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US HR2099

US HR2099
To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to authorize a study to review specific outcomes of entrepreneurial skills development programs, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
03/14/2025
In Committee
03/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to authorize a study to review specific outcomes of entrepreneurial skills development programs, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill proposes several amendments to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to better support entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial skills development. It directs state workforce development boards to include entrepreneurs in their strategic planning, expands the identification of eligible training service providers to include entrepreneurial skills development programs, and modifies local employment and training activities to incorporate entrepreneurship resources and opportunities. Most significantly, the bill mandates a comprehensive three-year multistate study on entrepreneurial skills development programs, which will examine successful practices, mentoring strategies, program outcomes, economic impacts, job creation, participant earnings, and credential recognition. The study will also develop recommendations for states and local communities to expand access to these programs. The bill aims to provide more support and resources for individuals interested in starting their own businesses, recognizing entrepreneurship as a valuable pathway to economic opportunity and job creation.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (on 03/14/2025)

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