119th Congress · introduced in the House · Jan 23, 2025
Jobs Now Act of 2025
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Latest action (Jan 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
View on Congress.govPolicy area: Labor and Employment
Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Jan 23, 2025)
Jobs Now Act of 2025
This bill directs the Department of Labor to conduct a two-year pilot program to award grants to general local governmental units or community-based organizations to retain, employ, or train individuals for positions that provide a public service. At least 50% of grant funds must be used to retain employees who would otherwise be laid off due to budget cuts.
Labor must encourage grantees to use grant funds to retain, employ, or train veterans, individuals with disabilities, individuals receiving unemployment benefits, or dislocated workers.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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Community life and organization · Congressional oversight · Employee hiring · Employment and training programs · Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management · State and local government operations · Unemployment
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