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BillHR 8524 · 119

Kenya Merritt Renewing our PACT Act of 2026

Introduced
Apr 27, 2026
Cosponsors
2
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 27, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes a program to support education and workforce development, as indicated by its referral to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Requires the relevant federal agencies to work together on this initiative.

Sponsored By

Nellie Pou
Democrat · New Jersey · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 27, 2026
  3. Apr 27, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects students and workers in the United States by potentially providing them with new education and job training opportunities. It may also impact federal agencies involved in education and workforce development by requiring them to collaborate on the program.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
3backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors2 · 100%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (2)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeEducation and Workforce Committee
IntroducedApr 27, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 27, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.