Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2025

This bill would require the Secretary of Labor to award competitive grants, within one year of the law taking effect, to partnerships that include colleges, community colleges, or career and technical schools. Grant recipients would use the money to create job training programs that use immersive technology such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality, including programs for veterans, people facing barriers to employment, and instructor training. Grants would last up to 5 years, and priority would go to applicants working with employers, including community colleges or career schools, or serving needs such as rural communities or retraining workers. The bill authorizes $50 million per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2035 and requires reports, an independent evaluation, and a public description of best practices.

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Sponsors

• John W. Mannion Democrat sponsor
• 3 cosponsors