Better Jobs through Evidence and Innovation Act

This bill would let the U.S. Secretary of Labor award competitive grants for workforce training programs that have research evidence showing they improve participants' earnings and employment. Grants would come in three types: early-phase, mid-phase, and expansion grants, based on how strong the evidence is for a program. Most grantees would have to have their programs evaluated, often by an outside researcher, and use at least 60 percent of grant money directly on running the program. Eligible applicants would include state and local workforce boards, tribal organizations, colleges, state workforce agencies, and community or nonprofit groups, including labor organizations, that serve underserved populations. The bill would authorize such sums as necessary for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

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Sponsors

• Josh Harder Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors