be used for supportive services like transportation, childcare, and housing, as well as access to workplace learning advisors, adult education, and financial literacy. Eligible entities must submit detailed applications describing the served population, job types, and how they will leverage existing funding. The Secretary will select up to 15 diverse entities for grants. A "Job Guarantee Program Trust Fund" will finance these grants, which cannot be used to displace existing employees. The bill mandates up to 8 weeks of paid training for participants and encourages Federal agencies to offer jobs within the pilot sites. Annual audits will ensure proper use of funds, and a comprehensive evaluation will assess the program's impact on employment, poverty, health, and the environment. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is also expanded to include qualified participants.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2651
Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2457
Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2019
Feb 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7566
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2651
    Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2457
    Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2019


  • February 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7566
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Labor and Employment

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