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BillHR 8925 · 119

Job Corps and Skilled Defense Workforce Act

Introduced
May 20, 2026
Cosponsors
18
Traction
0
Last Action
May 20, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes a program to train young adults in skilled trades related to national defense through the Job Corps, and requires the development of a skilled workforce strategy for the defense industry. Funds education and job training for students in fields relevant to defense manufacturing and maintenance.

Sponsored By

Joe Courtney
Democrat · Connecticut · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 20, 2026
  3. May 20, 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 young adults aged 16-24 who are eligible for the Job Corps program, providing them with job training and education in skilled trades related to national defense. It also impacts the defense industry by developing a skilled workforce strategy to support defense manufacturing and maintenance.

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
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Armed Services
IntroducedMay 20, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Subjects
  • Military

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.