Workforce Recovery and Resilience Act

This bill, titled the "Workforce Recovery and Resilience Act," aims to mitigate the impact of substance use disorder (SUD) on the workforce by amending the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). It mandates the Secretary of Labor to evaluate and annually disseminate information on evidence-based and promising practices for addressing the economic and workforce challenges associated with high rates of SUD to States and local areas. This information will include effective strategies shared by various regions and guidance on accessing related funding opportunities. Furthermore, the bill expands the scope of National Dislocated Worker Grants to include funding for employment and training activities focused on SUD prevention and treatment. These grants will support services such as addiction treatment, mental health treatment, and pain management in areas significantly affected by widespread substance use. Eligibility for these specific SUD-related grants is broadened to assist dislocated workers long-term unemployed individuals those unemployed or underemployed due to widespread SUD and individuals in or seeking healthcare professions involved in SUD prevention and treatment .